Madison

outdoor lunch on the best state street…

June 24, 2010
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It is probably no surprise that every city has a State Street. Not all of them are like the State Street in Madison. It should also not surprise you that I think Madison has the best State Street of any where. Only buses are allowed down it and it is lined with awesome restaurants, shops, [...]

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beer that smells like bacon and a sconnie egg…

June 21, 2010
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The Coopers Tavern is located on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison.  It was not there when I was in college, but if it was I definitely would have visited often.

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i hate to admit how much i enjoyed this…

June 18, 2010
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Yes that is what you think it is. Your eyes are not tricking you. In front of you is a doughnut fried chicken sandwich…

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great dane and great beer

June 16, 2010
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In my first post from the Great Dane, I showed you the Brat and Bacon Pretzel Burger. The Great Dane is also a Brewery, so time to visit the beer…

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the state of wisconsin between a bun…

June 15, 2010
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You are looking at what is pretty much the equivalent of Wisconsin’s most notable foods in a bun. “Ok Taylor, so what am I looking at?.

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best name for a burger…

June 13, 2010
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There are times when I see an item on the menu and based on just the name, I decide I must try that item. This trip to the Weary Traveler  is one of those occasions.

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madison sourdough company…

June 11, 2010
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At the Farmers Market, I visited one of my favorite booths, Madison Sourdough. While visiting the booth, I learned that Madison Sourdough had a new bakery on Willy St (Its Williamson St but it commonly goes by Willy St). I had to go and visit.

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o those summer nights…

June 10, 2010
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Rascal Flatts, Olivia Newton John and John Travolta in Grease, and Lil’ Rob all sang about it.  To me, the Terrace at Wisconsin’s Memorial Union is the absolute best place to experience it. What am I talking about you ask?

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the terrace with no snow!

June 8, 2010
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The Terrace at Wisconsin’s Memorial Union is quite possibly my favorite place in Madison. The last time I was there it looked a little like this.

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world’s largest bratfest and a marathon?

June 8, 2010
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You are looking at a world record. The brat you see before you is one of the 209,376 brats served at the World’s Largest Bratfest in Madison,WI.

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my favorite farmers market…

June 7, 2010
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I have just returned from my second trip to Madison. In my first trip, I needed to pack snow boots, this trip I wore sandals. I thought I would start by sharing with you the best farmers market that I have ever been to.

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madison round 1

May 27, 2010
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It is so nice to be back in Madison. I was at the farmer’s market today and just got back from an amazing evening at the Terrace. I can not wait to share these with you, but first I thought I would get you in the Madison mood by providing a recap of my February [...]

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