Bars & Clubs - Dec. 18, 2008
Grape geeks pair up to create wine consulting group
Every day, it seems that Brew City folks pop more and more corks. And Milwaukee's growing passion for wine owes a lot to some passionate folks who work hard to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the grape and its bounty. Two of those people are Toni Johnson and Nate Norfolk, who have started Professional Wine Consultants.
Tags: Toni Johnson, Lake Park Bistro, Nate Norfolk, Downer Wine, Purple Feet, Professional Wine Consultants

Marketplace - Nov. 13, 2008
Blatz Market highlights local roots, modern brews
We couldn't help but notice that Downtown's new liquor store, the Blatz Market and Liquor, is currently the most viewed business listing in OnMilwaukee.com's Marketplace section. We wrote a short piece announcing its grand opening on Oct. 21, but if the readers want to know more, then more is what we will give you.
Tags: blatz market and liquor, blatz cave, beer, wine, purple feet, chicago ave liquor

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 20, 2008
Norfolk knows Brew City wine scene
Most OnMilwaukee.com readers that know the name Nate Norfolk, recognize it from his work as a local musician -- currently in The Candliers. But Norfolk was a long-time employee at Downer Wine & Spirits, where he could always be counted on to uncork good wine advice with a smile.
Tags: Nate Norfolk, Candliers, Downer Wine, Purple Feet, Libiamo, Nessun Dorma, Weyland, Merenda, Laissez Faire, Lulu, Pizza Man, Dream Dance