Living in large university town like Madison means there are typically two distinct seasons: with the students and without. During summer (as well as during winter and spring breaks), the downtown campus area, while far from being deserted, has a slower but steady hum of people … [Read more...]
The Coopers Tavern: Gastro Fare On The Square
Definition: Gastropub [<gastro- as in gastronomic, etc. + pub] Brit. a tavern specializing in serving high-quality food (as opposed to deep fried jalapeno poppers or chicken wings) The Cooper's Tavern on the Capital square in Madison is being billed by its owners … [Read more...]
Le Chardonnay: Bastille Day Fete
Just our luck that a couple weeks after our great Bastille Day dinner, Le Chardonnay unfortunately closed it's doors. The good news is that Chef Sami Fgaier is planning to be back with a new restaurant venture in Spring, 2010. Let's hope the fabulous moules make the move as … [Read more...]