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The Weary Traveler on the corner of Williamson and South Few streets, is home to this and so much more. When opening the pub in January 2002, co-owner and… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/the_weary_traveler.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/the_weary_traveler.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cafe_soleil.php">Cafe Soleil</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/CafeSoleil_JS.jpg" alt="Cafe Soleil" style="float: right;" /> <p> If you deem the ritzy French restaurant L’Etoile overly extravagant for your student budget, do not fret. Your epicurean taste will be just as well tended to at the equally satisfying, albeit more casual, Cafe Soleil that occupies the lower street level space of the fancier and pricier L’Etoile. Located on the Capitol Square at 25 N. Pinckney St.,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cafe_soleil.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cafe_soleil.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/myles_teddywedgers_c.php">Myles Teddywedger’s Cornish Pasty</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/Teddywedgers_JS.jpg" alt="Myles Teddywedger's Cornish Pasty" style="float: right;" /> <p> What exactly is a pasty? Many students have never heard of such a thing, and those who have are unsure of how to say it — though “pasty experts” all tend to agree it is pronounced “past-ee” with a soft “a.” These pies are commonly associated with miners in Cornwall, but they are also popular in the Upper Peninsula…. <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/myles_teddywedgers_c.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/myles_teddywedgers_c.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/taqueria_el_pastor.php">Taqueria el Pastor</a></h3> <p> Taqueria El Pastor, or “The Shepard’s Taco Place” in Spanish, is a family-run restaurant that opened five years ago. It is located on 2010 S. Park St. and is a bit of a drive, so students may want to get a bus pass or find a ride. This authentic Mexican restaurant is complete with a bar full of Mexican… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/taqueria_el_pastor.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/taqueria_el_pastor.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/takara.php">Takara</a></h3> <p> Living in Madison, different cultures, beliefs and traditions expose themselves in a variety of ways to people daily. More specifically, when walking down State Street, choices of restaurants can overwhelm any number of senses. This past week, I kicked up my adventurous state of mind, and for the first time, I dipped some chopsticks into sushi. Opening in 2001,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/takara.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/takara.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/brocach.php">Brocach</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/Brocach_JS.jpg" alt="Brocach" style="float: right;" /> <p> With Madison’s colorful array of restaurants serving up a virtual United Nations in terms of international cuisine choices, it is surprising to realize one of Madison’s best eateries is not representing some exotic culinary corner of the globe but rather Western Europe, specifically Ireland. Brocach (pronounced rather like Tom Brokaw’s last name) is the restaurant themed to perfection, and… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/brocach.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/brocach.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/rising_sons_deli.php">Rising Sons Deli</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/RisingSons_KU.jpg" alt="Rising Sons Deli" style="float: right;" /> <p> Every time I walk down State Street, I peer through the windows of dozens of restaurants I have yet to set foot in. Rising Sons Deli (617 State St.) was one such restaurant until recently when it became one of my favorite dinner spots. Inside the door, Rising Sons looks like a ’50s-style diner, complete with high tables, swivel… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/rising_sons_deli.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/rising_sons_deli.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/pasquals.php">Pasqual’s</a></h3> <p> Although Pasqual’s may go unnoticed and unappreciated by members of the campus community due to its out-of-the-way location, this Madison institution truly stands out when it comes to quality Southwestern food. Restaurants that offer Mexican or Tex-Mex specialties are all over town, but Pasqual’s finds a way to carve its own niche among the countless burrito and taco joints…. <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/pasquals.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/pasquals.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/parthenon.php">Parthenon</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/Parthenon_SB.jpg" alt="Parthenon" style="float: right;" /> <p> The outside of Parthenon Gyros provides people with a “Greek feel” due to its blue and white awning and decorative columns. The inside of the restaurant, however, is another story. Its bleak white interior resembles a bar fast-food restaurant rather than an establishment which boasts quality Greek food. Although its walls are decorated with pictures of Greece, this did… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/parthenon.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/parthenon.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/mickies_dairy_bar.php">Mickie’s Dairy Bar</a></h3> <p>Finally, a bar exists in Madison where college students want to go to nurse the morning-after munchies. The Madison favorite serves generous portions from the extensive menu including lunch, dinner and all-day breakfast specials. For those days when a hot dog sounds good at 9 in the morning, a better deal won’t come around than Mickie’s $1.50 wiener. The word… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/mickies_dairy_bar.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/mickies_dairy_bar.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/madhatter.php">Madhatter</a></h3> <p> After more than a two-year hiatus, the Madhatter bar has made a triumphant return to downtown Madison. After closing its doors to make room for the new University Square, the new Madhatter opened last month at 328 W. Gorham St. — which happens to be right below The Badger Herald, next to Silver Mine Subs. Madhatter was intensely popular… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/madhatter.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/madhatter.