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WALK THIS WAY Four urban adventures on foot

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T H E A R T C R A W L The east end of Willy Street offers an unpredictable palette of in- and outside(r) art BY CR AIG J O H NS O N

I’m no art critic, but I know what I like, and I like dogs. I like art as well, but my dog comes first. Her name is Angel, and she demands walks. The great thing about these constant walks is that while Angel stops to smell everything, it’s given me the opportunity to find all the art around the east end of Williamson Street. Over the last year, I’ve worked out what one might call an art crawl through my little corner of Madison. We start at Evolution Arts Collective, 202 S. Dickinson St. This gallery and studio space has displayed the works of artists of all stripes. It’s open during shows, events, fundraisers, or if an artist working in the studio feels like turning on the open sign. “We’ve had classically trained artists. We’ve had skateboard artists,” says Bijon Ronaghy, who co-owns Evolution with Kim Roberts. They welcome Angel and me into the studio space, where Ronaghy shows me a hydraulic hoist — a massive hook on a track attached to the ceiling. It’s left over from the days when the building was used to construct satellites (part of the Hubble was built there). I asked if artists use it in any way. “They can if they want to,” says Ronaghy. “It holds 3,000 pounds. If you wanted, you could paint the bottom of your truck.” From there, I follow Dewey Court onto Schley Pass and then to the 1300 block of East Wilson Street. The gardens of this stretch of Craftsman-style bungalows are populated by a notable amount of statuary: two giant ants fighting each other, a glowering creepy sun, a propped-up baby grand’s sounding board standing guard. Angel takes interest in a buddha, sniffing at its belly for enlightenment. We pop back to Willy Street at Baldwin. A sign on the door of the charming Hatch Art House, 1248 Williamson, announces “Super Cool, Well-Behaved Dogs Welcome.” In we go. Hatch is a gallery and gift shop filled with prints, upcycled art, mixed-media pieces, handmade jewelry and other accessories, all made by Wisconsin artists. “It’s a good feeling knowing you’ve helped out an artist who may live down the street from you,” says owner Tammy Schreiter. We head down another block to see what’s new at Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse, 1101 Williamson. For over a decade, Mother Fool’s has offered its east wall up to local graffiti artists to display their skills. As of this writing, it features a cruel yellow face demanding “I WANT DUV,” which I’m sure means something. I choose to embrace the mystery. By the time this is published, the wall may display a different mural, as new work goes up every month or two. The inside of Mother Fool’s is an art gallery too, but being that I’m with a dog, we can only peek through the plate glass to see what it has to offer. We then move on to Jenifer Street and turn left back towards home.

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Behind the Weary Traveler on the corner of Willy and Few is the most unexpected art display in town. Sixteen paintings by a variety of artists are screwed onto the railing leading to the second-story apartments. They’ve been up there for a couple of years, and they look great, despite exposure to all the weather that Wisconsin has to offer. According to bartender Evan Query, the paintings were discovered by Weary owner Chris Berge, who salvaged them from someone’s trash and screwed them to the stairs. This slash of art brings a bit of magic and amusement into what was once just another dull back lot. Art should be applied this way more often — as something that jolts us awake so that we might see the world better. This jolt is not always a positive thing. Take, for instance, the mural on the side of the Willy Street Co-op, 1221 Williamson. It’s entitled “Utopia,” but you may know it as “Two Topless Teenage Twins Twined Together.” To complain about it, though, is to fall into the old artist’s trap: Criticize and “you can’t handle

the female form.” I don’t object to the nudity here; I object to the execution. The whole thing fails at being profound, and ends up being awkward for everyone involved. I avoid the whole thing by crossing Willy Street. Down a block, Angel stops to smell something important. Maybe a crumb from a Lazy Jane’s scone — or maybe a bone, since we are outside Great Plains Paleontology, 1334 Willy. Believe it or not, owner Craig Pfister is a dinosaur bone dealer. He excavates, cleans and sells dino fossils (though the store has no regular open hours, you can look at bones by appointment; call 608-294-9386). While Angel continues to explore, my eyes drift down and I notice five dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters embedded in the cement next to the building. Earlier at Evolution Arts, Ronaghy told me that “Art is whatever you call art.” Here are manmade dinosaur fossils. It’s simple. It’s funny. A child could get that joke, and discovering it makes me excited as a child; I know that whenever I walk past here, my eyes will glance down to discover it all over again. I think I’ll call it art. ■

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T H E H IS T O R Y C R A W L Mansion Hill offers a 3-D biography of 19th century Madison movers and shakers BY S T U LEV IT AN

No Madison neighborhood ever shone more brightly than Mansion Hill in the 1890s. From the then-Governor’s Mansion to the UW-Madison president’s house, the neighborhood contained more political power and intellectual influence than any other neighborhood in the state. And some pretty nice houses, too — including a dozen that are registered city landmarks. Start your walk on North Frances Street, where some of the state’s leading intellectuals once lived. Frederick Jackson Turner built a frame house at 629 Frances St. in 1893, the year he made national news by declaring the western frontier had closed. Next door was mathematics professor, later alderman, dean of the graduate school and co-founder of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Charles S. Slichter. And across the street, at 630, lived the brilliant geologist Charles Van Hise. When UW President Charles Kendall Adams retired due to failing health in 1901, the “Frances Street Cabal” engineered Van Hise’s appointment as his successor. Only Turner’s house remains standing today. Head north on Langdon around the bend. At 211 Langdon St. lived lumbermanphilanthropist and park namesake Thomas E. Brittingham, the richest man in Madison when he died in 1924. This mansion is gone, but his Dunmuvin estate in the Highlands remains, and serves as the residence for the university president. At 151 Langdon (no longer standing) lived the only teacher Frank Lloyd Wright respected, Allan Darst Conover, supervising architect for the Armory/ Gymnasium (“the Red Gym”), the dedication of which sparked statewide celebration in May 1894. Wright’s first major project in Madison — a beautiful boathouse at the Mendota end of Carroll Street — had opened just a month before. Commissioned by the Madison Improvement Association — founded by John Olin (who lived at 762 Langdon, no longer standing), with several neighbors on the board — the public facility had gazebo towers and a gracefully curving roof. Wright left his family’s home on Livingston Street and moved to Chicago in 1887. When the boathouse was razed in 1926, no one even noted who the architect had been. A single block on Langdon was home to both the era’s most important jurist — the progressive Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice John Winslow at number 131 — and its most beloved — Justice Burr Jones at number 112 (home no longer standing). Two of their neighbors were immigrants: the president of the German-American Bank, John J. Suhr, who built a fine French Second Empire residence at 121 Langdon (a city landmark); and the Norwegian industrialist-diplomat Halle Steensland, who lived in a massive Queen Anne still extant at 146 until he moved to an equally fine red brick house at 315 N. Carroll St. (That house, also a city landmark, was just recently moved around the corner to front on Gorham Street.) The new Edgewater towers over the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Langdon Street. In the late 19th 1 4

