the wimperoo wrote:stevez wrote:We're going up to Madison this weekend for a quick getaway. It looks like the Farmers Market and dinner at Nostrano is in the cards. I'll report back.
Did you end up eating at Nostrano? Wife and I are going up to Madison in a couple of weeks for the Great Taste. We were thinking about Nostrano for dinner on the Friday night.
globetrotter wrote:I need to take some japanese businesmen to visit madison (long story). any recomendations?
EvA wrote:I need advice for a nonagenarian-friendly restaurant on the western side of Madison. My MIL recently moved into a seniors’ complex there, and we want to take her out for an early dinner this Friday (Dec. 23). It can’t be pronouncedly ethnic (not even Italian) or too expensive (because she will be unhappy at what we are spending). Ideally it will take reservations and not be hard for someone in a walker to get into and around in. She likes “plain” food—meaning bake
d/broiled fish, turkey, or chicken, and, most importantly, there must be potatoes and bread. She likes soup but doesn’t eat salad and doesn’t drink alcohol. She also has a huge sweet tooth. I was looking at the Hubbard Avenue Diner in Middleton but would appreciate other suggestions. We have had a heckova time finding places to take her in the Chicago area, and now we need to learn a new area. The kind of place she will like is not at all the usual LTH sort of place, but I hope someone more familiar with Madison will have a good idea. Thanks.
eatwisconsin wrote:EvA wrote:I need advice for a nonagenarian-friendly restaurant on the western side of Madison. My MIL recently moved into a seniors’ complex there, and we want to take her out for an early dinner this Friday (Dec. 23). It can’t be pronouncedly ethnic (not even Italian) or too expensive (because she will be unhappy at what we are spending). Ideally it will take reservations and not be hard for someone in a walker to get into and around in. She likes “plain” food—meaning bake
d/broiled fish, turkey, or chicken, and, most importantly, there must be potatoes and bread. She likes soup but doesn’t eat salad and doesn’t drink alcohol. She also has a huge sweet tooth. I was looking at the Hubbard Avenue Diner in Middleton but would appreciate other suggestions. We have had a heckova time finding places to take her in the Chicago area, and now we need to learn a new area. The kind of place she will like is not at all the usual LTH sort of place, but I hope someone more familiar with Madison will have a good idea. Thanks.
What about a place like Quivey's Grove? Southwest side of Madison: http://www.quiveysgrove.com/
If you don't mind the drive to the east side, The Avenue Bar sounds up your alley too. The food is great and the atmosphere is pure Wisconsin supper club. They serve straight-forward food (steaks, chops, fish,fry) and each meal comes with bread and choice of soup, salad, or cole slaw. http://avenuebarmadison.com/
Thanks--Quivey's Grove sounds very promising. Even if the food isn't the greatest, it sounds like a fun place to eat. We are hoping to avoid a longer drive, but the Avenue Bar sounds good too.
EvA wrote:I need advice for a nonagenarian-friendly restaurant on the western side of Madison. My MIL recently moved into a seniors’ complex there, and we want to take her out for an early dinner this Friday (Dec. 23). It can’t be pronouncedly ethnic (not even Italian) or too expensive (because she will be unhappy at what we are spending). Ideally it will take reservations and not be hard for someone in a walker to get into and around in. She likes “plain” food—meaning baked/broiled fish, turkey, or chicken, and, most importantly, there must be potatoes and bread. She likes soup but doesn’t eat salad and doesn’t drink alcohol. She also has a huge sweet tooth. I was looking at the Hubbard Avenue Diner in Middleton but would appreciate other suggestions. We have had a heckova time finding places to take her in the Chicago area, and now we need to learn a new area. The kind of place she will like is not at all the usual LTH sort of place, but I hope someone more familiar with Madison will have a good idea. Thanks.
eatwisconsin wrote:Thanks--Quivey's Grove sounds very promising. Even if the food isn't the greatest, it sounds like a fun place to eat. We are hoping to avoid a longer drive, but the Avenue Bar sounds good too.
I haven't been there myself but have heard nothing but rave reviews for Quiveys. Their fish fry is usually mentioned as one of the best in the Madison area.
I have been to the Avenue a few times and its always a great time and the steaks are outstanding.
EvA wrote:eatwisconsin wrote:Thanks--Quivey's Grove sounds very promising. Even if the food isn't the greatest, it sounds like a fun place to eat. We are hoping to avoid a longer drive, but the Avenue Bar sounds good too.
I haven't been there myself but have heard nothing but rave reviews for Quiveys. Their fish fry is usually mentioned as one of the best in the Madison area.
I have been to the Avenue a few times and its always a great time and the steaks are outstanding.
Good to know about Quivey's. I was just responding based on some internet reviews... We've made a reservation there, so I'll report back! Thanks again, eatwisconsin.
Da Beef wrote:Ahh yes my old stomping grounds. Where do I start? Not sure so instead ill just list every place worth trying and a brief description. Hope this helps.
Pel Meni- This State St. shack was actually started by a friend of mine who spent time in Alaska and while there started making pel meni (russian dumplings). This is a small storefront and they offer pel meni in 2 ways, meat and potato, done 2 ways, traditional (lots of butter and sour cream) and their version which is vinegar, curry powder, hot sauce and cilantro. I always ordered a large($7) half and half done their way. This place is excellent for lunch.
lnasreen wrote:To Da Beef and others:
Was in Madison this past September and was crushed to discover that PEL MENI was gone. (Or did I miss it?) That little place had a great vibe and dumplings were awesome. Wish they'd re-open somewhere in Chicago.
chicagostyledog wrote:Has any one been back to Dotty's Dumpling Dowry lately? It's been six years since our last visit to DDD and was wondering what the burgers were like these days.
SonofJonah wrote:chicagostyledog wrote:Has any one been back to Dotty's Dumpling Dowry lately? It's been six years since our last visit to DDD and was wondering what the burgers were like these days.
I was there this past November and the burgers were as good as ever. Just as I remember from 3 years ago, the previous time I enjoyed them. Loosely packed, high quality meet, cooked to perfection.
Da Beef wrote:
Same hand made dumplings, same menu as last time, better beef!
These were as good as ever and well worth the wait. I always go half and half with a small order of all beef.
a Mad City Legend Returns with a Roar!
Paul's Pel'meni*
203 W. Gorham st
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 354-1713
Clean Fill wrote:Probably too late since you posted this yesterday but next time while in Mukwonago stop by Sandy's Miller Time on Mainstreet and try the steakburger. Sandy's is about a mile North of the Elegant Fleecer (I mean farmer) on ES/Main Street. Thick cut melty Muenster cheese on a burger with some onions sauteed in Jack Daniels paired with spotted cow hits the spot. Gotta love the joints that have the grill at the end of the bar & a skilled double duty bartender/cook.