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/lazy_janes_cafe.php">Lazy Jane’s Cafe</a></h3> <p> Daytime dining is often underestimated in its ability to win over foodies — simple soup and salad combinations tend to get a little boring. Sure, there are tons of different ways to have your morning and afternoon meals, but sometimes it can just be a variation on the same old story. Lazy Jane’s, located on the 1300 block of… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/lazy_janes_cafe.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/lazy_janes_cafe.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/king_of_falafel.php">King of Falafel</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/kingofFalafel_KU.jpg " alt="King of Falafel" style="float: right;" /> <p> With an abundance of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in the Madison area, one only needs to step just off State Street to find the perfect setting for a delicious and enjoyable dining experience at King of Falafel (453 W. Gilman St.). With both a carryout section and a dining area, King of Falafel offers traditional Arabic cuisine for… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/king_of_falafel.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/king_of_falafel.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cafe_montmartre.php">Cafe Montmartre</a></h3> <p> Just because it’s French doesn’t mean it’s pretentious. In fact, the class of patrons of the East Mifflin bar is probably the furthest thing from your mind when you walk into the low-lit wine bar. Although the name and varied wine selection may intimidate the average University of Wisconsin student, have no fear; there is no pretension here. Or… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cafe_montmartre.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cafe_montmartre.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/himal_chuli.php">Himal Chuli</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/HimalChuli_KU.jpg" alt="Himal Chuli" style="float: right;" /> <p> Himal Chuli, one of State Street’s best-kept secrets, offers a dining experience worth talking about. Discreetly located on the 300 block of State Street, the authentic Nepali restaurant transports diners from a college town to a Himalayan kitchen. Adorned in Nepali tapestries, statues and photographs, and accompanied by Indian music, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant could easily be found in the… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/himal_chuli.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/himal_chuli.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/himal_chuli.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/hawks.php">Hawk’s</a></h3> <p> With jazz playing in the background and contemporary art on the exposed brick walls, Hawk’s Bar and Grill offers an atmosphere perfect for grabbing dinner with some girlfriends or catching the Brewer game with a couple buddies. Located on State Street, it is hard to miss the black awning and the chalkboard announcing the daily specials. The ambience is… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/hawks.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/hawks.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/great_dane.php">Great Dane</a></h3> <p> A Madison favorite since its opening in 1993, The Great Dane provides a casual yet lively atmosphere to have a sit down dinner, a glass of fresh, hand-crafted beers or play a few rounds of pool in the Billiards Lounge. According to Rob LoBreglio, the Great Dane Brewery vice president, the pub’s rapid growth and success ranks it among… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/great_dane.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/great_dane.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/dotty_dumplings_dowr.php">Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/dottys_KU.jpg" alt="Dotty Dumpling's Dowry" style="float: right;" /> <p> When a gold medal is awarded, foul play is often creeping along with it. When Dotty’s Dumpling Dowry was named the Gold Winner for Best Burger 2008 in Madison’s Best of Madison, naturally suspicions arose. Could a simple burger really achieve the greatness that a golden award signifies? I felt an investigation was in order. Upon arriving at the… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/dotty_dumplings_dowr.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/dotty_dumplings_dowr.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/crave.php">Crave</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/Crave_JS.jpg" alt="Crave" style="float: right;" /> <p> Would you eat dessert before an entree? If so, then Crave Restaurant & Lounge is your calling. The first page of the menu, which is desserts, quotes: “Life is short… order dessert first!” Besides having mouthwatering desserts, Crave represents its namesake well and has one craving for more food — a wide variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/crave.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/crave.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/chocolate_shoppe.php">Chocolate Shoppe</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/ChocolateShoppe_SB.jpg" alt="Chocolate Shoppe" style="float: right;" /> <p> Nothing beats fresh, locally made ice cream from the heart of America’s Dairyland. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream has an amazing inventory of unique, delectable ice cream flavors that are top-notch. Chocolate Shoppe worker Sarah Bewitz said the two most popular flavors of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream are Zanzibar Chocolate and Heaps of Love. The only way to describe Zanzibar… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/chocolate_shoppe.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/chocolate_shoppe.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/chautara.php">Chautara</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/Chautara_KU.jpg" alt="Chautara" style="float: right;" /> <p> Sure, Five Guys and Taco Bell satisfy the standard American hunger or that late night drunken craving, but if you are looking to expand your horizons and avoid indigestion, Chautara on State Street is a superior choice. A mixture of Indian, Tibetan and Nepali food, Chautara’s cuisine is unique and health-friendly. Don’t be intimidated or disgusted by the word… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/chautara.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/chautara.