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century, one of Wisconsin’s seats in the U.S. Senate bounced back and forth across Wisconsin Avenue near this site, as William F. Vilas, 12 E. Gilman St., took the post in 1891 from John C. Spooner, 150 Langdon, who took it back six years later. But the stolid Vilas mansion, the only home in Madison where a sitting U.S. president has slept (Grover Cleveland, for whom Vilas served as Secretary of the Interior in 1887), is gone. The imposing house on the hill overlooking the lake was razed in 1963, after the university declined to accept its donation from Vilas’ heirs. Next, zig-zag over to the corner of North Pinckney and East Gilman streets. Here the towering sandstone Italianate villa with gingerbread-bedecked balconies and formal gardens at 423 N. Pinckney brought industrial and political power together better than any other single structure. Here lived the families of implement dealer Morris Fuller (whose factory office lives on as the new Pasqual’s on East Washington Avenue) and his son-inlaw, mayor, state senator and future Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Robert Bashford. Just a few steps down Pinckney Street, a rambling white brick Italianate with lovely period garden at 102 E. Gorham was home to another former mayor and statewide party boss — Elisha Keyes, also a powerful regent and postmaster who served from the Lincoln administration to Theodore Roosevelt’s. Turn right and walk two blocks down Gorham to the stately late Victorian brick building with multiple gables and distinctive porches at 401 N. Carroll. Built for parks philanthropist Daniel K. Tenney, this was home

for many years to another former mayor — the elegant industrialist, powerful UW regent and ballfield namesake Breese J. Stevens. Like fellow former mayor Bashford, Stevens married a daughter of factory owner Morris Fuller; tragically, Emma Curtis Fuller Stevens died in childbirth in 1870. The presidents of all five of the city’s banks lived within these blocks, including the First National Bank’s Napoleon Bonaparte Van Slyke, who had a leading but checkered role in the city’s governance in the 1850s and ’60s. His distinctive Italianate sandstone in the next block at 510 N. Carroll features outstanding stonework, using a distinctive German technique possibly unique to this region, in which large blocks alternate with smaller stones, with the whole wall then covered in raised mortar. The neighborhood even saw a second generation of greatness. Just around the corner at 15 W. Gilman St., the boy who would become Madison’s most versatile architect, Frank Riley, lived with parents Eliza and Ed (Dad was executive secretary for the Board of Regents). Right across the street, at 14 W. Gilman, April 17, 1897, brought the birth of three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Thornton Wilder, whose play Our Town would chronicle the ordinary folk of Grover’s Corners, a world very different from the neighborhood of senators and bank presidents he grew up in. ■ Stu Levitan is chair of the Madison Landmarks Commission.

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T H E N A T U R E C R A W L The north side offers a patchwork of green spaces for a suburban trek BY LIND A F ALKENS T EIN

The north side generally receives low marks for being a “walkable neighborhood.” If you want to walk to a coffee shop that might be true, and it’s definitely true if you want to walk to a bookstore or a theater. But for quick, uncrowded access to nature, it’s exceedingly walkable. Nature is woven into the fabric of the north side. This stroll hits six formal and informal natural areas for a 4.75-mile suburban exploration; a longer loop is easily created by adding a side trek to Jackson’s Landing for an eight-mile workout. Begin at the intersection of Harper Road and Troy Drive. There’s a Little Free Library on the corner, built to resemble some of the characteristic buildings at the adjacent Mendota Mental Health Center. On the opposite side of Troy, look for a gravel path that leads into the woods near 452 Troy Drive and head in. To your left, an informal twist of wood-chipped trail was preserved when neighbors rallied against the construction of a proposed storage facility for the State Historical Society and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum there in 2011. Look for a council ring of log benches. But that’s a detour; continue on the gravel farm driveway and head north to Troy Gardens prairie. The 10-acre restored tallgrass prairie, on your right as the gravel ends, is part of Troy Gardens co-housing, community garden and urban farm. Flora thrives, with coneflowers, vervain and spiderwort prominent. In fall the grass is tall enough to hide all traces of the surrounding neighborhood. Metal markers by Madison artist Michael Burns are scattered throughout the prairie, and in its center, there’s a sunken-rock council ring (yes, another council ring) by landscape designer Steve Ziegler. The orderly rows of Troy Community Farm are to the east. After exploring the several trail loops, emerge onto the grounds of the Central Wisconsin Center and head north to the intersection of Knutson Drive and Westport Road. Continue north on Westport. This block is the longest

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on-road segment, but this feels more like a country lane than the suburbs. Those taking the shorter hike will turn left here, onto Green Avenue. The 3.5-mile side trip to Jackson’s Landing starts here. Continue on Westport Road, where the shoulder widens and marsh lines both sides of this popular jogging and dog-walking stretch. Birds abound. There’s a pit stop available at the Nau-Ti-Gal, 5360 Westport Rd., where the porch, great for lounging, overlooks the Yahara River as it enters Lake Mendota. A left on Blue Bill Parkway and a right on Edinburgh will bring you to Jackson’s Landing, a natural area tucked behind the Westshire Village at the Lake senior housing development. Jackson’s Landing, a town of Westport park, was completed in 2013. Trails wind through a woods that has been largely cleared of invasives; interpretive signs will tell you what plants you’re looking at. Named after the Jackson family, which owned the land starting in the 1930s, the park was once home to a cabin where doctors from the Jackson Clinic would

come to play cards and grill out on Friday nights, according to the town of Westport’s Jim Stephenson. The family also maintained large gardens here, says Stephenson. Acres of marsh between the trails and Lake Mendota make this an excellent birding spot. You’re likely to see sandhill cranes stalking the reeds here. Other refreshment spots on the edge of Jackson’s Landing are the Willows Tavern, 5485 Willow Rd.; Athens Gyros at the Trader Gus gas station, 5420 Willow Rd.; and the Parched Eagle brewpub, 5440 Willow Rd. Then retrace your route back to the intersection of Westport and Green. From Green, a quick right on Beilfuss Drive takes you to Westport Meadows Park, a grassy playground that serves as an entrance to the .6 miles of wooded trails of the Cherokee Marsh – Mendota Unit. Heading south, the trail splits — both branches will take the hiker to Sauthoff Road, but taking the left branch leads directly to an entrance to Meadow Ridge Conservation Park. A gravel path crosses the 9.87 acre park, but look for a side path to the left that loops up atop a sandstone bluff, populated with bee balm, an Indian effigy mound and a view that overlooks Lake Mendota. (This detour joins back up with the main path.) At the Meadow Ridge playground, take Meadow Valley Drive south to the grounds of the Mendota Mental Health Center, where following Main Drive across the grounds brings the walker to Cinder Lane. Heading down Cinder toward the lake, a grassy area on the right showcases a large panther mound. (A quick detour to the left, behind cottages “A” and “B,” is the largest eagle effigy mound in the state.) Cinder Lane leads to Governor’s Island, the north side’s version of Picnic Point. It’s not an island but a peninsula, with several easy beachy access points to the lake — but also, in a quirk of geology, high bluffs. Usually someone’s fishing from well-worn perches on the bluffs. After completing the Governor’s Island loop, follow the shoreline path (first gravel, than cinder) east back to Harper Road — and your starting point. ◆

