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1855 Saloon and Grill, Cottage Grove 218 S. Main St. Cottage Grove, WI 608-839-3700
| A new restaurant in the heart of the original Cottage Grove. Wood fired pizza oven, fresh salads, sandwiches, pastas, fish and steak. Good brew selection. |
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A-8 China 608 University Ave. Madison, WI 608-250-8888
| Chinese food in a convenient campus location. |
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Abuelos, Middleton 2229 Deming Way Middleton, WI 608-831-0739
| Mexican "embassy" of food with a voluminous menu even for a Mexican restaurant, including promising apps and entrees. |
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Admiralty Room, Edgewater Hotel 666 Wisconsin Ave. Madison, WI 608-661-6582
| Great view of Lake Mendota; continental cuisine. Extensive wine list. |
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Africana Restaurant and Lounge 2701 Atwood Ave Madison , WI 608-204-9999
| West African cuisine including sandwiches as well as maffe, egusi, yassa, kedgenou, jollof rice, fish, suya and some pasta. All dishes can be made vegetarian. Choice of meat includes chicken, beef, lamb or goat. |
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Alchemy Cafe 1980 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 608-204-7644
| New food and drink establishment in the old Wonders Pub, and continuing the tradition of the Friday fish fry with beer-battered cod. Burger menu, sandwiches. Live music, too. |
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Ale Asylum 3698 Kinsman Blvd. Madison, WI 663-3926
| Latest entry into the Madison brewpub scene, and a welcome newcomer to the MATC area. In addition to beer, deli-style offerings. Outdoor dining, too. |
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Alt'n Bach's Town Tap 2602 Whalen Ln. Madison, WI 608-271-9955
| Daily specials include an all-you-can-eat cod fish fry on Fridays. Burgers, Reubens, smoked brats and beer brats and summer sausage. |
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Ambrosius Chocolatier 2086 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 608-249-3500
| Fine handmade chocolates, with truffles, seasonal specialties and regional flavors. Faves include the caramel sprinkled with salt and the Maharajah curry. |
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Amy's Cafe 414 W. Gilman St. Madison, WI 608-255-8172
| Salads and sandwiches are the stars. |
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Ancora Coffee-Fitchburg 2690 Research Park Dr. Fitchburg, WI 608-277-1455
| Ancora wakes up the Fitchburg Research Park. |
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Ancora Coffee-King Street 112 King St. Madison, WI 608-255-0285
| More than just good coffee: breads, pastries and soup. Senior discounts. |
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Ancora Coffee-Monroe Street 1859 Monroe St. Madison, WI 608-258-9881
| Coffee, tea, baked goods, lunch menu, desserts. |
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Ancora Coffee-University Avenue 3310 University Ave. Madison, WI 608-233-5287
| Pastries. |
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Angelo's-Monona Drive 5801 Monona Dr. Monona, WI 608-222-1464
| Comfy, home-style Italian neighborhood retaurant with old faves like spaghetti and meatballs, plus ravioli, great pizza and a popular Friday fish fry featuring grouper, ocean perch or cod. |
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Anna's Pizzeria 1609 West Main St. Sun Prairie, 608-825-2660‎
| Small town pizza place wins points for homey atmosphere, good crust and homemade sauce. |
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Antojitos el Toril 515 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison, WI 608-358-7718
| Mexican standards plus harder-to-find items like flautas and longer-cooking specials like menudo on the weekend. |
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Applebee's-East 4710 East Towne Blvd. Madison, WI 608-244-1470
| Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Applebee's-Middleton 8313 Murphy Dr. Middleton, WI 608-827-0556
| Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Applebee's-West 660 S. Whitney Way Madison, WI 608-271-5450
| Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Arbat 3000 Cahill Main Fitchburg, WI 608-277-0661
| Authentic Russian food, including blini, pierogi, pelmeni dumplings and daily specials. |
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Argus Bar Grille 123 E. Main St. Madison, WI 608-256-4141
| Newly restored bar and grill in historic downtown commercial building. More than just bar food. A huge menu of 61 different hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, as well as burgers; plus seven salads, soup of the day and appetizers. A larger-than-usual raft of vegetarian options among both the sandwiches and salads. |
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Asia Express 721 N. High Point Rd Madison, WI 608-831-6858
| Above-average menu, with some Chinese specialties that go beyond the usual storefront takeout. Small on-site dining area. |
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Asian Kitchen 449 State St. Madison, WI 608-255-0571
| Lucky for you they have a special diet menu of steamed entrees. But there's plenty of lo mein, mu shu and kung pao, too. |
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Athens Gyros 5420 Willow Rd. Waunakee, WI 608-249-6720
| Don't be alarmed because this homemade Greek food is served in a gas station. Takeout or dine-in at a few tables, it's all good. Gyros, pork or chicken souvlaki, Greek chicken, spanikopita, Greek salads, and an array of homemade Greek desserts. Homemade hummus. |
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Atlanta Bread Company-High Point Road 751 High Point Rd. Madison, WI 608-831-4300
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Atlantis Taverna 239 E. Main St. Sun Prairie, WI 837-5700
| At last, a dedicated Greek restaurant somewhere besides State Street. |
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Avenue Bar 1128 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 608-257-6877
| Justly known for its fish boil (every day) and daily specials including prime rib, roast beef and chicken. But the sandwiches, burgers and fries are also a draw and a good deal in this classic tavern atmosphere. Voted Madison's Favorite fish fry by Isthmus readers in 2009. |
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Azzalino's Speakeasy 416 S. Park St. Madison, WI 608-230-5359
| ***CLOSED****1920s-themed bar and restaurant with many specialty cocktails, soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Closed as of 8/13. |
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Babcock Hall Dairy Store 1605 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 608-262-3045
| Babcock Hall ice cream by scoop or gallon, cheese, sundaes, malts, plus sandwich specials Monday through Friday. |
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