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/casa_de_lara.php">Casa de Lara</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/CasaDeLara_SB.jpg" alt="Casa de Lara" style="float: right;" /> <p> If you can sum up the willpower to hold on to your stomach past classic temptations like Potbelly’s, Chipotle and Jamba Juice as you peruse State Street, Madison’s busiest and most famed retail stretch, you will come across 341 State St., otherwise known as the home of Mexican restaurant Casa de Lara. Inside, the hostess will usher you to… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/casa_de_lara.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/casa_de_lara.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cargo_coffee.php">Cargo Coffee</a></h3> <p> You do not have to travel too far off the beaten paths of the UW campus to find a locally-owned coffee shop that is unique, to say the least. A friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, and inexpensive, tasty snacks make Cargo Coffee, located at 1309 S. Park St., the perfect place to study, chat with friends or just relax and… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cargo_coffee.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/cargo_coffee.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/brasserie_v.php">Brasserie V</a></h3> <p>If Sam Adams, Coors, Bud and Miller no longer quench your of-age thirst, mix it up and try the imported ales at Brasserie V on 1923 Monroe St. This spot is ideal for a post-Badger game bite — not that the stadium hot dogs aren’t delicious.Brasserie V’s food is as sophisticated as its name suggests. According to Brasseriev.com, a brasserie… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/brasserie_v.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/brasserie_v.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/biaggis.php">Biaggi’s</a></h3> <p>Though “Biaggi’s” sounds like a shady crime mob surname, this Italian restaurant’s food is far from criminal. Chain restaurants may be the bane of small businesses’ existences, as they usually lack uniqueness, but Biaggi’s takes a realistic approach to traditional Italian food.Originally started in Bloomington, Ill., Biaggi’s offers a unique look at corporate restaurant strategy. They want to make diners… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/biaggis.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/biaggis.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/bunkys.php">Bunky’s</a></h3> <p>Bunky’s Café on Madison’s near East side is one of the city’s most inspired ethnic dining locations. Originating primarily as an Italian restaurant in the Italian-American Greenbush neighborhood of Madison in the 1930s, it has transformed into an eatery unlike anything else. Owners Teresa Pullara and Rachid Ouabel have crafted a menu which represents a fusion of Italian and Mediterranean… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/bunkys.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2008/10/14/bunkys.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/fresco.php">Fresco</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Fresco_JS.jpg" alt="Fresco" style="float: right;" /> <p>Hidden away atop the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, cutting-edge American cuisine is being served at the chic restaurant Fresco. After climbing up an open glass, almost futurist spiral staircase that stops at each exhibit floor, you will arrive at Fresco, famished and ready to eat your heart out. The dimly lit Martini lounge at the front is reminiscent of… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/fresco.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/fresco.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/bluephies.php">Bluephie’s</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Bluephies_JS.jpg" alt="Bluephie's" style="float: right;" /> <p>No matter what tastes you crave, Bluephie's could be your new favorite restaurant. The décor is modern and trendy yet still inviting, and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. Bluephie's is perfect for a lunch date or post-study session feast. The eclectic menu, including salads, noodle bowls, burgers, sandwiches and other hearty favorites, allows customers to either try something new… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/bluephies.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/bluephies.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/capitol_chop_house.php">Capitol Chop House</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/CapitolChophouse_JN.jpg" alt="Capitol Chop House" style="float: right;" /> <p>There is always that certain restaurant you save for special occasions — Valentine's Day, graduation or your parents coming to visit. It's the restaurant that if you had the money, you would eat at on a regular basis. If the Capitol Chop House is not this restaurant for you, then it should be. After eating at this steakhouse once, it… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/capitol_chop_house.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/capitol_chop_house.php#feedback">2 comments</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/capitol_chop_house.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/harvest.php">Harvest</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Harvest_JN.jpg" alt="Harvest" style="float: right;" /> <p>"Harvest" is an appropriate name for a restaurant that uses only the freshest ingredients in their meals, many of which are organic and locally grown. After being seated in a corner table with a view of the Capitol, I quickly realized that I was not going to find anything remotely resembling brats or waffle fries on this menu. The meal… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/harvest.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/harvest.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/main_depot.php">Main Depot</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/MainDepot_JN.jpg" alt="Main Depot" style="float: right;" /> <p>A mere six blocks from the hustle and bustle of Capitol Square lies one of Madison's best kept secrets. The Main Depot offers all the amenities, or delightful lack thereof, in a downtown bar without the drawbacks of grumpy bouncers and overcrowding. Located on Main Street, its cozy interior is accented by a red-paneled ceiling and a bright, train-themed stained… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/main_depot.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/main_depot.