Gotham Bagel's Joseph Gaglio (right) samples Tory Miller's bialy sandwich, featuring spicy fried chicken and pickled cukes.
Bagel bonanza
Gotham Bagels, 112 E. Mifflin St., Madison
Monday, Aug. 17- Saturday, Aug. 22
During the inaugural MACN (Madison Area Chef’s Collective) week in March, fans responded so enthusiastically to Gotham Bagels’ sandwich contest that owner Joseph Gaglio promised a repeat performance. He made good on that vow, soliciting another round of ideas from area chefs. The names of the sandwiches, which will be available at Gotham Bagels, are as inventive as the ingredients. The “Kathy Bates” features fried green tomatoes, bacon, marinated cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, chili aioli, baby arugula and fresh market herbs, and is the brainchild of Dan Fox of Heritage Tavern. “Ain’t No Challah Back Girl” from Jason Kierce at the Hillel Foundation, calls for Kosher Glatt brisket, giardiniera, arugula, heirloom tomato, charred onions and horseradish on challah.
The chef who sells the most sandwiches wins big: an all-expenses paid trip for two to Napa Valley and a meal at the French Laundry.
Return to Central Park
Yum Yum Fest, Saturday, Aug. 23, 3-8 pm
Last year’s inaugural Yum Yum Fest from the Madison Area Chef’s Network was arguably the surprise culinary hit of 2014. This year’s version, with 24 participating restaurants offering small plates and drinks, promises to be at least as tempting. Admission is a $10 ticket, which can be purchased in advance via isthmustickets.com. Once inside the event, each plate or drink is $5.
