As reported by the Daily Reporter, developer Scott Acker withdrew his plans to open Badger Hall of Fame Grill at University Square. For those not in the know, Madison is a difficult place to build anything, mainly due to neighborhood associations and aldermen on power trips (just ask the Edgewater Hotel developer).

Delay after delay and having to reduce the capacity and number of bar stools were among the snags that Acker had to deal with. He had hoped to open by the first home football game.

This is the second time a plan for a restaurant fell through at the location. Curt Brink’s proposed Field Pass fell apart after the economy tanked.

Will we ever see that space filled? It will take a lot of patience by any developer!

I’ve been intrigued by the thought of trying the Big Fat Ugly challenge at Fat Sandwich Company, which just opened up on State Street. For $25, you get a football-sized sandwich that consists of two rolls, four cheeseburgers, a double cheesesteak, a chicken cheesesteak, gyro meat, grilled chicken, bacon, sausage, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese bites, fried mushrooms, jalapeño poppers, pizza bites, onion rings, hash browns, American cheese, mayo, and ketchup. Eat this six pound monster in less than 15 minutes and your sandwich is free.

First, I think 15 min. is impossible. You couldn’t even blend this sandwich and drink it in that time.  

Second, it’s a pretty funny sandwich. The creators must’ve just looked at some random restaurant menu and picked every appetizer and sandwich they saw.

I’ll let you know if and when I attempt this.