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/the_old_fashioned.php">The Old Fashioned</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/OldFashioned_JN.jpg" alt="The Old Fashioned" style="float: right;" /> <p>With the constant pressure to balance schoolwork, relationships and extracurricular activities, college can get pretty stressful. When times get tough, comfort food is a necessity. Most of the time, a pint of ice cream or a bag of chips gets the job done, but every once in a while, you have to bring in the big guns: fried food and… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/the_old_fashioned.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/the_old_fashioned.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/tornado_club.php">Tornado Club</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/TornadoClub_JN.jpg" alt="Tornado Club" style="float: right;" /> <p>In every young person's life, there comes a time when he find himself longing for change — something new or different, a shakeup of the old routine, like a bar where you can drink without waking up the next morning with the stale taste of a fishbowl in your mouth, a bar without sweat and grease exhaust flowing from its… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/tornado_club.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/tornado_club.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/starbucks.php">Starbucks</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Starbucks_JN.jpg" alt="Starbucks" style="float: right;" /> <p>Starbucks — that gigantic, looming coffeehouse chain auspiciously named after the first mate in Melville's "Moby-Dick." And just like in the book, Starbucks is almost more of a symbol than a coffee shop — for some, a business model for success in a global free market, and for others, the consistent exploitation of people and resources in third-world countries at… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/starbucks.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/starbucks.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/the_froth_house.php">The Froth House</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/FrothHouse_JS.jpg" alt="The Froth House" style="float: right;" /> <p>If you are sick of the crowded and commercialized coffeehouses of State Street, maybe it is time to take a hike and consider The Froth House. This intimate coffeehouse is located just outside of campus on the west side of Camp Randall and is definitely worth the walk. Inside you will discover a unique elegance that is suggestive of Moroccan… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/the_froth_house.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/the_froth_house.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/barriques_coffee_tra.php">Barriques Coffee Trader</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Barriques_JN.jpg" alt="Barriques Coffee Trader" style="float: right;" /> <p>With so many equally distinct coffee shops littered around the streets of downtown Madison, it is quite likely one could find himself unsure of where to turn. Let me make it easy for you: Head off the heavily trodden path of State Street to the wide corner of West Washington and Fairchild Street, where just a block from the Capitol… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/barriques_coffee_tra.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/barriques_coffee_tra.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lazy_janes.php">Lazy Jane’s</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/LazyJanes_JN.jpg" alt="Lazy Jane's" style="float: right;" /> <p>Because the Sunroom Cafe and Mickies Dairy Bar are practically on campus, few students stray very far from home when going out for breakfast. However, Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery (across the street from the Willy Street Co-op) is a good example of why the occasional break from the campus-centric breakfast dining scene is a very bright idea. In addition… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lazy_janes.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lazy_janes.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lazy_janes.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lakefront_on_langdon.php">Lakefront on Langdon</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/LakefrontLangdon_JS.jpg" alt="Lakefront on Langdon" style="float: right;" /> <p>Lakefront on Langdon, located right next to the Memorial Union Terrace, is one of the most convenient stops between class and State Street. It just so happens to be one of the most delicious stops as well. Lakefront is a Wisconsin Union Deli, so there are many a la carte items that can be found across campus. This consistency is… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lakefront_on_langdon.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/lakefront_on_langdon.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/gotham_bagels.php">Gotham Bagels</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Gotham_JN.jpg" alt="Gotham Bagels" style="float: right;" /> <p>Though New Yorkers are regularly made fun of, I think it's safe to say they know a good bagel. Being from New York and a senior, it was not until this semester that I consumed what I consider a "legit bagel" in Madison. I try my best to avoid the chains' rolls with a hole as much as possible, unless,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/gotham_bagels.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/gotham_bagels.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/scotts_pastry_shoppe.php">Scott’s Pastry Shoppe</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/VientianePalace_JN.jpg" alt="Scott's Pastry Shoppe" style="float: right;" /> <p>For those early risers meandering around Capitol Square, there drifts a scent on the breeze that's sure to arouse anyone's taste buds. It is the smell of freshly baked pastries wafting from Scott's Pastry Shoppe, served starting at 6 a.m. on weekdays at its location on 19 W. Main St. on the Lake Monona side of Capitol Square. First comers… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/scotts_pastry_shoppe.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/scotts_pastry_shoppe.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_porta_alba.php">Cafe Porta Alba</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/CafePortaAlba_JN.jpg" alt="Cafe Porta Alba" style="float: right;" /> <p>Specializing in authentic Neapolitan pizza, Café Porta Alba provides a plethora of choices on its gourmet menu. Using San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mushrooms and mozzarella cheese gives this pizza a full flavor that makes its imitators pale in comparison. Funghi, recommended by the waitress, is a Neapolitan pizza with mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil and mushrooms. The majority of Porta Alba's… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_porta_alba.