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The term “pub crawl” dates back to 1800, according to the Oxford English Dictionary; there’s a similar word in Japanese, “kuidaore,” which refers to the food version of a pub crawl. Eat until you drop, basically. In Madison, there are a number of walkable areas where one could spend an afternoon (or evening, or longer) doing a bit of gastronomical immersion learning. I recommend the pedestrian-friendly Monroe Street corridor. And no, you don’t actually have to eat until you drop. You should start with a little food, though; there will be drinks later. If I can be so bold as to presume you’ll be doing this crawl with at least one friend, let me suggest splitting a pizza and a salad at Pizza Brutta to start things off. The Caesar covers the Neapolitan pizza landscape properly, salty and savory and acidic. In the summer, a basil-forward pie like the Nostrano will be gorgeously fragrant. The sausage is crisp, the red peppers cut through the fat just a little bit, and oh, that basil. It’s okay to eat this pizza with a fork and knife, but after a slice or two, you’re probably going to break down and eat it “a libretto,” “folded like a book.” Now you’ve laid down a respectable base, as the kids say, how do you keep it from weighing you down? Some caffeine, perhaps? A few storefronts south on Monroe sits Crescendo Espresso Bar and Cafe, which pours one of those most on-trend beverages in town: nitro-tapped cold press coffee. Using technology typically found in the beer world, the nitro tap turns out an exquisitely smooth cup of cold coffee, gently cascading like a pint of Guinness. Drink this black over ice, or dope it up with some cream for a little extra richness. If coffee isn’t your thing, try a frozen matcha tea. It’s far less sweet than at the chain coffee shops, though Crescendo also has a blueberry version that’s sweet and delicious. Hang out for a few minutes at Crescendo, soak up your coffee and the casually hip vibe, and when you’re fully charged, set out for Brasserie V. It’s only a minute’s walk. The taps at Brasserie V have been

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continuously awesome for years. You’ll find sour and wild beers, malty Belgians, dry-hopped saisons — a mind-boggling number and variety of delicious beers. I can’t tell you what’ll be on tap when you arrive, but ask the experts behind the bar for a suggestion. It’ll be good. Walking south again, you’ll have a half-mile or so to consider your options. You’ll pass the campus of Edgewood College as you move into the heart of the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood. Alight upon the Laurel Tavern, a long-standing neighborhood tap, and order an Old Fashioned or maybe a Jack and Coke. Do something old-school, because this joint demands it. Is it Friday? Order the walleye pike. Move quickly past the temptation of Michael’s Frozen Custard (maybe next time; I didn’t build an allowance for a huge waffle cone into this tour!), and take a seat at the bar at jacs Dining and Tap House. Speaking of Fridays, I love the fried cod here, but there are six other days of the week to consider too. When I think of beer at jacs, I think of New Holland Dragon’s Milk. It’s almost the house beer here, seemingly always on tap. You’ll find other beers from breweries across the United States and Belgium. Try something new here, something unfamiliar.

Bluephies Restaurant and Vodkatorium turned 20 earlier this year. It’s still a goofy, neon-tinted quirksplosion of a diner. The cookie dough eggrolls are still a marvel. But the cocktails are what butter Bluephies’ bread. Try something spirit-forward at this point in your travels; you’ve earned it. The rye whiskey and allspice liqueur Lion’s Tail, perhaps? Or maybe a zingy Monroe Street Mule to wake your palate up before the end of this road. If you started this crawl in the early afternoon, I hope you’ve taken your time and enjoyed each stop. The sun has started to set, and if the weather’s right, fireflies are lighting your way past Lake Wingra’s wetlands. If you’ve waited until autumn, the leaves will be gorgeous in sunset. Winter? Well, a basket of hot, fresh shrimp fritters at Gates & Brovi are appropriate for any season. Prop yourself up on the immaculately smooth polished bar, order a glass of white or, if you’re me, a tequila and tonic with a lemon, and remember your trip down Monroe Street. ◆

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2. L I L IA NA’ S

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3. SALVATO RE’ S TO MATO PI ES

ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1.

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MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 1.

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2. K ABU L RESTAU R A NT

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2. A LC H EM Y 3. TH E G REEN OWL CAFE

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3. M I C KE Y ’ S TAVERN

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3. R ARE STE AKHO U S E

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2. TH E S E T T - U N I O N SO UTH 3. C IT Y BA R

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2. TH E PL A Z A TAVERN 3. U P NO RTH

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The Laurel Tavern

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‘City of the Four Lakes’ platted, 1836

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Orchard Ridge Communication workers go on strike at WISC-TV Channel 3, 1973

Regent George Gershwin plays West High School, 1934

ODANA RD.

ALLIED DR .

McKENNA BLVD.

Westhaven Trails

Ice Age Falls

Westmorland

Summit Woods

RAYMOND RD.

Skyview Meadows MAPLE GROVE RD.

Morse Pond

HAMMERSLEY RD.

PRAIRIE RD.

PLEASANT VIEW RD.

Greentree

Park Ridge

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GAMMON RD.

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YELLO W STONE D R .

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SOUTH POINT RD.

Midvale Heights

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Hawks Ridge Hawk’s Creek

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Sunset Confederate SPEED Village cemetery, 1862

University Hill Farms MINERAL POINT

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Epic Systems is launched Rocky Services as HumanHoyt Bluff Computing, Park1979 Sunset Northernmost Hills

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High Point Estates

Fireworks technician dies in July 4th accident, 1986

Hawks Landing

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witness UFO hovering for an hour, 1975

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Hilldale Shopping Center opens, 1962

Newberry Heights

Hawks Woods

Epic Systems Corp. builds and relocates to large campus, 2005

WATTS RD.

Linden Park

Town of Verona

Glen Oak Hills

Nation’s oldest housing co-op established, H HILL SOUT1936 D

Student government University Bay throws massive toga party, 1978

First human stem cells are cultivated, 1998

OXFORD RD.

SHOREWOOD HILLS

School named for Hmong general Vang Pao renamed 12 days later, 2008

MID-TOWN RD.

VALLEY VIEW RD.

Big Sky Drive-In, 1954-85

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Faircrest Parkwood Marbella Village Oakwood Police officers Village

MINERAL POINT RD.

Eagle Heights

Cops subdue stolen . donut truck DR in high TA speed N Dchase, 2007 ME

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Tormey Ridge

Glacier stops here 10,000 years ago

Oakbridge Condo

Peppermint Park amusement park, 1960-68

Cardinal Glenn

Walnut Grove

Millstone COLONY INNER DR. Wexford Tamarack Ridge Parkwood West Trails

Oakbridge

Crestwood

Parkwood Hills BLU

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MINERAL POINT RD.

Junction Ridge

FIE WEST

Woodstone

Spruce Hollow

Sauk Creek

Spring Harbor

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Elderberry

Skyview Terrace Stonefield Wexford WoodsWoodland Highlands Village Hills Ridge SAW MILL RD. Woodlands Appalachian Condo Wexford Epernay Saukborough Ridge Crossing Condo Wyndmere Wexford OLD SAUK RD. Sauk Creek Condo Village Condo EFIEL ON ST

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Old Middleton Greenway D

BLACKHAWK RD.

Rare white rhino buried 1983, unearthed 2002

Dick & Liz Cheney’s grad student housing, 1967-68

Stricker's Pond

Lake Mendota

Early French fur trader cabin, 1833

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Fire devastates Tiedeman's downtown, 1900 Pond

GREENWAY

UNIVERSITY AVE. ELMWOOD ST.

Esser Pond

ELDERBERRY RD.

C ENT URY AVE

Middleton opens its first inn, the Stamm House, 1847

W. OLD SAUK RD.

Twelve men report seeing 35-foot sea creature, 1892

MIDDLETON

Greystone

Middleton Hills

HIGHLAND

HIGH RD.

