Comments on: madison design guide

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:23:11 +0000

Well done! Next time this is updated, I would definitely add La Baguette (so needed on the west side!), The Old Fashioned and Lombardino’s. I’m so glad you included Burnie’s — I always make a stop when I come back to visit — and I really love Katy’s on Monroe, too. Lane’s or Clausen’s makes for a fun stop. And Manna Cafe is one of my favorite places for lunch. They make their own (incredible) bread, so even a grilled cheese is outstanding.

By: amber

amber — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:48:03 +0000

Yippee for Madison!
I saw that someone had mentioned print people and could help but think of my favorite one, Craig Grabhorn. He does amazing work! http://www.craiggrabhorn.com/
He is married to a talented painter named Nina Bednarski http://www.ninabednarski.com/
For chocolate lovers, don’t forget http://www.gailambrosius.com

Great suggestions,
everyone!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:46:13 +0000

Madison is a great city in Wisconsin.. but I would LOVE to showcase Milwaukee, which, for being in the same state as Madison, has a completely different vibe and atmosphere. Let me know how I can help!

By: Michal Anne

Michal Anne — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:49:20 +0000

I recently moved to the city and love it so far. Although, being from Texas, I’m not so sure I’m going to love the winter.

Unfortunately, I think Pick More Daisies is closing soon. They’re having a big sale right now.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:04:30 +0000

Oh Madison how I miss you. I was born and raised but have lived in Vancouver for the last 6 years. I love how food, art, and community truly define Madison. One of the things I miss the most is Babcock Hall ice cream, as mentioned. You just can’t beat pumpkin pie ice cream with chunks of crust!

I also should mention that included in Madison’s rich history are Georgia O’Keeffe, who was born in nearby Sun Prairie; comedian Chris Farley, whose family still lives there; and Dale Chihuly, who received his masters at the UW and contributed some beautiful installation pieces at the Kohl Center.

And to weigh in on the whole restaurant thing, you just have not had French toast until you’ve had breakfast at Cafe Continental at 108 King Street.

By: Christian

Christian — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:07:42 +0000

Love Madison. Going there nearly every month now for work, but it’s not a work visit that I dread. This is one of the few towns that I look forward to a meeting with clients. It has a touch of southern charm while in the Midwest

By: molly

molly — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:44:45 +0000

where is a good, reasonably economical place to stay/sleep?

By: Alissa

Alissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:14:35 +0000

I wanted to add my two cents:

La Bella Vita (Middleton, University Ave.) – unique art and upscale home decor, art jewelry with contemporary style

El Kiosco (Willy St.) – Eclectic and quirky mix of salvage items, some antiques & odd curios.

Oompa Toys (Middleton, University Ave.) – wooden, European toys with great design, sans batteries and disposable plastic

Chiripa (downtown, Park St.) – Central & South American Craft. Extensive selection of handmade copper vessels & painted Oaxaca animals.

Restaurant Muramoto (downtown) – The Sunday tasting is not to be missed, with 4 courses of inventive deliciousness. Sake pairing available.

Villa Dolce (Middleton) – Gourmet pizza, made from scratch with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Marigold (Downtown) – Excellent brunch & lunch spot with fresh, gourmet-style food. Often packed & service can be slow but worth the wait.

Lady Moxie (Odana Rd) – Upscale consignment boutique w/ exclusive designers. Great place to both buy and sell high-end brands.

Morgan’s Shoes (Hilldale) – Good selection of high-end comfortable and supportive shoe brands with top-notch customer service.

Cornbloom’s (Hilldale) – High-end shoe brands with a focus on fashion. Not as many “comfy” shoes as Morgan’s. Carries hard to find brands like Cydwoq and Manas Design.

By: Sarah K.

Sarah K. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:01:23 +0000

I've lived in Madison for over 3 years, and have to second Katie, who mentioned Lombardino's. It's my favorite restaurant in Madison -- they serve the best Italian food I've ever eaten, by far (and that includes restaurants in NYC, Chicago, SF, and Italy!). Other places I'm not sure anyone mentioned: Eldorado Grill. Kevin Tubb's first place -- gourmet Tex-Mex and truly awesome margaritas Greenbush Bar: Absolutely delicious thin-crust pizza, served not in a bar but more like a hip basement lounge with lots of twinkling lights and very happy eaters Café Soleil: Owned by and located downstairs from L'Etoile (on Capitol square), they sell wonderful pastries, coffee, and lunch dishes in a beautiful environment (high ceilings, lots of light, plenty of seating). Lastly, I have to reiterate Moni's recommendation of the delicious ice cream at the Babcock Hall Dairy Store (a.k.a., The Daily Scoop). The whole idea is so charming, too -- you're eating ice cream made by UW Food Science students. So, you know, it's for a good cause. Thanks for profiling Madison!

By: Monica

Monica — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:47:39 +0000

Oh, you guys are killin’ me … I was born and raised in MsdTown, graduated from the UW and still think of Madison as ‘home.’ I live in Costa Rica now, and I love it … but, it’s not Madison! A few stores to throw in I think may still be there from long ago: Sacred Feather on State Street (cool and funky hats galore), Yellow Jersey Bike Shop also on State Street. In my day, the best pizza in town was at Paizans; folks used to line up for a couple of hours to get inside. The Crustal Corner bar on Willy Strret is a quirky and fun place. The Laurel Tap on Monroe Street was a favorite after-hockey game watering hole too. The Caribou on E. Johnson was the place to go while you were washing your clothes at the laundromat next door. Oh, I could go on and on …

Siffuce it to say, you all have done my heart good by gifing me with a free visit home without spending a cent on airfare! Thank you.