Reviews
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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
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
Ryan Wisniewski
There is nothing like a guacamolier
Compadres represents the best of Mexican standards with its big menu. And fresh tableside guacamole is just part of the fun. more
Mar 8, 2018
Linda Falkenstein
Your moment of ZenZen
West-side Asian grocery J & P Fresh Market has a great Sichuan kitchen on the side. ZenZen Taste is almost hidden amid the warehousey jumble of Watts Road. more
Mar 1, 2018
Standing out in the crowd
Trendy tacos are all the rage in Madison, but sometimes traditional is best. Blue Agave offers uncomplicated and consistently excellent food in the former Bayou location on South Butler Street. more
Feb 22, 2018
Laura Zastrow
Mark of the feast
Mint Mark is inspired, inventive and one-of-a-kind. Chef Sean Pharr is providing an ever-changing menu of rich plates at the new Schenk’s Corners eatery. more
Feb 15, 2018
Shakshuka shack
Third time’s the charm? A new version of Laila Borokhim’s Noosh largely succeeds on Regent Street. more
Feb 1, 2018
Fire and fury
We don’t care how fancy you are: Onion ring volcanoes are delightful. But Sumo Sushi, the new hibachi restaurant on East Washington Avenue, doesn’t have much else going for it. more
Jan 25, 2018
5:00 AM
Ryan Wisniewski
Boards and brews
Longtable Beer Cafe has a raucous vibe but don’t expect a Brasserie V clone. Sausages, fish and smart beer curation are highlights. more
Jan 18, 2018
5:00 AM
Ryan Wisniewski
No frills, no problem
Located in a strip of motels near East Towne, Chutney’s Indian Cuisine is a bright spot with great food and friendly service. more
Jan 11, 2018
5:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Over the top
Mod Pizza piles on all the toppings you want for one price, but curation is called for. Crust is pretty good, but the few standout ingredients can get lost in the shuffle. more
Jan 4, 2018
5:00 AM
4 Sisters Tapas Restaurant
That’s tapas
4 Sisters Tapas is a good addition to the Verona dining lineup. There’s a good range of dishes on the focused menu, though this is not strictly traditional Spanish tapas. more
Dec 14, 2017
7:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
In praise of the braise
Taiwan Little Eats has brought Taiwanese street eats to town. Tea eggs, crispy popcorn chicken and the braised Tainan pork are highlights. more
Dec 7, 2017
5:00 AM