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_porta_alba.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_costa_rica.php">Cafe Costa Rica</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/CafeCostaRica_JN.jpg" alt="Cafe Costa Rica" style="float: right;" /> <p>Tucked away on South Butler Street, Café Costa Rica is hard to miss, with a brightly lit palm tree on the front patio and upbeat Caribbean music playing inside. But that's no gimmick — this genuine Caribbean café features entrees such as curried chicken, tico burritos and empanadas. For the Caribbean-food lover, this café is perfect its authentic cuisine, music,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_costa_rica.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_costa_rica.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/cafe_costa_rica.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/eldorado_grill.php">Eldorado Grill</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/Eldorado_JN.jpg" alt="Eldorado Grill" style="float: right;" /> <p>On a Friday night, Eldorado Grill, 744 Williamson St., is the perfect restaurant to enjoy Southwestern entrees and margaritas far from the plebeians on State Street. The traditional Tex-Mex (and surprisingly vegetarian-friendly) menu has a touch of upscale presentation and quality perfect for impressing a special someone without an unbearable hit to the wallet. Built from the remains of an… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/eldorado_grill.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/eldorado_grill.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/vientiane_palace.php">Vientiane Palace</a></h3> <p>If it’s spicy food you’re looking for, there are always obvious options like Real Chili or Qdoba. In both cases taste buds are assaulted with that pin-prick-on-tongue spicy sensation. But why not try someplace different? Vientiane Palace isn't the most obvious spicy food destination. It’s tucked a block off State Street, but the value and Lao-Thai taste make the Palace… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/vientiane_palace.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/vientiane_palace.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/inka_heritage.php">Inka Heritage</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/InkaHeritage_JS.jpg" alt="Inka Heritage" style="float: right;" /> <p>If there's one thing Madison has no shortage of — in addition to protesters, dive bars and minority bookstores — it's vaguely ethnic restaurants. When a Mexican-Mediterranean restaurant goes under, and an Afghani-Mediterranean restaurant immediately replaces it, you can't help feeling there's nothing new under the sun. But fret not, Madison gourmands: The recent addition of a seldom-tapped cuisine will… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/inka_heritage.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/inka_heritage.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/nams_noodles.php">Nam’s Noodles</a></h3> <img src="/photos/thumb.php?width=170&maxheight=140&file=http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/NamsNoodle_JS.jpg" alt="Nam's Noodles" style="float: right;" /> <p>With the range of options State Street has to offer, students are often left in the dark about those fine establishments on the outskirts of campus. One such case is Nam's Noodle. Squeezed into a mini-mall next to Topper's Pizza on Regent Street, the inconspicuous location is a great find for any student looking for a pleasant sit-down experience away… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/nams_noodles.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/nams_noodles.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2007/10/09/nams_noodles.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_red_shed.php">The Red Shed</a></h3> <p>The Red Shed is hardly an inconspicuous establishment, being easily sighted just off of State Street with a large busted-up wagon on the roof. What does a wagon have to do with a shed? Who knows? I guess you could call the Red Shed wagon a beacon of light to those who want to get blitzed like Daunte Culpepper. So,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_red_shed.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_red_shed.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_red_shed.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/quintons.php">Quinton’s</a></h3> <p>As anybody who regularly walks or drives by the Gorham-Broom Street corridor knows, Quinton's Bar and Deli spent a lot of time in the construction phase. Before it finally opened its doors in February 2006, Quinton's teased passers-by with an "Opening Soon" sign for nearly a whole year, which led me to believe the establishment was really a front for… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/quintons.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/quintons.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/plaza_tavern.php">Plaza Tavern</a></h3> <p>Among all the tee-totaling and evil deeds committed by PACE, it's good to know that there's an island of sanity located on Henry Street. Set course on the friend ship to the Plaza Tavern. Beer! Whiskey! Other booze! The origins of the Plaza are shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that a thousand years ago, two infant brothers, Remus and… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/plaza_tavern.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/plaza_tavern.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/plaza_tavern.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/pizza_di_roma.php">Pizza Di Roma</a></h3> <p>If you're looking for good service, friendly management and a high-quality slice of pizza in Madison, Pizza Di Roma is the way to go. In terms of specialty slices, their macaroni-and-cheese slice rivals anyone's in town. And for those of you pretending to watch your weight, the veggie-and-feta cheese slice always hits the spot. While many of Pizza Di Roma's… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/pizza_di_roma.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/pizza_di_roma.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/pizza_di_roma.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/sunroom_cafe.php">Sunroom Cafe</a></h3> <p>I really don't want to tell you how good the Sunroom Cafe is. I don't want to tell you about the delicious food, cheap prices and relaxing atmosphere. But, after four years of delivering one great breakfast after another, I owe it to the good people at the Sunroom Cafe. Go there, enjoy your meal and leave some change in… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/sunroom_cafe.