Bars & Clubs - Oct. 29, 2009
Hooligan's owners buy Von Trier
After much talk about the future of Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., John and Cindy Sidoff -- owners of Hooligan's, 2017 E. North Ave., told OnMilwaukee.com today that they have purchased the building from Mark Eckert.
Tags: Hooligans, Von Trier, East Side, John Sidoff, Mark Eckert, Diablos Rojos, Cindy Sidoff

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 6, 2009
Sale of Von Trier is dead; bar reopens Wednesday
When owner Mark Eckert closed the doors to Von Trier "for good" the last Monday of September, it was a well-known secret that Diablos Rojos -- owners of Cafe Hollander, Trocadero, Cafe Centraal and other Milwaukee hot spots -- was eyeing the space. Rumor was that the plan was to clean up the place and add a kitchen, but to maintain the German character of Von Trier. Now, a well-placed source, who asked to remain anonymous, says the deal is done.
Tags: Von Trier, Diablos Rojos, Mark Eckert

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 25, 2009
Von Trier to toast "last" day on Monday
On Monday Von Trier closes its doors. Well, at least for a while. Monday is the final day of operation under owner and founder Mark Eckert.
Tags: Von Trier, closings, Mark Eckert, Farwell, North Ave., East Side

Bars & Clubs - July 21, 2009
If Von Trier closes are we to blame?
The Milwaukee Business Journal reported Friday that Von Trier might be for sale and public records note a foreclosure suit on the Milwaukee icon that opened in 1978. Are we to blame?
Tags: Von Trier, North Ave., Mark Eckert, development, German bars, patios

Bars & Clubs - May 15, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Beer spoiled or selection savvy?
Maybe it's this city's German heritage or the boisterous obsession with microbrews, but in Milwaukee, Belgian rarities are more and more the norm. Long lists of authentic Belgian and German brews are standard at places like the Palm Tavern, Sugar Maple, Roman's Pub and Von Trier. Café Centraal stocks nearly 90 beers, each paired with its namesake glass.
Tags: cafe centraal, palm tavern, the publican, chicago, beer lists, belgain beers, german beers, german restaurants, sugar maple, roman's pub, von trier