madison

Eat

• Forequarter: James Beard-nominated hyper-seasonal restaurant with exceptional vegetables, one of our favorites

• Underground Butcher: a full-service whole animal butcher shop, exceptional branding

• Sujeo: asian-fusion spot

• Casetta: counter-style Italian American deli

• Graze: great brunch on the capital

• Lazy Jane’s Cafe: hippy brunch with plenty of vegan options, try the scones

• Batch Bakehouse: cute bakery

• Madison Sourdough: insanely delicious bakery and cafe

• Grampa’s Pizza: thin crust pizza on willy street

• Salavatore’s Tomato Pies: killer pizza, plus vegan (Italian herbed white bean puree in lieu of cheese) & gluten-free options

drink

• Genna’s Cocktail Lounge: great two-floored dive bar

• Maduro’s: cigar bar that often has great djs

• Gibs: very cute cocktail bar

• Robin Room: eclectic craft cocktail bar, really neat menu design

caffeinate

• Bradbury’s Coffee: kickapoo coffee and crepes in a raw space, right of the capital
• Macha Tea Company:  a teahouse that also serves food

do

• Memorial Union Terrace: the university’s lakefront terrace, great place to grab a beer or ice cream and hang out

• Arboretum: 1260 acres of ecological restoration, a lovely walk or bike ride

• Dane County Farmers Market: the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country, open every Saturday

• Anthology: paper and craft shop on State St.

• Willy Street Co-Op: the mothership for food hippies, the best co-op we’ve ever seen

• Chazen Museum of Art: art museum on campus

• Pieces Unimagined: absurdly good reclaimed furniture store, connected to a great print and antique store