Restaurant Review
Kyle Nabilcy
Sern Sapp is something new in Madison's Lao scene
Sern Sapp is its own thing. You will see phrases like “street favorite,” “comforting,” and “very much like home” on this menu, and the operation stays true to those guiding lights.
Linda Falkenstein
Daily dose of dosa
Dine in — Kutty Leaf’s best dishes are those you don’t want getting soggy or cold via takeout.
Sep 12, 2025
Kyle Nabilcy
Orchard in Verona expands on the tasting room model
Verona’s Orchard is the new restaurant from The Cider Farm, a maker of ciders from heirloom cider apples, near Mineral Point. Let me tell you, it’s a vibe.
Aug 15, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Grab fun Korean street food at Cafe MiMi
Cafe MiMi is Korean street food meets comfort food, served where Allen Street meets Regent Street.
Jul 5, 2025
Kyle Nabilcy
Mishqui reaches new heights for Madison’s Peruvian scene
Mishqui started its impressive run in early 2022 on Monona Drive. Since then it’s added a downtown Madison and a Middleton location.
Jun 15, 2025
Linda Falkenstein
Sweetgreen or Crisp & Green establish themselves in Madison
People like the idea of eating healthy, and fun salads say “health” without the bummer of “being on a diet.”
May 4, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Molten Monkey takes on the deep-dish style with the crispy halo
While Molten Monkey is not Madison’s first Detroit-style shop, it is arguably its most successful.
Apr 4, 2025
Linda Falkenstein
Teamoji is 😍
Find Korean corn dogs, mochi doughnuts, bubble tea and best of all, Korean toast sandwiches at Teamoji.
Mar 8, 2025
8:00 AM
Kyle Nabilcy
Zen Ramen is not just another ramen place
The unfussy comfort of Zen Ramen is worth some calm contemplation.
Feb 9, 2025
8:00 AM
Kyle Nabilcy
Ama, Willy Street’s new Nepali restaurant, is a stunner
Ama doesn’t feel like anything I’ve experienced before. And that’s especially remarkable, considering it’s from the family that brought Madison Chautara, Himal Chuli and Dobhan.
Dec 7, 2024
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Heavenly treats
Listen in on this GF intel. We round up three excellent spots for gluten-free baked goods.
Nov 7, 2024
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
It’s complicated
La Choza del Viejo means “the old man’s hut,” and its parenthetical subtitle on Google is “The Best Chinese Food.” If there’s confusion, the restaurant seems set on immediately resolving it.
Oct 5, 2024
8:00 AM
Les Delices de Awa via Facebook
In awe
Awa Sibi opened her catering business, Les Delices De Awa, in 2018, serving food from West Africa. Now Sibi has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Atwood Avenue.
Sep 11, 2024
8:00 AM
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Sern Sapp is something new in Madison's Lao scene
Sern Sapp is its own thing. You will see phrases like “street favorite,” “comforting,” and “very much like home” on this menu, and the operation stays true to those guiding lights.
