Bars & Clubs - Sept. 19, 2009
Uncorked: Where in the world is... Bierzo?
Historically, the Bodegas (wineries) in Bierzo produced largely weak and unmemorable wines. But the last two decades have seen superstar winemakers focus on hillside plantings for better exposure and drainage. Some have said that the vineyards are some of the most beautiful in all of Spain with plantings arranged on steep slopes and terraces.
Tags: bierzo, wine, thief wine, vino, Mencia, Castilla y leon, Cabernet, Bodegas

Marketplace - Aug. 26, 2009
Garden Wine & Spirits toasts new store with tastings
To celebrate 250 glorious years of Guinness, Garden Wine and Spirits, 1010 W. Layton Ave., hosts a beer tasting on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. The mighty Guinness, including the limited edition anniversary bottle, is the guest of honor, but don't leave without also sampling its partner in black and tan crime, Harp.
Tags: garden wine and spirits, liquor store, wine, fine vineyard, garden district, craft beer

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 7, 2009
Uncorked: Peak time for backyard chillin' and grillin'
Sitting out on the patio with friends, enjoying some tasty brats, hamburgers, ribs and corn on the cob is a pastime that Wisconsinites have mastered as we have a considerably shorter time span in which to practice it. So what better libation to match up with your classic grill fair than ... wine, of course.
Tags: wine, grilling, barbecue, backyard, wine pairing

Bars & Clubs - July 30, 2009
Uncorked: Are restaurants ripping customers off?
How often have you walked into a restaurant, opened the wine list and stared wide-eyed at the seemingly ridiculous prices? You scan down the list, looking for one or two of your most recent favorites, find them and can't believe that the restaurant wants $125 for the bottle you paid $35 for last week. Uncorked explores the meaning of this markup, explains the rationale and talks about a world with reasonably-priced wines.
Tags: wine, wine lists, wine prices, wine ripoffs, overpriced wine

Bars & Clubs - July 7, 2009
Javino becomes Kafevino
The Third Ward's soon-to-be-open bar, wine shop and café Javino is re-branding itself as Kafevino.
Tags: javino, kafevino, third ward, wine bar, wine, cafe

Dining - Nov. 5, 2009
Dinner in Chicago
I'm headed to Chicago for a ladies' weekend this Saturday.  I would love for some suggestions for a place to eat dinner Saturday night.  We are staying at the Intercontinental on N. Michigan Ave, so I am looking for something in that neighborhood.  I am looking for a place to have ...
Tags: Dinner, Chicago, Wine

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 6, 2009
Milwaukee Artbeat THIS FRIDAY
WHAT IS MILWAUKEE ARTBEAT??? Visual and performance art of all types, artist interviews, audience participation, appetizers, beverages, gallery artists, and your donation benefits arts programs for Milwaukee's youth!!  Hosted by local recording artist Annie B., and local free-style ra...
Tags: Artbeat, Shelby Keefe, art, performance, music, saxophone, oils, spoken word, showcase, interviews, beer, wine, Cafe Centraal, Milwaukee Ale House, art gallery, Annie B., Nick Ramsey, Annette Bzdawka

Living - Sept. 22, 2009
The 40 Days and 40 Nights of 40: Day 19 & 20
It's has arrived... and I couldn't feel LESS 40.With four of my best friends in tow, we boarded a 55' houseboat, partied on Crater Island, played on a Jet Ski, and slid down a water slide then right into our on-deck hot tub.  This is 40!  Bring it on.I was the second youngest of our bro...
Tags: 40, boating, hot tub, slide, wine, friends, La Crosse

Travel & Visitors Guide - April 7, 2009
France Rejoins NATO
France, after following a course separate from NATO for more than four decades, is returning to the fold. This significant shift is due to the insight and initiative of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, along with the long-term tolerance and patience by alliance partners, including the United Sta...
Tags: Tourism, French, Wine, France, Paris, Bistros, Objets dArt, Vive, Victoire, de Gaulle, Louis XIV

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 18, 2008
Shhhh.wine dinner at Tess
Looking for something to do on Monday Night (9/22)? Tess (over on the East side) is having a wine dinner that looks pretty awesome! I heard the wine is an organic wine from the west coast. I got to take a peek at the menu and it looks really cool- not your typical wine dinner material. Call them ...
Tags: tess, wine, dinner