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/sunroom_cafe.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_old_fashioned.php">The Old Fashioned</a></h3> <p>Whether you're a Sconnie to the core with a hankering for some food of the motherland or an out-of-stater craving the cuisine of your new home, The Old Fashioned is the hottest new spot on Capitol Square. Offering dining and drinks that satisfy even the pickiest eaters, The Old Fashioned is sure to please with its comprehensive selection of appetizers… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_old_fashioned.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_old_fashioned.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_old_fashioned.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/mickies_dairy_bar.php">Mickies Dairy Bar</a></h3> <p>Too hung over to scramble your own eggs? Too tired to flip your own pancakes? Have no fear, just mosey on down to Mickies Dairy Bar on Monroe Street and grab a seat — or a place in line — to enjoy a breakfast as awesome as your headache is unwelcome. The food is tailormade for college students: cheap, but… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/mickies_dairy_bar.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/mickies_dairy_bar.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/kabul.php">Kabul</a></h3> <p>Every time I step into Kabul Restaurant, the soft lighting, dangling ceiling plants and spicy aroma make me feel like State Street is miles away. Great food, moderate prices and attentive service make me grateful that it's actually only a few blocks from campus. Kabul, located near Library Mall on State Street, offers a variety of Afghani and Mediterranean dishes…. <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/kabul.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/kabul.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/ians.php">Ian’s</a></h3> <p>If there is one restaurant that offers variety on State Street, it's surely Ian's Pizza. The ingredients for most slices seem to come from menus rather than cookbooks. The attraction to Ian's is everything but traditional, though it still offers pepperoni, sausage, cheese and conventional combinations. Ian's menu includes vegetarian, chicken and steak-based flavors. By far one of its most… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/ians.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/ians.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/hawks.php">Hawk’s</a></h3> <p>With homemade soups, salad dressings and a unique selection of specialty martinis and drinks, locally owned Hawk’s Bar and Grill offers a simple and relaxed atmosphere amid the bustle of State Street. Located in the heart of the business district at 425 State St., it is hard to miss Hawk’s large glass windows and inviting outdoor patio. On the inside,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/hawks.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/hawks.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_great_dane.php">The Great Dane</a></h3> <p>The Great Dane is so good, it was almost left off this Bar & Dining Guide because its spectacular reputation doesn't need a review. The perfect marks it has received year after year were becoming old hat and even — dare I say it — boring, like the Dallas Cowboys in the mid-'90s. That's all you need to know. It… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_great_dane.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> Read <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_great_dane.php#feedback">1 comment</a> or <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/the_great_dane.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/ginos.php">Gino’s</a></h3> <p>After more than 40 years of family-owned service on State Street, Gino's has become a favorite Italian night out for many in Madison. The traditionally Italian, quiet, dimly lit atmosphere draws UW students and Madison residents alike to enjoy classic Sicilian style pizza, flavorful pasta and so much more. Its perfect location at 540 State St. includes a quaint outside… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/ginos.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/ginos.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/gennas.php">Genna’s</a></h3> <p>I'm pretty sure you can judge a bar on how many embarrassing experiences you've had there — that's why the Plaza ranks so high in my book. But easily fighting for a top-five ranking is Genna's — a bar just off Capitol Square and just out of reach of most University of Wisconsin students. With a wide selection of beer… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/gennas.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/gennas.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/fair_trade_coffee.php">Fair Trade Coffee</a></h3> <p>In a world of Starbucks, Wal-Mart and Exploit-o-shop, what could make your heart feel better than a tall mug of Fair Trade Coffee? Screw puppies. Fair Trade offers a bustling, yet comfortable eating environment occasionally interrupted by yells like, “turkey and cheese sandwich!” More than the laid-back, hip setting, Fair Trade boasts a dizzying array of slightly pricey, yet delicious… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/fair_trade_coffee.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/fair_trade_coffee.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/dottys.php">Dotty’s</a></h3> <p>Dotty's lost some of its character when it was forced to move from its spacious State Street-adjacent location to the more intimate booths of 317 N. Frances St. What was once a two-story tribute to eclectic interior decorating and a staple of the undergraduate diet is now hardly distinguishable from a T.G.I. Garfieldbee's franchise, complete with sizable flat-screen TVs for… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/dottys.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/dottys.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/cue-nique.php">Cue-Nique</a></h3> <p>If you're looking for a good game of pool and/or cards, the Union or the dorms aren't the places to be, Cue-Nique Billiards is. Even though it is easy to pass on by without even noticing it at the 317 W. Gorham St. location (above Quinton's), Cue-Nique offers a laid-back atmosphere not typical of the Madison bar scene. Don't be… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/cue-nique.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/cue-nique.