THE RECOVERY ROOM is history. The Wild Rover is distant history. And Kildare Irish American Pub is the future. Yep, Kildare is setting up shop where the Recovery Room just closed down, and there will be a distinctly Irish flair to the place once again. "Look at it," says Rick Overby, the new owner and general manager, ... Continue Reading
Rover Renamed and Revamped, Jasmine Plans Unveiled, NeuroTrainer Awarded 50K, Marquette Boxer in Rio, Local Bridge Player in Italy, and the Master Musicians at Hiawatha
THE WILD ROVER is no more. Say hello to The Recovery Room. That's the name of the new restaurant and bar on West Washington Street, due to open on Wednesday after remodeling is completed. A new name, new management, a new menu, a new partner in the operation for owner Peter Lassing and his wife. Lassing, himself, was ... Continue Reading
Rover Deal Is Off
NO HUGE SURPRISE here. The rumors had been leaking out for the last few months. The deal that had the Double Trouble guys, Bill and Pat Digneit, and their partner, Alyssa Pilot, buying the Wild Rover, is off. Bad news for downtown. Bad news for everybody. The culprit, as it is in so many of these transactions, was ... Continue Reading
The Wild Rover, Cliffs Contract Talks, Mild Winter, Vajda Departure, Gym Closing, and a Driver’s Dream
DON'T EXPECT THE long-anticipated ownership change at the Wild Rover to happen anytime soon. Bill Digneit (of Double Trouble DJ's fame) is one of the partners in the purchase, and he says the closing on the bar/restaurant has been delayed. He figures the deal will close within 60 days. No later than the end of the ... Continue Reading
Wild Rover on Verge of Being Sold
THE RUMORS THAT have been circulating about the Wild Rover for the last week or two are true. It's been sold, though it's not a done deal yet. The buyers? The Double Trouble guys, Pat and Bill Digneit, and their partner, Alyssa Pilot, from Iron Mountain. Double Trouble is based in Marquette and downstate in Royal Oak, ... Continue Reading