Reviews
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Nadja Larini
Launch pad
Mazomanie’s Base Camp is a great diner at which to start your day. But also look for special theme dinners. more
Dan de los Monteros
Strings attached
Authentic broths and education are the order of the day at Strings Ramen. The Chicago boutique chain has opened its first satellite branch in Madison. more
Jun 7, 2018
AMY STOCKLEIN
Budget Japanese
It’s not the best restaurant in town, but it’s also not the worst! Bistro Honda offers budget-friendly Japanese fare — and a few surprises — on Madison’s north side. more
May 31, 2018
AMY STOCKLEIN
Poke crush
The latest Hawaiian bowl spot in the Gateway Mall offers bold flavors. The kitchen frequently leans into Japanese cuisine’s influence on the Hawaiian dish. more
May 24, 2018
Linda Falkenstein
Improbable but true
New cuisines and dishes are few and far between this year. And there is no Mexican food on Library Mall. more
May 17, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Problems in porklandia
Boar & Barrel, a pork-centric restaurant and cocktail bar with a huge selection of whiskies, opened this spring on the Capitol Square. Pork and whiskey are a perfect pair, but there are some problems with execution. more
May 10, 2018
Linda Falkenstein
Lovely, dimpled orbs
Chen’s Dumpling House excels at, no surprise, freshly made dumplings. Several freshly made noodle soups are also worth investigating. more
May 3, 2018
Candice Wagener
Groundswell
Middleton comes out to support Common Ground, a new cafe/community space. The large former Branch Street Retreat is seeing new life at last. more
Apr 26, 2018
5:02 AM
Amy Stocklein
Very special specials
Friday night fish fry and Saturday night lamb roasts are drawing people to the Labor Temple Lounge on South Park Street, where Laila Borokhim has taken over the kitchen. more
Apr 19, 2018
5:05 AM
Carolyn Fath
Not an Arby’s
Sliced Deli takes the fast food sandwich concept and makes it a lot better. This locally owned shop is doing a lot of things right. more
Apr 12, 2018
5:00 AM
AMY STOCKLEIN
New pie in town
It’s tough to compete with all the restaurants catering to college kids in the campus area. But Village Pizza offers solid deep-dish pies — and many more delightful surprises. more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Chicken Run
You want a piece of this?
The Chicken Run focuses on just one dish, battered and fried chicken tenders. The small Illinois chain beats the other chicken shacks with quality, not variety. more
Mar 22, 2018
5:00 AM
