Reviews
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Nook
Dinner party
Experimental and intimate, Nook brings creative, chef-driven fine dining to Madison’s east side. Read more
Epicurean Chronicles
Simple life
The Heights Kitchen does what it does beautifully. The latest eatery from the Underground Food Collective is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and does it all up right. Read more
Jan 3, 2019
Amy Stocklein
Crepe escape
Cafe Brittoli, in the old Cafe Zoma, has a new menu but is still a work in progress. Head for the breakfast sammies and the crepes. Read more
Dec 13, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Secret tacos
La Escondida Mexican Grill has been open on South Park Street for more than a year! Perhaps the name was a self-fulfilling prophecy. But this affordable spot is worth checking out. Read more
Dec 6, 2018
FreshFin
Fishing for compliments
We were promised taco trucks on every corner, but instead we got poke places (which rules just as hard). The field of competitors is large, but FreshFin Poke is swimming ahead of the crowd. Read more
Nov 29, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Mezes and more
Deceptively simple and delicious, the flavors of the Middle East are worth seeking out at Dubai Mediterranean Restaurant. Read more
Nov 8, 2018
Linda Falkenstein
Thine is the Kingdom
If you still yearn for fufu since the departure of Africana Restaurant, yearn no longer. West African dishes, including yassa, fufu and domada — are back. Read more
Nov 1, 2018
Laura Zastrow
To bie or not to bie
If you’ve been looking for a venue to take your pudgie pie or Hot Pocket craving, Bierock is the place for you. The new north side beer bar specializes in the savory Volga German stuffed pastry. Read more
Oct 25, 2018
12:00 PM
Carolyn Fath
A sandwich as big as your head
Find delicious food and uncommon treats at El Panzon Loncheria y Panaderia. Read more
Oct 18, 2018
5:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Hokey poke?
No joke, poke is here, and Poke it Up is a good place to learn to love it. But sooner or later, Madison’s poke spots will need to introduce more novel options. Read more
Oct 11, 2018
5:00 AM
Dining in the dark?
The menu at Flix Brewhouse bests other mall-area chains, but you might want to eat in the lobby. But have a beer. Read more
Sep 27, 2018
5:00 AM
Graft: Paulius Musteikis
Make an evening of it
Why grab dinner for date night anymore? Try this two-step strategy instead. Read more
Sep 20, 2018
5:01 AM
Christopher Klinge
Final version
Working Draft Beer Company’s food started slow, but now the taproom boasts a terrific menu. The kitchen is now almost a full restaurant. Read more
Sep 13, 2018
5:01 AM