(BUS. HW Y. 12)

AIRPORT RD.

Town of Middleton

Orson Welles stages one-boy Jekyll & Hyde play at camp, 1925

Pheasant Branch Creek

1.5 acre bog breaks away from North Yahara River, floats to Governor’s Island, Picnic Point and Union Terrace, 1993

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State builds Nevins Fish Hatchery, 1876 RICHARDSON ST.

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Mayor deputizes 30 Klansmen to assist in Greenbush liquor raids, 1924

The Onion ’s first office, 1988

W. Dayton St.

Ray-O-Vac begins as French Battery Company, 1906

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University of Wisconsin Arboretum

‘New Year’s Gang’ plots to bomb Sterling Hall, 1970

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Early gay bar The Back Door opens, 1972

‘Concrete Park’

Home of UW coach Henry Cochems, ‘father of theThe Hub forward pass,’ 1904

Bootleggers’ ‘Death Corner’ claims six victims, 1913-1920s

Campus Ramp

Frat holds blackface ‘slave auction’ State Sta te St. benefit, 1988

Bar refuses to serve black veteran, is fined $10, 1947

t Winkieothe v e elephant C t . n C kills 3-year-old t. girl, 1966

Aviator Charles Lindbergh’s college residence, 1920S

Klief Park

Greenbush 36 Rhesus monkeys escape zoo, only 14 are found, E 1960

Library Progressives take M allGOP control ofMall state convention, 1904

Rodney Dangerfield Bascom Hill Martin Luther L a t hfor r oBack is filmed p King Jr. speech, to School, 1985 1962

Draft board torched, 1970

Early radio station 9XM begins regular broadcasts, 1916

First raucous Halloween features panty raid, 1899

Statue of Liberty first erected on frozen lake, 1977

Two nude women dash through Union Terrace, becoming Madison’s first streakers, 1974

John Muir gets Muir first botany M W lesson, 1861 Woods

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Toboggan slide, 1919-1957

A thousand artificial pink flamingos roost, 1979

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More than 1,000 Confederate soldiers imprisoned, scores dying of disease, 1862

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Kentucky Fried Theater comic troupe debuts, 1971

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ROTC is fire-bombed, 1970

Injured Badgers quarterback dies after game, 1944

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Anti-Vietnam Dow protest turns violent, 1967

Dr.

Lit

Adams St.

Vilas

Dozens of fans crushed in rush to field following upset victory over Michigan, 1993

Student boxer’s death Crazylegs La.

heralds a nationwide ban on Dudgeon-Monroe intercollegiate boxing, 1960 Monroe St.

Army Math Resource Center bombed, killing researcher, 1970 r.

Ron Dayne breaks NCAA all-time rushing record, 1999

ne Muhammed Ali loses his last A fight asve.Cassius Clay, 1959

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Castle Pl.

N. Brearly St.

N. Livingston St.

N. Blount St.

N. Butler St.

N. Blair St.

N. Hancock

N. Franklin

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Monona Terrace Ramp

Halfback Red Grange leads Chicago Bears over Minneapolis Red Jackets, 1929

E. Mifflin St.

Berlin Olympics gold medalist Jesse Owens runs in three exhibition sprints, 1938

Breese Stevens Field

Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige leads Kansas City Monarchs over local all-stars, 1947 St. E. Main

Teen dance breaks out into racially charged fights, prompting city to study relations between blacks and police, 1968

First school, 1839

E. Wilson St. Peck Cabin, first building, 1837

Wi Kerr-McGee Triangle

Law Park Lakeshore filled in with garbage, slot machines, 1930s-40s

S. Brearly St.

Capital City Bike Path

Joh n Nol en Dr.

Former president Theodore Roosevelt speaks at Madison Club grand opening, 1918

S. Paterson St.

Railroad St.

S. Livingston St.

Government East Ramp

First Settlement District

151 S. Blair St.

S. Franklin St.

S. Hancock St.

Pinckney St.

Eddie Ben Elson announces run for county DA nude from strip club stage, 1970

E. Doty St. S. Pinckney

S. Carroll

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‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette’s family home, 1881-1901

Brayton Lot

Houdini escapes straitjacket above crowd, 1924

The Blues E. Madison Dayton St. defeated by Chicago White Sox, 1928, by Chicago Cubs, 1935 Reynolds R eynolds Park P

E. Washington Ave.

Tom Waits plays behind Dangle stripper in hotel lounge, 1978

Main St.

E. Johnson St.

Thomas Jefferson’s grandsons by Sally Hemings run American House hotel, 1850s-60s

W. Wilson St.

State Republican Party born, 1854

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Carroll St.

Fairchild St.

Henry St. Washington pl.

Broom St.

Frederick Douglass speech, 1854

Home of Henry Harnden, capturer of Jefferson Davis, 1874

Legislator shoots and kills legislator, is acquitted, 1842

Mifflin St.

W. Doty St.

Capitol Square North Ramp

Tear gas used to quell homecoming celebrations, 1930s-40s

Capital Square South Ramp

rict

E. Dayton St.

W. Main St.

James Madison Park District

Overture Overtu Center Ramp

W. Mifflin St.

Ralph Waldo Emerson lecture, 1857

Giddings Park

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Orson Welles sent home from school for too-scary Halloween makeup, 1925

Yards 500

400

E. Gorham St.

W. Dayton St.

State St. Capital Ramp

Lincoln School Park

James Madison Park

W. Johnson St.

Alcohol sold at first ‘grog shop,’ c. 1832

300

Prospect Pl.

Period Garden Park

N. Pinckney St.

Drunken Union soldiers attack brewery, 1861

Wisconsin Ave.

W. Gorham St.

N. Carroll St.

Vaudevillians Buster Keaton and W.C. Fields perform on the same bill, 1915

200

Frank Lloyd Wright’s grade school, 1880

E. Gilman St.

The Ramones play

Lisa Link Buckeye Buckey Madison’s first big Peace Lot Park punk rock show, 1977

S. Butler St.

W. Gilman St.

Judge James Doty maps a canal linking the lakes in original Madison plat, 1836

Mansion Hill

100

Washburn Pl.

State-Langdon

Thornton Wilder’s childhood home, 1897-1906

Howard Pl..

Langdon St.

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W. Lakelawn Pl. Pl

Rocker Steve Miller’s college pad, 1962

¼ mile

S. Blount St.

E. Lakelawn Pl Pl..

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Lakelawn Pl..

Williamson St.

Marquette (Wil-Mar) Jenifer St.

Sprecher Brewery 1848-1868, Fauerbach Brewery 1868-1966

M O N O N A

Spaight St.

B.B. Clarke Beach

Georgia O’Keeffe home, 1902-1903

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‘Concrete Park’

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Actress Joan Cusack’s apartment, 1982-83

N. Webster

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed boathouse, 1894-1926

S. Webster

Future socialist mayor of Milwaukee Daniel Hoan cooks for frat as future cycle tycoon William Harley waits tables, 1903-04

M E N D O T A

N. Paterson St.

Russell Walk

iberty ed on , 1977

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MIDMOOR RD.

REINER RD.

FELLAND RD.

DONDEE RD.

VONDRON RD.

