Linda Falkenstein
Barolo, Robinia Courtyard's winebar, is beautifully designed for intimate conversation.
Barolo Wine Bar, Julep, A-OK Sunshine and Spirits
Linda Falkenstein
The entrance to A-OK, a new coffeeshop-diner hybrid.
All at 829 E. Washington Ave.
The three restaurants share a single building, with beautiful contemporary decor and a restful side patio set off from noisy East Washington Avenue. All three — known collectively as Robinia Courtyard — are open, but so far only A-OK is serving food (as well as coffee and draught beer). In the morning, check out the biscuits and gravy made in-house (biscuits by pastry chef Kate Croell Magee). After 3 pm, it’s burgers. Aaron Mooney (formerly of Chicago) is executive chef for all three restaurants; Julep and Barolo are open for evening drinks; their menu items will be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks. From the looks of things, it will be worth the wait.
Madison Farmers’ Market
Sunday, 6 am-2 pm, Capitol Square
Right, the Saturday market is Dane County’s. This new market is carving a niche on Sundays. Less hoopla, more veggies.
Editor's note: the content has been edited to reflect that Aaron Mooney is executive chef at all three restaurants and did not work at Bang Bang Pie Shop in Chicago.
