Larry and Tom Schmock Owners of State Bar & Grill The State Bar and Grill opened January of 1999. It is the dream of Larry and Tom Schmock, life long Madisonians and restaurateurs. Their logo Nothing Else Like It couldn't be truer. This is where art deco meets the Jetsons. After passing under the copper awning at 118 State Street, which is only a half block from the capitol, you are instantly ...