Reviews
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Fairchild is having fun
L’Etoile’s influence is evident at Fairchild — the resumes of chefs Itaru Nagano and Andy Kroeger and co-owner Patrick Sierra all list L’Etoile — but the vibe is more casual; service is purposeful and un-rushed. Read more
Linda Falkenstein
It’s Friday somewhere
The Friday fish fry has spilled over into the Wednesday special menu at some very popular local eateries. Who’s serving and where’s the best fish? Read more
Nov 8, 2022
Caitlin Claire
Bandit Tacos & Coffee is a fast casual hotspot
Bandit Tacos & Coffee is one of the few places making its tortillas in-house, daily — and with corn sourced from Mexican farms. But don’t skip the tostadas, either. Read more
Oct 7, 2022
Linda Falkenstein
Branch + Daughter makes specialty pizzas loaded with quality toppings
Branch + Daughter is a toppings place. The strength of the pizzas comes from the quality of the toppings and the kitchen’s inventive combos. Read more
Sep 4, 2022
City Barbecue
Madison’s barbecue champ
Our reviewer has long held that barbecue in a region without a local style of its own should still pick one and not try to do everything. But City Barbeque changed everything. Read more
Aug 5, 2022
Linda Falkenstein
Madison's Jacknife embraces an of-the-moment approach to fast-casual sushi rolls, bowls and salads
Jacknife is the fast-casual sibling of Red, one of the more innovative Japanese restaurants in town. So expectations were high when it opened in March. Read more
Jul 8, 2022
Michelle Duvall
Blind Shot Social Club hits the sweet spot — at breakfast, lunch and dinner
With five golf simulator screens available for booking, Blind Shot Social Club is a clubhouse of a sort, with an attractive mid-century modern design. The food is fun and often irresistible. Read more
Jun 3, 2022
Linda Falkenstein
Beijing bistro
A focused menu allows this Beijing street-food-inspired bistro to shine with a few dishes like braised pork belly and a beef bone broth noodle soup. Read more
May 6, 2022
8:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Little Palace makes classics like General Tso’s new again
Warm, smart, and funny touches make Little Palace easy to like. The space at 225 King St. retains the date night vibe it’s had since it launched years ago as Cocoliquot. Read more
Apr 8, 2022
8:00 AM
Kyle Nabilcy
Kosharie finds identity in its namesake dish and more
Head for the Egyptian kosharie, as well as fluffy biryani and kebabs, at this Regent Street hideaway. Read more
Feb 5, 2022
8:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Eggs, folded
This is not a taqueria with big combo plates and rice and beans. But this healthier approach to Mexican is fun and satisfying. Read more
Jan 7, 2022
8:00 AM
Nicole Franzen
Menu magic
A meal at The Harvey House will fill your life with a little magic. Reservations can be hard to find, but you can also grab appetizers and a drink at the bar. Read more
Dec 3, 2021
8:00 AM
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