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Jet’s Pizza

Sunday, October 29th, 2017

20171003_113637I wasn’t originally planning on reviewing Jet’s Pizza, but I changed my mind after looking at its menu more closely and realizing it goes beyond the standard pizza place.

Pizza comes in either deep dish or hand-tossed crusts, and I am a fan of the former because at Jet’s, they’re thick, smothered with cheese and loaded with toppings and thus full of flavor. You can enhance your crusts, too. The turbo crust, for example, combines butter, garlic and romano flavoring, making the already enjoyable deep dish crust even better.

Specialty pizzas include Alfredo chicken, BLT and Meatball Supremo. I really liked the Eugene Supreme ($13 as a 4 Corner pizza, $21 as 8 Corner pizza) for its ample amount of sausage and balanced mix of onions, green peppers and mild peppers.

Jetzees are sandwiches that use garlic parmesan bread–similar to Little Caesar’s crazy bread–automatically making the 8″ sandwich  ($6.99) unique and tasty. I enjoyed the steak & cheese for its tender steak and fresh tomatoes, and the side of Italian dressing was unnecessary but did add another level of flavor.

The tuna deli boat ($6.99), the other form of sandwich that’s offered, did have a deli freshness to it, despite that it uses thick pizza dough topped with butter and romano as the bread (so have a few napkins ready). Other deli boats include Italian and veggie.

20171020_113405“Sidekicks” are comprised of various forms of breadsticks and wings. The Jet’s Triple Cheese Turbo Stix ($5.99) were crunchy and cheesy but not overly so, and they weren’t as garlicky as I had anticipated, but nonetheless, these stix are crowd-pleasers. Although you won’t need any sauce, you have your choice of alfredo, bleu cheese, butter garlic, jalapeno cheese, pizza or ranch.

I do have to warn you that all this deliciousness comes at a major cost to your health. According to the Jet’s Pizza website, the steak & cheese jetzees are 1,350 calories, the tuna deli boats are 1,200 calories, each slice of the 4 Corner Eugene Supreme is 450 calories and each stick of the Triple Cheese Turbo Stix is 150 calories. The portion sizes aren’t that big, either, meaning a lot of calories are crammed into each bite.

Jet’s Pizza is open every day for lunch and dinner (carryout-only).

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See more photos in our Jet’s Pizza Flickr album.

Jet's Pizza Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Compadres Mexican Restaurant

Sunday, September 10th, 2017

20170829_120226There is no shortage of Mexican restaurants in Middleton and Madison’s far west side. Joining the mix this summer in the intersection of the two areas is Compadres Mexican Restaurant, a decent entry into the crowded market but without any distinguishing features.

The layout of the restaurant is odd. As you enter the building, you walk into a wide room with a large bar and a few tables, making you think, “This is it?” But then the hostess will you take you around the back, where the actual (but still small) dining room is.

The menu, not surprisingly, is divided into the usual sections, such as burritos and fajitas. You can skip the Signature Dishes, as they’re basically the same items found elsewhere on the menu, just at a different price.

Among the appetizers, I had to get the one named For Avocado Lovers! ($6.49). This individually portioned dish is super fresh and bright, with bits of shrimp, diced tomatoes and diced onions over ripe and creamy avocado, all tied together with a little lime juice.

The sopes ($3.25 vegetarian, $3.50 with choice of meat) seemed like it could have been an appetizer, but instead, it was slotted under Traditional Plates. The thick portion of tortilla was slightly tough and difficult to cut. At least the chorizo was very tasty, and I wish there was more of it, since neither the queso fresco nor the sour cream added much to the overall flavor.

20170905_115412From the Mexican Traditional sectional, I tried the milanesa ($10.49 with chicken or steak). I chose the steak, which is tenderized flat and breaded like a pork chop with the right amount of seasoning. It is delicious on its own or with the accompanying tortillas as a pseudo taco. The accompanying fries seemed out of place for this dish.

Among the short selection of seafood items, the camarones a la diabla ($13.49) caught my eye. The shrimp was a bit overcooked, and the chipotle seasoning adds flavor, not heat. I really enjoyed the oily, garlicky sauce, which the Mexican rice sopped up nicely.

Compadres Mexican Restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner.

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See more photos in our Compadres Mexican Restaurant Flickr album.

Compadres Mexican Restaurant Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Madison-area guide to Oktoberfests 2017

Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

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While Oktoberfest doesn’t take over the entire City of Madison like it does in La Crosse, we do have our fair share of celebrations each September (and October). Here’s a look:

Event When, where Of Note
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest Sept. 9, Mt. Horeb How long can you hold a stein? Try the Masskrugstemmen contest.
Dogtoberfest Sept. 10, Capital Brewery A fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society, complete with a dog costume contest.
OktoBEERfest Sept. 16, Breese Stevens Field Includes reindeer ring toss and a wine tent for some reason.
VRBC Oktoberfest Sept. 20, Quivey’s Grove This event is put on by the Verona Road Business Coalition and features beer from Wisconsin Brewing Co.
Fall Beer Taste Sept. 21, Downtown Sun Prairie Enjoy beer and cider from 26 businesses, plus roaming entertainment, in Sun Prairie.
Essen Haus Oktoberfest Sept. 23, Essen Haus Includes a brat-eating contest and a bier-drinking competition.
Gear and Beer Fest Sept. 24, East Side Club Buy, sell, and trade musical instruments, recording equipment and vinyl records while drinking beer.
Quivey’s Grove Beer Fest Oct. 7, Quivey’s Grove Includes live music and more than 100 beers to sample.
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