Broadway-Lakepoint

‘Missing’ Audrey Seiler discovered, 2004

TOWN OF Moorland-Rimrock MADISON Indian

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EATS _________ 1847 at the Stamm House 6625 Century Ave., 608-203-9430.

Chef Nick Johnson is at the helm of a revamped historic house near the Pheasant Branch. Local and ethical sourcing. Excellent appetizers; fine trout and grass-fed pub burgers, and Lake Superior whitefish for the Friday fish fry. The not-to-be-missed nightly specials are heavier, homier comfort food dishes. New list of craft cocktails. Upper bar area not wheelchair accessible. Moderate. 1847stammhouse.com

1855 Saloon and Grill

218 S. Main St., Cottage Grove, 608-839-3700.

Wood-fired pizza oven, fresh salads, sandwiches, pastas, fish and steak. Good brew selection. Moderate. 1855saloongrill.com

4 and 20 Bakery and Cafe 305 N. 4th St., 608-819-8893.

Quality bakery, breakfast and lunch spot. Pies, scones and other pastries are joined by lush specials like a textbook-perfect breakfast biscuits and fine pork fillings in lunchtime sandwiches. For dessert, don’t miss the replica of the “Oreo.” Inexpensive. 4and20bakery.com

43 North 108 King St., 608-255-4343.

Contemporary American menu. Menu is divided into snacks, soup and salad, and a handful of entrees, with a generous array of local cheeses. Expensive. 43north.biz

5100 Bar

5100 Erling Ave., McFarland, 608-223-5100.

Sports bar in the former Park Ponderosa ballroom. Salads and sandwiches, burgers, flatbread pizzas, pastas also with full dinner entrees (brisket, meatloaf, ribs, walleye, salmon). Breakfast centers on scrambles and Benedict variations. Inexpensive. 5100bar.com

5th Element

2510 University Ave., 608-604-0552.

All beans are sourced from El Salvador and roasted by Four Monkeys Coffee, a roaster based in El Salvador. Inexpensive. 5thelementcoffee.com

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212 State St., 608-250-5150.

A classic-looking Wisconsin tavern space with a bar down one side and booths down the other, with upscale burgers, panini, salads, a few entrees and a roster of spiked milkshakes. Try a 608 Burger and onion rings, and look for Old Sugar Distillery product in the cocktails. Late-night menu. Inexpensive. facebook. com/608restaurant

Price ranges $15 and under is inexpensive. $25 and under is moderate. The rest are expensive. These are focused on what a meal for one person would cost; most restaurants have menus with a wide range of options and prices. For details, please contact the restaurant.

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Palate artists This is our complete list of Madison restaurants, pubs, food carts, meaderies, fish fries, cafeterias, snack stops and sandwicheries. Here are places to take mom and pop for their 50th wedding anniversary, the latest locavore kitchens and the new hipster joint with the extremely unforgiving chairs. From farm to fork and from print to plate: reserve a table, stand in line or just hang out at the bar. We have attempted to compile the most accurate list possible, but the restaurant landscape changes quickly. Seasonal menus change, at the very least, seasonally; many restaurants change entrees even more frequently. In the case of food carts, locations and hours are extremely flexible. When in doubt, call or check a website, Facebook page or Twitter feed to confirm, and see the ongoing updated web version of this list at isthmus.com/food-drink. ISTHMUS ANNUAL MANUAL 2015-2016 4 1

EATS _________ A La Brasa Latin Cuisine 15 N. Broom St., 608-251-1700.

Focus is Mexican cuisine, but with the same A La Brasa name, and the same roasted chicken — one of the best menu options from the original A La Brasa. Inexpensive.

A Pig in a Fur Coat

940 Williamson St., 608-316-3300.

It’s one of Mad City’s prime spots for amazing pork dishes, under the guidance of chef Dan Bonanno — a nominee for James Beard “Rising Star” status. APINFC focuses on small plates — charcuterie, sardines, ravioli, pork belly, etc., but also large plates (tripe, chicken thigh, veal breast, trout). Local beer list. Newly expanded bar area and cocktail program. Moderate. apiginafurcoat.com

Ancora Coffee

112 King St., 608-255-0285. 2871 University Ave., 608-233-5287.

The flagship location on King has a menu of breakfast sandwiches and a range of fancied-up grilled cheese creations, including a Berry Brie and a Jalapeno Apple. Breads are from Madison Sourdough; baked goods come from Batch. Also: evening hours and alcoholic coffee drinks. The excellent coffee is locally roasted and fair trade. The University location has pastries. Inexpensive. ancoracoffee.com

Angelo’s

5801 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-222-1464.

Comfy, home-style Italian neighborhood restaurant with old faves like spaghetti and meatballs, plus ravioli, great pizza and a popular Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. angelosrestaurants.com

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Atomic Koi

Above-average menu, with some Chinese specialties that go beyond the usual storefront takeout. Small on-site dining area. Inexpensive.

Long list of specialty cocktails, with an emphasis on martinis, mojitos, tropical drinks, alcoholic ice teas and champagne cocktails. Inexpensive. atomickoi.com

721 N. High Point Rd., 608-831-6858.

Asian House

1 Dempsey Rd., 608-268-0005.

Chinese with Cantonese emphasis near Woodman’s East. Good number of vegetarian entrees. Inexpensive. asianhousemadisonwi.com

Asian Kitchen

449 State St., 608-255-0571.

Lo mein, mu shu, kung pao and much more, as well as a special diet menu of steamed entrees. Inexpensive. asiankitchenmadison.com

Babcock Hall Dairy Store 1605 Linden Dr., 608-262-3045.

Babcock Hall ice cream by the scoop or gallon, sundaes, real malts, plus breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches with Babcock cheese, soup and sandwich specials, Monday through Friday. Inexpensive. babcockhalldairystore. wisc.edu

Babe’s Restaurant

5614 Schroeder Rd., 608-274-7300.

Watch the big game on the big-screen TV while you enjoy hand-pattied burgers at this sports spot. Plus full dinner menu. Friday fish fry is popular. Inexpensive. babesmadison.com

Badger Bowl

506 E. Badger Rd., 608-274-6662.

Burgers and other specials served while you bowl. Or sit down and let your food digest. Inexpensive. badgerbowl.com

A8 China

608 University Ave., 608-250-8888.

Badgerland Bar and Grill

Chinese food in a convenient campus location. Inexpensive. ua8china.com

525 W. Johnson St. (in the Doubletree Hotel), 608-251-5511.

Abuelo’s

Casual dining near campus. Moderate. doubletree.com

Mexican “embassy” of food with a voluminous menu even for a Mexican restaurant, including promising apps and entrees. Inexpensive. abuelos.com

Bagels Forever

2229 Deming Way, Middleton, 608-831-0739.

2947 University Ave., 608-231-2427.

Madison’s original bagel deli. You can get ’em fresh out of the bins. Inexpensive. bagelsforever. com

Adamah Neighborhood Table 611 Langdon St., 608-411-1574.

