Happy Valentine’s Day! Well, not quite yet, but it’s time to plan for the big day this Thursday. We’ve a great night lined up for any student budget with dinner options, a show and something for the sweetest of teeth. We guarantee any date will enjoy a night away from campus at… Read more »

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 With the recent marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado and decriminalization emerging in many regions, stoner culture is swiftly returning from the fringe. A new restaurant on University Avenue is looking to take advantage of this growing market as CHeBA… Read more »

43 North Cuisine: Contemporary American Location: 108 King St. With its delectable menu and sleek interior, 43 North is sure to be a classy dining experience. If you’ve dined in Restaurant Muramoto or Sushi Muramoto, you’ve likely experienced the attention to detail and to flavor experimentation typical of owner Shinji Muramoto’s… Read more »

State Street, extending from Library Mall to the Capitol building, is a well-known nexus of fine food, atmosphere and relaxation for University of Wisconsin students. The latest addition to the street’s growing collection of worldwide cuisine comes in the form of Dragon-I, an Asian fusion restaurant specializing in Chinese, Thai… Read more »

I had the opportunity to write about DLux, the new burger joint opened by Food Fight, a few weeks ago and it got me thinking about burgers. They’re just a patty and a bun, right? Sure, maybe at their core, but the styles of burgers have become so varied that… Read more »

I love sushi. While it may not be everyone’s favorite, I consider sushi to be the ultimate eating experience. The unique textures and tastes in each roll form a playground for the senses. But while sushi’s popularity has been steadily rising in the United States, there is a big misconception… Read more »

Some people were sad to see Taco Bell go. For many, the memories were nauseating at best, but a certain die-hard group of fast food lovers lamented the loss of the State Street franchise. Another casualty, too, was Kentucky Fried Chicken. Most people, however, were perfectly happy to see the… Read more »

When 2 a.m. rolls around in downtown Madison, the streets are filled with shouts of joy from a night on the town and growls of stomachs hungry for something non-liquid. While pizza joints and Parthenon are always available, those who crave something a little less meat and a little more… Read more »

It’s happened to all of us. You grab that anticipated item out of the fridge only to find that your carton of milk, fresh apple or container of potato salad has spoiled. You toss the offending item into the trash, destined for a landfill. As an advocate for choosing fresh… Read more »

Tom Ray started out working for Food Fight Restaurant Group as a bartender at Fresco. Today, he is the general manager and one of the proprietors at DLux. His managing partner, Caitlin Suemnicht also worked at Food Fight before becoming an owner when she was a server at Johnny Delmonico’s.… Read more »

Running a restaurant can be a balancing act between trying to put out the best food possible and keeping prices low to attract customers. DLux, Food Fight Restaurant Group’s latest venture, manages to keep its prices low while putting out some seriously good food. DLux is located on Martin Luther… Read more »

Located at 449 State St. above Asian Kitchen, Redamte Coffee House seeks to “bring redemption to business, culture, and purpose through a socially responsible and community-focused coffee shop.” Open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Redamte serves up cuisine made from the best and freshest locally grown… Read more »

After head shops and cafes, the last thing State Street needs is another frozen yogurt joint. Yet, less than a month before the start of term, Illinois-based Forever Yogurt became the newest addition to campus’ main drag. Red Mango is still probably the best bet if you value health and… Read more »

Fourthmeal adherents still bruised from the aftershocks of allegedly diminished meat content in Taco Bell’s beef offerings received a transfusion on March 8 with what the firm described as the largest product launch in its history. In an attempt to revive sluggish sales, the Shangri-la of late-night food plunked down… Read more »