Tag Archives: WI When you are asked, “What are you doing for your Birthday ?” Do you have a definite response? When living in Madison, I celebrated my 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd birthdays at the Nitty Gritty. The Nitty Gritty (some call it the Nitty others call it the Gritty) is THE birthday spot in Madison. You…
 During my senior year of college, I lived in a house that was down the street from Geenbush Bakery. Little did I realize that every time I would walk to class I would also walk past Greenbush.
 This next selection (first was Macaroni and Cheese) from Ian’s Pizza is dedicated to my old roommate Brett. Brett is a huge fan of BBQ steak and fries pizza and has been requesting that I do a post on it, so here you go Brett this one is for you!
 Sadly, I spent the first 18 years of my life deprived of the experience of eating a bratwurst. It was not until arriving in Madison, for my freshmen year, that I experienced the awesomeness that is the bratwurst (or brat as it is more commonly known).
 In college, the majority of macaroni and cheese I ate was on a pizza like you see above. Ian’s pizza is the place to go when you want a meal, but in pizza form.
 Fried cheese curds are my favorite fried food! I know you might be thinking, “What is so special about little fried pieces of cheese ?”
 Now that you have had your milkshake, and coffee cake it is time to move onto the signature dish at Mickies…. THE SCRAMBLER!
 When I order a milkshake at Mickies it is almost always paired with a piece of their home made coffee cake.
 Wisconsin is known for its bars, but Mickies Dairy Bar is not your typical bar. Yes there is a bar with red swivel bar stools in the center of the room and booths on the outside walls, but the similarities stop there.
 Free bacon and $1 beer? You are either completely disgusted by this concept, or like me, you think this sounds like an amazing event that you have to try! During my freshmen year in Madison, I heard of this magical event. 2 years later I was able to try it for myself, but it was…
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