Bahn Thai

Kosher dining and catering in the Hillel. Fresh, healthy options with smoothie bar, breakfast plates, sandwiches, falafel, and traditional matzoh ball soup. Inexpensive. adamahmadison.com

944 Williamson St., 608-256-0202.

Delicately prepared Thai cuisine with excellent fish dishes and very spicy sauces. Try the tom ka gai soup. Delivery available 5-8:30 pm. Moderate. bahnthaimadison.com

AJ Bombers

Baldwin Street Grille

201 W. Gorham St., 608-305-4474.

1304 E. Washington Ave., 608-442-8400.

Rotating special burgers plus a dozen house varieties and peanuts that arrive at your table aerially. Pick from the Barrie Burger, a peanut butter-bacon cheeseburger, or the Mad Sconnie, made on Stella’s Bakery spicy cheese bread buns, Sconnie sauce and fried pickles. Upgrade to an organic grass-fed beef patty available for all. Inexpensive. ajbombers.com

Burgers, fries and a good microbrew tap selection. Fish fry, nightly specials. Inexpensive. baldwinstreetgrille.net

Bandung

600 Williamson St., 608-255-6910.

Madison’s only Indonesian restaurant serves up excellent sate-ayam (chicken), sambalgoreng udang (shrimp) and the superb nasi goreng super, a kind of glorified fried rice. They also hold rijsttafel (Dutch for “rice table”), an elaborate meal of Indonesian dishes developed during the Dutch colonial era. Moderate. bandungrestaurant.com

Alchemy Cafe

1980 Atwood Ave., 608-204-7644.

Pub food including the house apple rum burger. Other worthy fare includes a sockeye BLT and desserts by Honey Bee Bakery and Liz Chapa. Veg-friendly, local sourcing, rotating craft beer selection. Inexpensive. alchemycafe.net

Banzo

2105 Sherman Ave., 608-441-2002.

Aldo’s Cafe

330 Orchard St., 608-204-3943.

In the sleek Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery building on campus. Breakfast sandwiches and wraps, plus more sandwiches, salads and wraps for lunch. Fair trade, organic coffee from Just Coffee. Inexpensive. aldoscafemadison.com

Ale Asylum

2002 Pankratz St., 608-663-3926.

Breakfast nachos from the Green Life Cafe.

Asian Sweet Bakery

Small-town pizza place wins points for homey atmosphere, good crust and homemade sauce. Inexpensive.

Madison’s only Asian bakery, with chocolate cake rolls, sponge cake cones, cheese and bacon twists, glazed buns filled with beef, chicken or pork, and the very popular Macau-style egg custard tarts. Also serves breakfast and lunch staples like congee and noodle bowls. Inexpensive.

1609 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-825-2660.

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Alt’n Bach’s Town Tap

123 E. Main St., 608-256-4141.

Daily specials include an all-you-can-eat cod fish fry on Fridays. Burgers, Reubens, smoked brats and beer brats and summer sausage. Inexpensive. altnbach.com

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Anna’s Pizzeria

Taproom with spacious outdoor patio areas. A judicious selection of housemade sandwiches and salads, with 10-inch specialty pizzas. The Madtown Hummus plate and a Hopalicious make an excellent nosh. Inexpensive. aleasylum.com 2602 Whalen Ln., 608-271-9955.

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2685 Research Park Dr., Fitchburg, 608-441-5077.

4710 East Towne Blvd., 608-244-1470. 660 S. Whitney Way, 608-271-5450.

Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. Inexpensive. applebees.com

Argus Bar Grille

Restored bar and grill in historic downtown commercial building. More than just bar food. Big menu of 61 hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, as well as burgers; plus seven salads, soup of the day and appetizers. A largerthan-usual raft of vegetarian options among both the sandwiches and salads. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/Madison/Argus-Bar-AndGrille/246508570390

1017 S. Park St., 608-665-3988.

Athens Gyros

5420 Willow Rd., Waunakee, 608-249-6720. 1614 Monroe St., 608-259-1500

Homemade Greek food. Gyros, pork or chicken souvlaki, Greek chicken, spanikopita, Greek salads, plus burgers and fries. Peppery hummus. Inexpensive. tradergus.com

Atlantis Taverna

239 E. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-837-5700.

Greek favorites like spinach pie, pastitsio, moussaka, souvlaki and baklava; Middle Eastern plates with falafel; gyros. Ouzo, raki and specialty cocktails; patio dining too. Inexpensive. atlantistaverna.com

Criminally crispy fresh-made falafel, housemade hummus and baba ganoush, salads, homemade chips and specials. The schnitzel — seasoned fried chicken in a pita — is a nearperfect object. Inexpensive. banzomadison.com

Banzo food cart

Library Mall and West Main at South Carroll in front of Anchor Bank.

Excellent crispy falafel, in sandwiches and plates; hamburger sliders and chicken at this megapopular food cart. Inexpensive.

Barriques

5957 McKee Rd., Fitchburg, 608-277-9463. 1901 Cayuga St., Middleton, 608-824-9463. 1825 Monroe St., 608-284-9463. 8410 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton, 608-828-9502. 916 S. Park St., 608-819-6787. 127 W. Washington Ave., 608-268-6264.

Each of Barriques’ six locations is slightly different, with coffees, wines, beers, deli sandwiches, salads and more on offer. Inexpensive. barriquesmarket.com

Bassett Street Brunch Club

444 W. Johnson St. (in the Hampton Inn), 608-467-5051.

Brunch-all-day spot, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a bar and a U-shaped diner counter. Indulgence is in almost every entree, but accompany whatever you get with the excellent horchata latte. Other picks: the fried chicken and biscuit, the shrimp and grits, or, for a stab at self-control, the butternut and blue salad. There’s a long list of hair-of-the-dog cocktails as well. Inexpensive. brunchclubmadison.com

Batch Bakehouse

1402 Williamson St., 608-257-1652.

There are a few eat-in tables and coffee, but most importantly sourdough loaves, ciabatta and the rustic Provencal loaf called fougasse. And the sweet is just as good as the savory, with muffins, scones, plain and filled croissants, morning buns and rich coffee cakes. Don’t miss the orange roll, truly breakfast nirvana. Inexpensive. batchbakehouse.com

The Bayou

117 S. Butler St., 608-294-9404.

New Orleans cuisine and atmosphere, with raw bar, over a dozen po’ boy variants, including veggie; gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, fresh catch of the day, and Leidenheimer French bread flown in daily from the Crescent City. Inexpensive. thebayoumadison.com

Beach House

4506 Larson Beach Rd., McFarland, 608-838-7248.

Charming bar and small side dining room, right on Lake Waubesa. The walleye and eggs combo for breakfasts is a house special, so are the mason-jar Bloody Marys. Nightly specials, including Friday fish fry. Seasonal outdoor dining. Moderate. facebook.com/ BeachHouseRestaurantandBar

Beans ’n Cream Coffee House

345 Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, 608-837-7737.

Hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups all locally made, ice cream drinks and hand-dipped ice cream. Inexpensive. beansncreamcoffeehouse.com

Bellini’s Lounge

401 E. Washington Ave., 608-250-0097.

Traditional Italian-American dishes and traditional pizza, as well as spinach salad, Bistecca alla Pizzaiola, Pollo ala Pietro and Rigtoni Bolognese. Moderate. bellinirestaurant.com

Bennett’s Meadowood

2009 Freeport Rd., 608-271-3827.

Breakfasts, daily specials. Inexpensive.

Benvenuto’s

2949 Triverton Pike Dr., Fitchburg, 608-278-7800. 1109 Fourier Dr., Middleton, 608-826-0555. 1849 Northport Dr., 608-241-1144.

