Marketplace - July 22, 2008
Dee's Wine Stop adds new tasting room
Owner Deanne Wecker has been working on her tasting room for months and now that the dust has settled, she's opening it to the community for a celebration.
Tags: dee's wine stop, wine, wine tasting, stone's throw winery, russell turco, baileys harbor

Sports - June 10, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: Packers CB Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson has found a football home in the last place he expected. The transition wasn't easy, but Woodson is happy in Green Bay. He talked with Jason Wilde about life, football and his interest in wine.
Tags: charles woodson, packers, robert mondavi, wine, twenty four, al harris, napa valley

Wedding Guide - June 3, 2008
Here comes the bride ... please pass the wine
For all of planning that goes into a wedding -- invitations, reception halls, rehearsal dinners, rings, flowers, formal wear, photography, music -- it's easy to overlook an important element that can play a role in setting the mood for an event. The wine.
Tags: wine, weddings, wine pairing, natalie maclean

Marketplace - March 9, 2008
Dee's Wine Stop adds whimsy to wine drinking
Deanne Wecker's latest venture is Dee's Wine Stop, a fun, new wine shop in Bay View.
Tags: Dee's Wine Stop, Deanne Wecker, Barossa, Lee's Luxury Lounge, wine

Marketplace - March 4, 2008
Discount Liquor a spirits landmark for selection
The Greguskas carved out a loyal following for Discount Liquor in the '60s by keeping prices low and offering as wide a selection as possible. The same holds true, says their son Thomas, of the business model today.
Tags: discount liquor, greguska, white manor liquor, liquor store, wine, serb hall, waukesha

Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 21, 2008
Activities Abound August 22-23 at the Lakefront
   Looking for something to do this weekend?  Head east and keep going until you can almost taste the cold water of Lake Michigan. Two of Milwaukee's cultural gems are hosting big events this weekend with something for everyone (particularily foodies, winos and shoppers l...
Tags: Discovery World, Pier Wisconsin, De la Buena, local artists, wine, Milwaukee Art Museum, Mexican Fiesta, Make a Wish Foundation

Bars & Clubs - June 27, 2008
Indulge!
I happened to stop at Indulge on Milwaukee Street last Friday evening.  The transformation of the spot (formerly Nectar) is very impressive, but the concept of the wine/cheese/chocolate being executed so well impressed me more than anything. My date and I had two flights of wine, a fant...
Tags: indulge, wine, cheese, chocolate

Dining - April 21, 2008
Balzac: Better than Before
Brady Street has always been home to an eclectic mix of dwellers and establishments ranging from classy to creepy in a matter of a block or two. That’s all part of its unique charm. Back in 2005 when Nomad and Trocadero owner, Mike Eitel, opened Balzac, I was skeptical because it to...
Tags: wine, tapas, Brady Street

Dining - April 3, 2008
A good glass at Coquette Cafe
I often frequent Coquette Cafe for lunch working down in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, but I have never been there for dinner... until last weekend.  Nice!There were just two of us and at 6:30p on a Friday night, they couldn't seat us until 8:15, but I called ahead so it all worked out.Th...
Tags: wine, chocolate, coquette, dinner