://www.nittygrittybirthdayplace.com/joomla/ Thai- Sa Bai Thong- great Pad Ka-Ree- on University Avenue a mile or so west of campus- http://www.sabaithong.com/ L’Etoile- best restaurant in Madison, but pricey ($100 per diner... (63 replies, last updated by noshing September 19, 2009)

I’ll be spending three days (W-F) in Madison for a seminar the first week of November. Staying near the UoW campus. Can anyone recommend good places to grab a quick bite and maybe a beer in central Madison? With the... (7 replies, last updated by former madtowner October 28, 2005)

We will be in Madison later this month for a short visit (our first). Can anyone recommend some good places for lunch and dinner—we will have two teens with us. Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by amy March 15, 2005)

I will be going to Madison, WI next week on business and I am looking for a nice place to have dinner with my business associate. We will be there only one night but since our meeting ends in the afternoon and our flight is not... (2 replies, last updated by Michele Fuchs April 1, 1999)

I will be in Madison on Saturday APR 04, and would like to take a friend to a nice breakfast place. Someplace where you might find wild rice pancakes or brioches filled with interesting things or eggs florentine...you get the... (3 replies, last updated by Doug April 1, 2009)

's Day, if you can still get a reservation there. Don’t miss the beignets for dessert! I posted a detailed report on my meal in the discussion at http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/462929 In addition to that topic, you might... (1 reply, last updated by nsxtasy February 8, 2009)

I’m looking for the best catering service in madison. I would be interested if anyone can give me suggestions. Jonny Hunter (3 replies, last updated by adia July 30, 2006)

I will be in Madison for 4 days next week. I’m looking for any restaurants that are either true BYOB’s (no liquor license) or BYOB friendly, with a corkage fee. Thanks, Al (1 reply, last updated by Dave R. August 9, 2004)

We are travelling to Madison in mid-May (with a chowhound 3 year old) and would appreciate any recommendations for restaurant finds in Madison, Wisconsin and thereabouts. Thx! (2 replies, last updated by Barbara Marshall March 28, 2001)

We were just in Madison last weekend. Best NY style pizza, hands down: Casa Bianca. It’s downtown, I think on Bassett and Johnson. There may be another branch. Best stuff I’ve had since moving west of the Hudson! Also... (8 replies, last updated by Finn March 16, 2005)

Somewhere on the University of Wisconsin - Madison website is a listing of the Wisconsin master cheesemakers and their locations. That is definitely worth looking for. (50 replies, last updated by sarapeater April 21, 2009)

The only Wisconsin chili that I am familiar with is Real Chili which has several locations in Milwaukee, one near the Marquette University campus. The Real Chili is similar, but not identical but is more expensive. The look of the... (20 replies, last updated by 2chez mike July 1, 2005)

Central Wisconsin (‘CW’) - Very Roughly Wausau, Stevens Point, points about 30 miles north, south, east, and west. Where many people from the south and west pass through on their way to vacation in northern Wisconsin... (50 replies, last updated by gridder September 12, 2009)

of Madison and briefly escape into the tropics. Another favorite of mine is LuLu’s on Old University. It has an authentic feel with the most delicious hummus, tabuli salad, and falafel I’ve ever had. Friends... (1 reply, last updated by Nicole January 20, 2002)

Hello, Does anyone know of any interesting place to eat or good foodie andventures to have near Madison, Wisconsin? Specifically in Cambridge or Lake Mills would be even better. Thanks. Rachel (5 replies, last updated by jackiecat August 15, 2009)