Pasta, good wood-fired pizza, made-to-order calzone, plus chicken, fish, pork, seafood, and even steak. Gluten-free options available. Moderate. benvenutos.com

Betty Lou Cruises

5360 Westport Rd., 608-246-3138.

Would you, could you, on a boat? Chow down while taking in the scenery of Lake Mendota or Lake Monona. Pizza and beer cruises, a popular Sunday brunch with standout french toast and tasty Sunday dinner cruise, among others. Private group charter available. Expensive. bettyloucruises.com

Biaggi’s

601 Junction Rd., 608-664-9288.

Generous portions of pasta, plus crisp thincrust pizzas, the giambotta plate (rich Italian sausage, sweet peppers and chiplike roasted potatoes) and delish mahi-mahi. Moderate. biaggis.com

Blair Street BBQ and Catering 605 E. Washington Ave., 608-257-9000.

Memphis-style barbecue. Sandwiches, salads, ribs, rib tips, smoked sausage, barbecue chicken, rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, smoked pork chops, brisket, barbecue spaghetti. Delivery and catering also available. Moderate.

Bloom Bake Shop

1834 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-831-5797.

Fresh baked goods (sweets), with a farm-totable ethic. Locally sourced dairy and other ingredients. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Specialties include cupcakes and whoopie pies. Just Coffee is also served. Inexpensive. bloombakeshop.com

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Blowin’ Smoke Barbecue food cart 10 . Mi flin St., 608-215-0069.

Sandwiches made from Kansas City-style barbecue — pastrami, beef, pork, chicken, turkey and occasional specials. Coleslaw and other barbecue-ish sides. Look for daily specials, including burnt ends, a bit of a cult favorite. Inexpensive.

Blowin’ Smoke BBQ

1336 Montondon Ave., Waunakee, 608-215-0069.

Kansas City-style barbecue with dry rubs and three different sauces. Sandwiches include chopped pork, brisket, ham, chicken and turkey; don’t miss the Three Little Pigs, stuffed with pork, pit ham, maple-smoked bacon, plus chipotle mayo. Excellent burnt ends are available after 5 pm. Pork spare ribs, with excellent bark and silky soft fat, and any of the sauces will do you right. Moderate. blowinsmokebbq.org

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Blue Moon Bar and Grill

2535 University Ave., 608-233-0441.

American grill specializing in soups and specials made from scratch. Friday’s Manhattan seafood and New England clam chowder can’t be beat. 14 tap beers; 7 rotate. Inexpensive. bluemoonbar.com

Bluephies

2701 Monroe St., 608-231-3663.

Inventive sandwiches and burgers are joined by plentiful noodle bowls, enchiladas and some of the best salads in town. We’d opt for the sweet potato quesadilla or the ooey gooey pasta. Moderate. bluephies.com

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Bonefish Grill

7345 Mineral Point Rd., 608-827-5720.

Upscale seafood. Earth tones dominate, and wooden beams frame the asymmetrical wine rack that bisects the central dining space. There’s a full bar on one side and private dining rooms on the other. Bang Bang shrimp, the American Kobe Beef Burger, tempura-battered cod are hits. Moderate. bonefishgrill.com

Bonfyre American Grille

2601 W. Beltline Hwy., 608-273-3973.

The centerpiece of the kitchen is the woodfired oven, with rotisserie chicken, Berkshire pork chops and steaks, topped with a variety of accompaniments. Seafood in flavorful, simple preparations. Gluten-free items are labeled. Moderate. bonfyregrille.net

Bos Meadery

849 E. Washington Ave.

The full Bos mead lineup is on offer, with tasting flights available, $12 for four samples. No food currently. Don’t miss a taste of the Pomegranate Pyment. It may well change the way you think about mead. Inexpensive. bosmeadery.com

Bourbon Street Grille

6308 Metropolitan Ln., Monona, 608-222-4410.

Boat slips and outdoor dining cap this Cajuninfluenced spot on the Yahara River. Fish baskets, oysters, some blackened entrees and other American standards. Moderate. bourbonstreetgrille.com

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Bradbury’s

127 N. Hamilton St., 608-204-0474.

Bright coffee shop specializing in espresso and crepes. Small but delicious crepe menu features several sweet and several savory that use seasonal produce and local purveyors; menu changes frequently. Kickapoo Coffee and other special roasts; one of the best espressos in town. Inexpensive. bradburyscoffee.com

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EATS _________ The Brass Ring

701 E. Washington Ave., Suite 104, 608-256-9359.

More than a pool hall with sandwiches, though it is that. Craft cocktails. Load up on appetizers, including the “Irish nachos,” or chow down on a buffalo burger. Inexpensive. thebrassringmadison.com

Brasserie V

1923 Monroe St., 608-255-8500.

Intimate Belgian-inflected spot with great food. Moules et frites and steak-frites are joined by fondue, sandwiches, salads and the popular “V burger,” Fountain Prairie beef topped with Muenster cheese and beer-battered onion straws. 26 taps (strong in Belgian and unique European imports, and American craft brews), outstanding list of bottled beers, wines by the glass. Moderate. brasseriev.com

Brickhouse BBQ

408 W. Gorham St., 608-257-7675.

Expansive barbecue restaurant with event rooms and banquet area, rooftop deck. Pulled pork, ribs, roasted chicken, pork chops, sausage, ham, brisket, catfish dinners, also sandwiches. 40-some local and national craft beers on tap. Moderate. thebrickhousebbq.com

Brink Lounge

701 E. Washington Ave., Suite 105, 608-661-8599.

Appetizers and pizzas, big list of martinis and wines by the glass distinguish this lounge and event space. Inexpensive. thebrinklounge.com

Bristled Boar Saloon and Grill

2611 Branch St., Middleton, 608-831-0436.

Burgers and sandwiches. Inexpensive. bristledboar.com

Brittingham Boats Cafe

701 W. Brittingham Place, 608-250-2555.

Coffee, snacks, breakfast sandwich, grilled cheese and ice cream along with canoe, kayak and paddleboard rental at this pleasant getaway right on Monona Bay in Brittingham Park. WiFi available; variety of seating options including Adirondack chairs and hammocks. Open seasonally. Inexpensive. brittinghamboats.com

Brocach Irish Pub

7 W. Main St., 608-255-2015. 1843 Monroe St., 608-819-8653.

Homey Gaelic soul and some good food too; best of the bunch is a gravy-smothered roast chicken and the bang-up bangers and mash. Moderate. brocach.com; brocachmonroe.com

Brothers Three Bar and Grill 614 N. Fair Oaks Ave., 608-244-6818.

Hidden gem in a former gas station, with big breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches, Friday fish fry, homemade soups and desserts and more. Inexpensive. madbrothersthree.com

Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery

6150 Mineral Point Rd., 608-236-0607.

Bagels and bagel sandwiches, soups. Inexpensive. brueggers.com

Bubbles’ Doubles food cart Location varies.

