Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 4, 2006
Braise seeks new site
Former Sanford chef Dave Swanson hoped to open Braise on the Riverwalk in the Third Ward this summer, but OMC has learned that lease negotiations have broken down and Swanson is seeking a new location for his restaurant.
Tags: Braise, Third Ward, Swanson, Sanford, Riverwalk

Music - Dec. 12, 2005
Swanson's fast action leads to hurricane benefit CD
Whenever there's a tragedy, there's a good-hearted musician ready to lend a hand. Most are not usually as speedy and organized as Eric Swanson, who has just released "Weathering the Storm: Hurricane Relief from Musicians Around the Globe," which benefits Hurricane Katrina victims via the American Red Cross.
Tags: Swanson, Hurricane Katrina, Metavante, M&I, Red Cross