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Madison, WI Italian Beef?
Good luck with that! FIBs food cart on Memorial Library Mall (campus end of State St.) is the most frequently cited place for italian beef. There's one on the menu at JB's Italian Grille ( http://www.jbsitaliangrille.com/ ) in Sun Prairie.
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Looking for Duck Fat in Madison or Milwaukee, WI
Maybe Artamos Deli on Whitney Way in Madison:
http://artamos.com/
They sometimes have such goodies in their freezer.
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Madison sandwich shop for catering a party?
Willy St.! Yes, good call.
Madeleine's bakery is sure to be delicious but I'm not sure what they offer; I'll also go out on a limb and say if "cute" is more important than "good" there's LMNOPies: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jumble/2...
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Madison sandwich shop for catering a party?
Milio's is certainly decent and cost-effective (and identical to Jimmy John's, pretty much.) But you won't find sides there. Some more ideas:
http://www.artamos.com/ - Artamos, near west side organic butcher.
http://www.frabonisdeli.com/ - Fraboni's, central (Greenbush neighborhood) institution.
http://www.ginosmadison.com/ - Gino's, west and State St., more Italian classics.
http://www.rubymarie.com/lakeview.htm - Lakeview (downtown) - they do a great individual lunch, not sure about catering.
Happy party!
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Madison, Cafe Continental
The spiedini is pretty good. You're right, Cafe Continental doesn't get much press...
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Foodie stuff near Madison, Wisconsin
Welcome, rachb and DanaB!
Check out what the REAP Food Group is up to: http://www.reapfoodgroup.org/ . Their Farm Fresh Atlas lists markets, producers (including pick-your-own) and CSAs; they also host events like the upcoming Food for Thought Festival, Sept. 20.
As for good stuff near Cambridge or Lake MIlls, I haven't uncovered any hidden gems there (tho Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson was nice, rustic, and folksy/artsy). It's been said the best fried cheese curds in the area can be found at the Door Creek Golf Course Restaurant on the far east side of Madison: http://www.doorcreekgolfcourse.com/ and so far I'm inclined to agree.
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breakfast in madison?
Bradbury's for crepes, if it's a small group (space limited): http://bradburyscoffee.com/
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Morels at Madison Farmer's Mkt?
Word at today's (5/21) Wednesday market is these are the last of the season, at $40/lb.
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Morels at Madison Farmer's Mkt?
From the May 9 market news email:
Market Manager, Larry Johnson says that asparagus, morel mushrooms and rhubarb will be available at market this Saturday. It is not the peak of production but the supply will be very reasonable.
No projections for the future, though! I suppose you could subscribe to the email list: http://dcfm.org/newslet.asp
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Madison -- China Palace RIP
Nothing remotely like it. I am still reeling! Didn't get to go to China Palace nearly enough. (There are decent noodles at Hong Kong Wok in Hilldale, imho.)
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Madison WI: Friday Night Fish Fry
You are in luck! Check out http://www.madisonfishfry.com/ and/or http://wisconsinfishfry.blogspot.com/.
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Where to eat near U-Madison?
Generally, WYSIWYG. That is, places on State St and points west near the U can be taken at face value - no hidden gems. If you're willing to walk as far as the Capitol Square, Cafe Soleil:
http://www.letoile-restaurant.com/abo...
and Marigold:
http://www.marigoldkitchen.com/
are good and breakfast-y. Heard good things about Bradbury's, too:
http://www.bradburyscoffee.com/
Casa de Lara on State St. is fine Mexican:
http://www.casadelara.net/
Last time I was there they served verduras en escabeche with the typical chips & salsa - a nice touch.
The food carts on the Memorial Library mall (west end of State St.) are fun and cheap, too. Have a good trip!
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Bakery in Madison, WI (West Side prefered)
Mmm... I find a lot of good bakery at the farmer's market. But for everyday sweets, I like Lane's a lot. Carl's Cakes has a great carrot cake and a nice lemon poppyseed with raspberry. Of course, donuts from People's on E Wash or Greenbush. Wheat sourdough from Clasen's makes killer toast. Just had a nice lunch on thick homemade bread from Lakeview in the Hotel Ruby Marie. And for a great time with tongs, there's La Concha... dang, now I'm hungry!
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Good chow on west side of Madison WI?
