Jefferson eyes riverwalk project

From the Daily Jefferson County Union

...Previously, a similar venture had been proposed in conjunction with Capn's Corner owner Randy Schopen. Schopen subsequently opened Capn's Steakhouse and Saloon in Fort Atkinson and no longer is pursuing redevelopment of the Chickens building.

As presented Tuesday, a smaller, limited-menu restaurant would move into the former Vinnie's Rock Bottom bar location, traditionally known as the Chickens building, named after a former tavern there.

The nearby historic carriage house - which dates back to at least 1870 and might be one of, if not the, oldest brick structure in the City of Jefferson - is slated to potentially be moved over and connected with the restaurant to serve as a brew house for a microbrewery. Soleska is in negotiation with persons interested in operating the microbrewery at that site.