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/club_frida.php">Club Frida</a></h3> <p>The first time I went to Club Frida — the upscale Tex-Mex restaurant's late-night transformation — I heard Tito Puente and Juanes, among others. We tore up the dance floor like nobody's business, much to the dismay of the rest of the bar. So, I decided to go back this summer. But it was Thursday night — a new one… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/club_frida.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/club_frida.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/buraka.php">Buraka</a></h3> <p>Eating at State Street staple Buraka can be intimidating — those hoping to sample the restaurant's East African cuisine must first descend the steep stairs into the windowless but clean cavern beneath Husnu's and Kabul. Once confronted with a steaming plate of authentic African cooking, however, all else is forgotten in the joy of savoring great ethnic food. Located at… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/buraka.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/buraka.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/brocach.php">Brocach</a></h3> <p>In such a Kraut town like Madison, finding a traditional Irish restaurant can be difficult for any Mick caught in Madtown. It even prompted esteemed Herald columnist Patrick Klemz to lament in a March 2005 entry: "Yet as a Madisonian, I come upon [St. Patrick's Day] with a heavy heart. For, in a town professing cultural acceptance of all, the… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/brocach.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/brocach.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/state_street_brats.php">State Street Brats</a></h3> <p>They say one of the best ways to learn about a city's culture is through its local bars and restaurants. When I came to look at the University of Wisconsin campus as a senior in high school, it took only one such example to make my decision for me. State Street Brats will always be near and dear to me,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/state_street_brats.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/state_street_brats.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/amys_cafe.php">Amy’s Cafe</a></h3> <p>Easily lost amid the bevy of State Street bars and restaurants is Amy's Café, 414 W. Gilman St., and that's a damn shame. Because at Amy's UW students can find the best of both worlds — great food as well as a relaxed bar atmosphere, and both at reasonable prices. Located just off State Street (right across the street from… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/amys_cafe.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2006/10/06/amys_cafe.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/wandos.php">Wando’s</a></h3> <p>Wando's must be a popular bar, as many of Madison's thirstiest waited in the butt-ass cold to enter the home of the fishbowl Saturday night, when this reviewer decided to throw a few down. The bar, found on the corner of University Avenue and Frances Street, is known for its fishbowls, a drink roughly the size of a Culligan water… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/wandos.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/wandos.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/plaza_tavern.php">Plaza Tavern</a></h3> <p>Ah, the Plaza. Like a warm beacon in the night, she beckons weary travelers from afar. Or maybe that's just all the neon in the windows. I must be careful in giving too glowing of a review, for the weekend lines are already long enough without more of you nerds getting in my way. So let me tell you why… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/plaza_tavern.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/plaza_tavern.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_majestic.php">The Majestic</a></h3> <p>For those looking to get their grooves on and dance the night away, the Majestic is one of the few bars in Madison to offer a two-story dance floor to strut your stuff. The Majestic gives college students an opportunity to venture away from the stereotypical beer-chugging establishments and enter a classy, upbeat place filled with bumping music and ample… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_majestic.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_majestic.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_great_dane.php">The Great Dane</a></h3> <p>Beer, pool, food and… beer — these are the four things in life that are closest to me. Now an astute reader would recognize that I counted 'beer' twice and may wonder why. My answer: take a vacation from your normal State Street pub crawl and walk to The Great Dane near the Capitol Square and you'll know exactly why…. <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_great_dane.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_great_dane.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_main_depot.php">The Main Depot</a></h3> <p>One of Madison's finest establishments, The Main Depot, is often overlooked in the grand scheme of things, perhaps because of the location or perhaps because of the eccentric mix of individuals one may run into while paying a visit to this neighborhood bar. Located just a stone’s throw away from the corner of West Washington and Regent Streets, the Depot… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_main_depot.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/the_main_depot.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/caribou.php">Caribou</a></h3> <p>What, exactly, do you look for in a bar? Do you want an atmosphere that reminds you of the south side of Milwaukee circa 1964, where the walls are dark woodgrain and the light filling the room emanates from beer signs the likes of Schlitz? Do you actually want a beer like Schlitz, or Pabst Blue Ribbon? Do you want… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/caribou.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/07/caribou.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/qdoba.php">Qdoba</a></h3> <p>One of the best places to end a night on the town is Qdoba Mexican Grill. Located on State Street, Qdoba is open until 3 a.m. and is a favorite of the locals. Any weekend night around bar time you will find the line out the door with people waiting for food. One of the most popular items on the… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/qdoba.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/qdoba.