Street snacks from Trinidad and Tobago. Doubles are flatbreads wrapped around a channa masala-style filling. Roti are larger, with currystew fillings — potato and chickpea, or potato and chicken. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/ Bubbles-Doubles/446874488720959?ref=stream

Buck and Badger

115 State St., 608-230-7999.

Burgers and hearty Wisconsin fare like Norwegian meatballs, buffalo pot pie, duck and booyah in an up-north atmosphere. 16 beers on tap, many in-state. Inexpensive. buckandbadger.com

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Buck and Honey’s

804 Liberty Blvd., Sun Prairie, 608-837-3131.

Salads, sandwiches, pastas, thin-crust pizza. Friday fish fry with walleye and cod; daily vegetarian special. Moderate. buckandhoneys.com

Buck’s Pizza

219 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-222-8011. 5502 University Ave., 608-238-9166.

Simple but satisfying thin-crust pizza for carryout. Inexpensive. buckspizzamadison.com

Buckingham’s

802 Regent St., 608-251-4744.

Sports bar with burgers, brats, good fries, many other sandwiches and a Sunday brunch. Daily specials include a Tuesday all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meat sauce dinner. Inexpensive. buckinghamsmadison.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

789 University Ave., 608-255-9464. 240 East Towne Mall, 268-0802. 6227 McKee Rd., Fitchburg, 608-268-0025. 6544 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-237-8686.

Buffalo wings are the mainstays of this campus hangout, but the sandwiches and salads are crowd-pleasers, too. Inexpensive. buffalowildwings.com

Bulgogi Korean Taco food cart

East Main at Pinckney Street, with a second cart that frequently parks on Library Mall.

Korean fusion tacos with a choice of three marinated bulgogi-style proteins — steak, chicken or tofu — topped with an Asianinflected salad of sorts, in corn or flour tortilla. Inexpensive.

Bunky’s

2425 Atwood Ave., 608-204-7004.

Italian and Mediterranean, with grilled kabobs, grilled seafood, spaghetti scolio (with mussels and other sea fare), and an interesting okra stew. Pizza and sandwiches, too. Vegan and gluten-free entrees and desserts in an eclectic atmosphere. Moderate. bunkyscafe.net

Burrachos

2691 Windsor St., Sun Prairie, 608-837-2611.

Fast-casual Mexican burrito-taco grill with create-your own options. Inexpensive. burrachos.com

Burrito Drive

310 S. Brearly St., 608-260-8586.

Inventive Mexican in the Willy Street neighborhood. Make-your-own options, or choose from enchiladas, burritos, tacos and tortas with fresh and sometimes offbeat ingredients. Online ordering available. Inexpensive. burritodrive.com

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Capital Brewery

Coffeehouse and light food. Veg-friendly, daily specials. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/CafeZoma/145126238879440

Capital’s award-winning brews are on tap in the Bier Garten and Stube. Live music in the Bier Garten and the Stube frequently. Food vendors are on site Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the summer season, or patrons can bring picnics or have food delivered. (Capital has no regular in-house food service at the brewery.) Inexpensive. capitalbrewery.com

2326 Atwood Ave., 608-243-1300.

Caffe 608

430 N. Midvale Blvd, 608-316-6900.

Sundance lobby-area cafe serving meals and snacks, including baked goods, egg breakfast sandwiches, grilled panini, beer and wine, popcorn and soda, and Peet’s coffee. Inexpensive. sundancecinemas.com

C’s Restaurant and Bakery

Callahan’s Sports Pub

C’s has a large fan base for its breakfasts, but it also serves home-style sandwiches, soups and pastries. Bakery featuring pies, muffins, doughnuts, all homemade. Inexpensive.

Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, pizza, chicken and fish dinners, and daily food and soup specials including spaghetti and meatballs, meatloaf, and Saturday prime rib. Sunday breakfasts. Inexpensive. thesportspub.com

2550 Allen Blvd., Middleton, 608-836-4700.

Cafe Costa Rica food cart Locations vary.

Serving special plates of the day, tacos, empanadas and burritos. Inexpensive. facebook.com/mangomancooks

Cafe La Bellitalia

1026 N. Sherman Ave., 608-243-1200.

Cozy neighborhood spot with traditional Italian menu centered on pastas and excellent pizzas; try the eggplant parmigiana pie or the Pietro special. For sandwiches, don’t miss the Italian beef. Moderate. cafelabellitaliamadison.com

Cafe Porta Alba

558 N. Midvale Blvd., Hilldale, 608-441-0202.

Authentic Neapolitan pizza; the made-inItaly oven will cook your pie perfectly in only 90 seconds at 900 degrees. Try the Allegra, a white pizza topped with mushrooms and dabs of mascarpone cheese; the Salsiccia, a simple tomato-sauce pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms and sausage; or the classic Margherita. Also pastas and salads. Inexpensive. cafeportaalba.com

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Campus Biryani and Gyros 1437 Regent St., 608-259-0786.

Low-key cafe offering some of the best bargain dining around. Order any of the biryani dishes — fluffy rice with choice of mutton, chicken or mixed vegetables — and you’ll fill up for next to nothing. May be a tight squeeze for wheelchairs. Inexpensive. campusbiryanimadison.com

CamRock Cafe & Sport

217 West Main St., Cambridge, 608-423-2111.

Tacos (including breakfast and veggie) and grilled sandwiches, with some salads, soups and appetizers. Friday nights the cafe holds events like wine or beer tastings; Saturday it hosts live music. Inexpensive. camrocksport.com

7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, 608-836-7100.

Capital Tap Haus

107 State St., 608-310-1010.

A “tied house,” featuring taps from Capital Brewery of Middleton including regular brews, seasonals and limited runs. Menu focuses on pub sandwiches and burgers, frites, and beer-battered appetizers. Inexpensive. capitaltaphaus.com

Capitol Chophouse

9 E. Wilson St. (in the Monona Terrace Hilton), 608-255-0165.

The menu is steak-centric at this impeccable, quiet dining room. The several fish entrees, however, are also very good. Lunch features sandwiches, salads and pastas. Expensive. capitolchophouse.com

Capriotti’s

610 Junction Rd., Suite 113, 608-833-5551. 902 Regent St., 608-255-2227.

Features “homemade” roast beef and turkey for its subs, which come on a Italian-style roll. Some of Cap’s special subs include “The Bobbie,” which packs almost an entire Thanksgiving dinner into the bun (turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo), and three subs — pastrami, roast beef, or turkey — that feature provolone cheese, Russian dressing and a sweet coleslaw. The subs come in a 9”, 12” or monster 20” roll. There’s also a vegetarian turkey (meat substitute) sandwich and a veggie cheeseburger on the menu. Inexpensive. capriottis.com

Captain Bill’s

2701 Century Harbor Rd., Middleton, 608-831-7327.

The deck, with a view of Lake Mendota, is a draw for the fish- and seafood-centric menu. Clam chowder, crabcakes, pan-fired walleye, coconut shrimp, plus steaks and a locavore pasta entree. Moderate. capbills.com

Caracas Empanadas food cart Library Mall near Lake Street.

Empanadas — veggie, shredded beef and cheese, pulled pork, ground beef and cheese, chicken, and cheese, all wrapped up in a savory dough pocket. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ caracasempanadas

Cargo Coffee

750 E. Washington Ave., 608-709-1309. 1309 S. Park St., 608-268-0597.

East Wash location is on the ground floor of The Constellation, next to Star Bar. South Park location has a drive-through. Cargo roasts its coffee weekly; pastries and sandwiches are on the menu. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/ cargo-coffee-east/653889791341808

Caribou Coffee

115 E. Broadway, