Reviews
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Laura Zastrow
Sweet space
People seem to really enjoy going to Buck and Honey’s in Monona. The intention, and the appeal, of the restaurant is immediately apparent. Read more
Linda Falkenstein
A noon nosh for less
Feel better about eating out at lunch by ordering a special. Even downtown restaurants have deals. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
Amy Stocklein
Naan compliant
Royal Indian takes care with all the dishes on its huge menu. And check out its large selection of the stuffed flatbread naan. Read more
Jan 9, 2020
Amy Stocklein
Big in Stoughton
Breathe easily, Team Free Chips and Salsa. Stoughton’s La Cantina is on your side. Read more
Jan 2, 2020
Amy Stocklein
A little bit French, a little bit Wisco
Chef Evan Dannells has done stints at L’Etoile and Merchant, and he was one of the partners who opened the lost gem that was 4 & 20 Bakery and Cafe. Now he’s running his own show in the space formerly occupied by Oliver’s Public House. Read more
Dec 12, 2019
Amy Stocklein
Not by bread alone
A good sandwich starts with great bread. Check. Alimentari also knows how to fill them with Italian beef, Italian cured pork sausages and more. Read more
Dec 5, 2019
Laura Zastrow
Singapore and more
Red Lion Singapore Grill and Japanese Cuisine cooks both Japanese dishes and specialties from the Southeast Asian island city-state. This is the place to go for Hainanese chicken rice, claimed by Singaporeans as a national dish. Read more
Nov 27, 2019
Amy Stocklein
Monday night special
You might want to spend your Monday night on Monroe Street. The Tin Fox transforms into “The Angry Rooster” and becomes a southern-style fried chicken joint. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
5:01 AM
Amy Stocklein
Four meats, no seats
Ham, fried chicken, baked chicken, and ribs are joined by five sides. The small menu gives Marie’s the opportunity to shine and perfect its dishes. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
5:00 AM
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Salvadoran star
Finca Coffee, on Rimrock near the Novation Campus, brings Salvadoran food and coffee worth multiple return trips. Read more
Oct 31, 2019
5:00 AM
Ryan Wisniewski
Menu marvel
Union Corners needed a good restaurant, and Union Corners Brewery has provided one. The small brewing system produces small diverse batches in a program that includes community members. Read more
Oct 24, 2019
5:01 AM
Candice Wagener
A better coffee shop
Helbachs is an asset to Middleton’s developing downtown. It offers breakfast, lunch, brunch — and house-roasted coffee drinks are also bringing in a steady stream of customers. Read more
Oct 17, 2019
5:00 AM
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