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Deville's Lounge

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Problems With Former Foxy's Location Revival Sparks Talk of Changes to System

New bar proposed for the downtown area has the city considering its options regarding alcohol licenses.

A recent request for licenses for a new bar in the former Foxy's location has the city of Port Washington considering changes to its ordinances. The common council has tabled action on license approvals for Deville’s Lounge while considering its right to refuse issuing a new retail alcohol license to the bar, and potentially adopting further licensing requirements for bars, based on recommendations of city officials. When the issue of licenses for Deville's was brought up at a recent council meeting, Ald. Paul Neumyer said he would like to see the city ordinances revisited because they may need to be strengthened. "That is something we would be giving priority to, looking at the whole process," City Administrator Mark Grams said. The city …

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Lyssa Beyer

2:57 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012

The fate of Deville's Lounge will be discussed in a public session on Tuesday http://patch.com/A-0sL1   more ›

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

New Start at Former Foxy’s Location Encounters Snags

New tenants revamp and redecorate, hoping to open in December, but encounter problems in necessary city approvals.

A new beginning for the bar formerly known as Foxy’s has gotten off to a rocky start in gaining necessary city approvals. The business owner, Troy Pokut of West Bend, has filed a change of occupancy permit with the city and is pursuing licenses to open a new bar and restaurant, Deville’s Lounge. However, Pokut and his business partner Christian Zaja of Port Washington are encountering difficulties overcoming Foxy’s reputation. “I don’t think the council wants another Foxy’s-type of bar in the downtown, especially next to a building that will be the cornerstone for future downtown development,” City Administrator Mark Grams said in a report to the Port Washington Common Council. Tuesday night, the common council’s finance committee tabled …

jon dough

2:03 pm on Saturday, December 8, 2012

Personally saw a friend attacked? I'm sure you are referring to the man who wasn't allowed to be in foxys and resisted leaving. Who then attacked a patron on his way out. Hmm is he the victim?   more ›

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