The Madison Blind somehow survived two years on the top floor of the Graduate Hotel despite seemingly little dining traffic. Its replacement, Camp Trippalindee, is basically a do-over, with a completely different interior and a more down-to-earth menu. Read the rest of this entry »
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Camp Trippalindee
January 7th, 2018delecTable
December 31st, 2017
When a new restaurant opens, it typically only has marginal differences to its competitors. But Justin Gibson of VOM FASS did a commendable job of bringing a unique concept to Madison with delecTable. Read the rest of this entry »
NYE 2017 in Madison
December 23rd, 2017
Here’s a sampling of parties happening on New Year’s Eve in Madison:
- Blue Agave: Grand opening will feature an “All White” party. No cover.
- Bowl-a-Vard: Live performance by 5th Gear. Cover is $10.
- Concourse Hotel: Dinner, comedy and dancing. Accommodation and dining packages range from $209-$479.
- Crystal Corner: ’70s costume contest and live ’70s music. Cover is $10.
- DLUX: Premium open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $85.
- Edgewater Hotel: Escape to Rio de Janeiro with Rio street food stations and Brazilian cocktails. Tickets are $110-$150.
- Essen Haus and Come Back In: All-you-can eat and drink, plus live music. Tickets are $75-$80.
- FIVE Nightclub: Line dancing and drag show. Cover is $10-$15.
- High Noon Saloon: Several tribute bands, including for AC/DC. Tickets are $10.
- HotelRED: A party called FANCY with all proceeds going to Reach a Child. Tickets are $105.
- Ivory Room: A Masquerade party with a dessert bar. Tickets are $100-$400.
- Liquid: $1,000 money shower, face painting and DJ. Tickets are $30-$140.
- Lone Girl Brewing Co.: Bus trip to Drumlin Ridge Winery and J Henry Distillery, then party at Lone Girl. Tickets are $50-$85.
- Lucille: Ice luge, pizza buffet and DJ. Tickets are $90-$150.
- Majestic Theatre: DecaDance, featuring 100 years of dance music. Tickets are $25.
- Red Rock Saloon: Appetizer buffet and live music, plus optional open bar package. Tickets are $10-$65.
- Tavernakaya: Five-course prix fixe plus DJ. Dinner is $45 and the party is $10.
Keep in mind that many restaurants are having New Year’s Eve dinner specials, and many bars will have some sort of drink special to ring in 2018.
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