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/pauls_club.php">Paul’s Club</a></h3> <p>For those who like trees, Paul's Club at 212 State St. is the place to go. The arboreal atmosphere is supplemented by a friendly vibe, and patrons are always talkative. Secret-ingredient house specials like the Firefighter (a sweet, reddish concoction, which is Paul's only blended drink) and the Vulcan Mindmeld (aqua-colored with a lime and sure to have you divulging… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/pauls_club.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/pauls_club.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/mickies_dairy_bar.php">Mickies Dairy Bar</a></h3> <p>Settled on the corner of Regent and Monroe streets, Mickies Dairy Bar might go forgotten by the majority of students come February. With no football Saturdays and snow covering the ground, one needs incentive to make their way to Mickies. Alcohol-induced morning-after cravings are sure to give you the strength needed to make the Regent Street trek to Mickies, even… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/mickies_dairy_bar.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/mickies_dairy_bar.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/luedtkes_oakcrest_ta.php">Luedtke’s Oakcrest Tavern</a></h3> <p>If you're looking for a game to watch, odds are it's on at Luedtke's Oakcrest Tavern. With 30 televisions, including a projection screen in the back room, the Oakcrest caters to the sports fan in all of us. Serving more than 100 varieties of beer to go along with an extensive and affordable menu, the Oakcrest is a guaranteed great… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/luedtkes_oakcrest_ta.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/luedtkes_oakcrest_ta.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/lava_lounge.php">Lava Lounge</a></h3> <p>Nestled among the more mainstream University Avenue bars like Wando's and Brothers is the Lava Lounge (461 W. Gilman St.), an out-of-the-way hangout that offers a refreshing break from the usual campus scene. The Lava Lounge has a little something for every type of bar-goer. The jukebox includes everything from Andrew W.K. to Johnny Cash, the drink specials are some… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/lava_lounge.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/lava_lounge.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/jordans_big_10_pub.php">Jordan’s Big 10 Pub</a></h3> <p>An enlightened alternative to the overly formal nights of many downtown Madison bars, Jordan's Big 10 Pub, located at 1330 Regent Street, offers a casual atmosphere and comfortable settings. Set up as a sports bar, Jordan's is covered by big screen televisions immersing patrons in a constant flow of various sports programming. A large room lined in booths and a… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/jordans_big_10_pub.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/jordans_big_10_pub.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/johnny_os.php">Johnny O’s</a></h3> <p>It’s Friday, around 11 p.m. and you’re walking down University Avenue. Up the street you see pairs upon pairs of bare legs, tight black pants, and gelled and spiked hair. No, Good Charlotte is not in town. It’s just a weekend night at Johnny O’s. Johnny O’s, located at 620 University Ave., is still in its first year of business,… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/johnny_os.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/johnny_os.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/cleavelands_diner.php">Cleaveland’s Diner</a></h3> <p>It started off with a six-pack of the Beast at 7 p.m. But then you decided to play Beirut at your neighborhood frat house … and lost. But you aren’t a sore loser, so you shook it off and headed to a bar, where you saw that one kid from class and he bought you an Irish car bomb. Three… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/cleavelands_diner.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/cleavelands_diner.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/ians.php">Ian’s</a></h3> <p>Judging by the small inebriated herd that forms inside of Ian's come bar time, there does not seem to be a better spot for a late night/early morning snack than the popular Frances Street pizza joint. A stop for a slice after hitting the town has quickly become a tradition on the UW campus. What sets Ian's apart from other… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/ians.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/ians.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/madhatters_friday_ni.php">Madhatters Friday Night After Class</a></h3> <p>It's not quite Friday night yet — or even Friday afternoon, for that matter. But you're looking for a good place to get an early start on the weekend's booze-laden debauchery. To find this early-bird equivalent to drink specials, look no further than Madhatter's. Starting at 3 p.m. Friday, adventurous partygoers can immerse themselves in a sea of $2 pitchers… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/madhatters_friday_ni.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/madhatters_friday_ni.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/come_back_in.php">Come Back In</a></h3> <p>A slice of campus culture surprisingly far from campus, Come Back In is much more a Wisconsin bar than a Madison bar, and once patrons set foot within its confines, this seemingly blurred distinction becomes clear. Most of State Street's drinking establishments fall into one of two realms — the prototypical college dive with sticky floors and bottomed-out rails, or… <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/come_back_in.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/come_back_in.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/bullfeathers.php">Bullfeathers</a></h3> <p>Bullfeathers pub and eatery, located just off of state behind triangle market, offers a not-too-crowded, not-too-boring environment. The atmosphere is that of a college pub right out of the movies — not too clean, not too dirty; with stained glass lights and wood everything. The bar offers the standard pool table, as well as a whole bunch of electronic dartboards…. <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/bullfeathers.php">View story »</a></p> <p class="sub"> <strong>Feedback:</strong> <a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/bullfeathers.php#add">Add yours</a> </p> <h3><a href="http://badgerherald.com/special/2004/10/06/king_of_madison.php">King of Madison</a></h3> <p>In a two-night bender that predictably ended with me curled up in the fetal position next to my trashcan, I experienced the best and worst of Madison. 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