Category: New Restaurants

Spotlight on Chef Graham Smith of The Heartland Grill
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Spotlight on Chef Graham Smith of The Heartland Grill

Chef Graham Smith and The Heartland Grill are proud to be taking part in the Flavors of Madison event

Vintage Brewing Company Update
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Vintage Brewing Company Update

Vintage Brewing Company on Whitney Way inches closer to their opening.

Kickshaw American Cuisine To Open In Fitchburg
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Kickshaw American Cuisine To Open In Fitchburg

Kickshaw is purported to open on October 5th. We’re interested in how this goes.

A First Look at the new Jovian Taphaus
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A First Look at the new Jovian Taphaus

The third test was the food. And the food passed with flying colors. The menu is quite different this time around, with a more limited menu balanced between appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees heavy on steaks.

Thai Noodles Opens in Fitchburg
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Thai Noodles Opens in Fitchburg

A new Asian restaurant opened in Fitchburg a couple of weeks ago. It is called Thai Noodle and occupies the location of the former LMNO Pies on Hwy PD

Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery Serves Up More Than Bakery
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Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery Serves Up More Than Bakery

Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery has opened doors on Atwood Avenue, on Madison’s east side. Located in the building that used to house Bunky’s Cafe (which has reopened in the former Goodman Community Center a couple of blocks away), it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

And yet another JT Whitney's Update
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And yet another JT Whitney’s Update

It seems the continuing saga of the closing of JT Whitney’s has now come to an end.

Brickhouse BBQ To Open Downtown
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Brickhouse BBQ To Open Downtown

Brickhouse BBQ will be opening on Gorham Street. Scheduled to Open mid-2009, this restaurant will feature a full menu featuring different types of meats, barbeques, and side dishes.

Talula Fills The Niche - Restaurant Review
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Talula Fills The Niche – Restaurant Review

Madison’s Far East side should be brimming with dining hope. Talula has opened, and we’re excited.

Talula Opens on Madison's East Side
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Talula Opens on Madison’s East Side

Talula has opened on Madison’s far east side. Occupying the spot that was the long-time CJ’s, followed by the short-term Mexicali Rose, Talula’s still maintains the pink building and the patio seating (hold-overs from the Mexicali Rose days).

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The Tilted Kilt Has Opened

EDIT:  See Review Here!
Tilted Kilt
420 Gammon Way
Madison, WI
Yes, the Tilted Kilt has now opened.  Judging from the strong opinions that we’re already getting from Madison Diners, we can’t wait to get the feedback.
We’ll be checking out more than the wait staff uniforms soon, and we’ll let you know what we think of their food.  In [...]

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Picasso’s in McFarland open for Dine In, Carry Out and Delivery

Picasso’s of McFarland
4706 Farwell St
McFarland, WI 53558
608-579-1200
Hours:
Sunday, Tues-Thu 4-9pm
Friday – Saturday 4-10pm
Closed Monday
Picasso’s in McFarland has been open for a few weeks now, and is off to a great start.  Joining its sister restaurant, Picasso’s of Madison, this restaurant features pizza, Italian cuisine, and other items, available for dine in, carry out or delivery in [...]

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1855 Saloon Grill Opens in Cottage Grove

EDITED TO ADD:  See our complete review here.
Madison Diner Tom gave us a heads-up that the owners of Tru in Cambridge have opened a new establishment.  Located in Cottage Grove, the 1855 Saloon Grill serves pasta, seafood, pizza, steaks and a wide assortment of other dishes. 
218 S. Main Street
Cottage Grove, WI
(608) 839-3700
Menu served 11AM – [...]

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Liliana’s: The Chef’s Response

Madison Dining Online recently reviewed Liliana’s Restaurant in Fitchburg.   You can see that review here.  While we liked the restaurant, and recommended that our Madison Diners give it a try, there were some problem which we experienced that were pointed out in our review.
Chef/Owner Dave Heide appears to have put considerable thought and time into crafting a very [...]

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Liliana’s: A Tale of Two Restaurants

Liliana’s Restaurant
2951 Triverton Pike
Fitchburg, WI 53714
(608) 442-4444
Hours:
Lunch Monday through Saturday 11am-2pm
Dinner every day 5pm-9pm
Liliana’s: A Tale of Two Restaurants (It was the best of meals, it was the worst of meals…) 
Liliana’s Restaurant has opened in Fitchburg. Owned by Executive Chef David Heide, the menu focuses on recreating the ambience and the flavor of the French [...]

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Erin’s Snug Irish Pub Quick Byte Review

Erin’s Snug Irish Pub
4601 American Pkwy
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 242-7616
Erin’s Snug Irish Pub has opened on the far East side of Madison.  Located way out in what used to be considered the outskirts of town, but now nestled into the development which has sprung up around American Family Insurance, it seems a natural fit for the [...]

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Picasso’s to open in McFarland

UPDATE:  Picasso’s of McFarland has opened.  You can dine in, carry out, or even order for deliver.  Here’s their basic information:
Picasso’s of Mcfarland
4706 Farwell St
McFarland, WI 53558
608-579-1200
Hours:
Sunday, Tues-Thu 4-9pm
Friday – Saturday  4-10pm
Closed Monday
 See more info here.
As previously reported, Angelo’s in McFarland has closed.  The good news is that the restaurant will not stay empty for long.  Picasso’s [...]

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Angelo’s in McFarland closes… but watch this space!

Angelo’s, on Farwell in McFarland, shut their doors recently.  At first, this was somewhat disappointing, because Angelo’s was one of the few, albeit not very bright, rays of hope in the dining wasteland which is McFarland.  Having dined at Angelo’s on a semi-regular basis, we knew that it was on the ropes, as the menu kept becoming [...]

Azzalino's Bar and Grill replaces Bennett's on Park
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Azzalino’s Bar and Grill replaces Bennett’s on Park

Azzalino’s Bar and Grill
416 S. Park Street
Madison, WI   230-5359

The former (rather grungy) Bennett’s on Park has been replaced by Azzalino’s Bar and Grill.  Touted as a speakeasy styled sports bar, this new venture focuses on bar food and some specialty sandwiches.
Have you tried it?  Let us know!  Add your comments below.
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TRU Possibilities in Cambridge

TRU Tavern and Grill
159 W. Main Street
Cambridge, WI  (608) 423-3000
TRU Tavern and Grill opened in April, but we hadn’t had the opportunity to go and check it out.  Located on Main Street in an old mill that is over 150 years of age, this once housed the rather infamous Clay Market Cafe.  We most recently [...]