I am a big fan of supper clubs, and I would be even if I wasn’t a native of Wisconsin where they are relatively prevalent and part of our culture. I like the idea of people going to a restaurant and spending the entire night there not just for sustenance, but for social purposes. Today’s supper clubs are the closest I’ll ever get to experiencing the nightclubs of the 1920s through the 1940s where dining and live entertainment were mixed every night–think Rick’s Cafe Americain in the movie, “Casablanca.” Read the rest of this entry »
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The Weekend Ahead April 24-26, 2026
Here's a curated list of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend ...
Beach Cocktails: Pours, Drinks, Sips, and Bites
I recently vacationed in the U.S. Virgin Islands and enjoyed drinking fun, fruity cocktails throughout the week. Thus, I was happy to accept an offer to review Beach Cocktails: Pours, Drinks, Sips, and Bites ($21.99, Gibbs Smith), edited by Allyson ...
The Weekend Ahead April 17-19, 2026
Here's a curated list of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend ...
Thai Fusion
In Sauk Point Square on the corner of High Point Road and Old Sauk Road, we lost one Thai restaurant (Rising Sons) but gained a new one as Thai Fusion recently opened ...
Book review: What a Swell Party it Was
February 25th, 2018Pasture and Plenty
February 18th, 2018
Like many restaurants these days, Pasture and Plenty focuses on farm-to-table meals. It opened last summer across from the Inntowner Hotel where Sushi Box held court for many years. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Sisters Tapas Restaurant
February 11th, 2018
Even though 4 Sisters Tapas Restaurant is a different concept from neighboring Verona Woods and Sugar River Pizza, it doesn’t seem to be as busy as those two. After three visits, I am guessing it’s because of the imperfections of many dishes. Read the rest of this entry »
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