Reviews
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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
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
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
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
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
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
RyanHuber
Good ideas
There’s a chill vibe at Settle Down Tavern — did you notice the name? Even better, the kitchen is exceeding expectations. Read more
Oct 9, 2021
5:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Dim sum for dinner
Feast, a new dumpling and tea house on Willy Street, has some good appetizers and varieties of dumplings not usually seen on other Madison menus. Read more
Sep 8, 2021
11:49 AM
Kyle Nabilcy
Noodling around
Ahan is Jamie Hoang’s Lao-Thai restaurant inside The Bur Oak. It would be easy to say that Ahan’s food is the best bar food in the state, but The Bur Oak isn’t really a bar, and Ahan’s food doesn’t need the qualification anyway. Read more
Aug 6, 2021
5:00 AM
Novanta
Portable pies
Whether they come with red sauce, a cream sauce or no sauce at all, Novanta’s Neapolitan pies are the real deal. The restaurant carries on with takeout and delivery. Read more
Mar 24, 2020
3:00 PM
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Taco of the town
Oscar Villarreal, the chef behind Fuego’s, has opened a fast casual taco spot off the Beltline. The centerpiece of the Migrants experience is the taco menu, with ample options for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. Read more
Mar 19, 2020
5:00 AM
Kenny Rosales
Basic instinct
It’s easy to make oneself at home with drinks, appetizers and a sushi bar at Willy Street’s new Tokyo Sushi. Donburi, yaki udon, soba, hibachi and teriyaki dishes round out the menu. Read more
Mar 12, 2020
5:00 AM
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