You're very welcome! I only hope the weather will be better for your visit - we've had record snowfall this year.
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Good chow on west side of Madison WI?
Without going too far (and "far" is relative, since unfortunately you are plop in the middle of chainland), here are some good bets, in order of distance from the Baymont:
Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro - noisy tapas place: http://www.eno-vino.com/
Asia Express - surprisingly decent cheap Chinese: http://www.madisonatoz.com/2004/06/as... (sorry no official web site, check out the other reviews linked there)
India Darbar - they may even deliver: http://www.indiadarbar.com/
Capital Brewery - ok, no food, but if you like beer ... : http://www.capital-brewery.com/
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Madison WI, Recs Needed
That would be Ella's Deli on E Wash (under construction) - fun goofy atmosphere, mediocre food.
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Admiralty Restaurant at Edgewater, Madison?
Right on. We went in 2004 and it was still very proper. Can't say the staff took the edge off the stuffiness, though. It might be the only place in town to get bananas Foster.
FWIW and at risk of bloggity self-promotion, here are our reflections from our visit...
http://www.madisonatoz.com/2004/05/ad...
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Madison area supper clubs?
Just a couple ideas off the top of my head - these places are more cozy and less pricey than the average Madison steak house:
Feiler's: downright shabby but in a charming way, great prime rib. http://www.madisonatoz.com/2006/05/fe...
Esquire Club: they may keep the lights down to hide the upholstery, but the relish dish/bread basket with port win cheese spread is a Sconnie delight. http://www.esquireclubmadison.com/
Halverson's: technically in Stoughton, in a log-cabin construction. Hot bacon dressing and spinach on the salad bar - yum. http://www.madisonatoz.com/2007/02/ha...
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best romantic restaurant madison, wi
Just some ideas off the cuff...
Bellini: http://www.madisonatoz.com/2004/08/be...
Italian, in a former church on E Wash. Recently had a facelift (for the better, I hear).
The Continental and Cafe Continental: http://www.madisonatoz.com/2007/04/th...
More Italian. Sicilian, to be precise. Continental in Fitchburg has a nice outdoor patio.
Dining Room: http://www.madisonatoz.com/2005/10/di...
Actually in Monticello (about 30 min. south of the Beltline) but excellent local food and a lengthy wine list.
Fyfe's: http://www.madisonatoz.com/2006/06/fy...
Great for an easy, fun, but fine night out.
Harvest: http://www.madisonatoz.com/2007/02/ha...
You may have heard of this one...
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Where do you eat in Madison, WI?
If I had one day in Madison, I'd have Cleveland's (http://www.madisonatoz.com/2005/05/clevelands_dine.html) for breakfast, Fyfe's (http://www.foodspot.com/fyfes/) for lunch and Greenbush Bar (http://www.madisonatoz.com/2006/10/greenbush_bar.html) for dinner. And maybe Antojitos el Toril (http://www.madisonatoz.com/2007/03/an... for an afternoon snack.
For weirdness, even though it's technically a few minutes southwest in Verona, you can't beat ChinMi. Three words: truck stop sushi.
There have been numerous Madtown threads on Chowhound, too - just search "madison wi" and thre are more recs than you can shake a stick at.
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mmminneapolis,mmmilwaukee,mmmadison
Bunky's, Caspian Cafe, Lao Laan Xang, Dobhan, and Maharajah are all pretty good. Check the Isthmus Dining Guide (which also has a vegetarian category) for their locations & hours, etc.: http://www.thedailypage.com/eats/
VegMadison.com has more vegetarian suggestions: http://www.vegmadison.com/restaurants...
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Madison dinner before theatre
Depends what you like, but I've heard nothing but good things about Old Fashioned for comfort food WI style. For something less heavy (on the plate, not on the wallet) there's Fresco, right in Overture. Or for something about as stylish but not quite as skilled, there's Crave (good drinks, OK food).
Wherever you go, it would be fun to hear how it turned out!
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ISO - Pork shank, Madison
You might try Artamos on Whitney Way: http://artamos.com/
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Madison WI pizza - where do I go?
If you're looking for really good wood-fired pizzas, try Cafe Porta Alba (Neapolitan-style) or Greenbush Bar. For just your standard pie done well, go for Glass Nickel.
I hope those aren't the places you've tried already... :)
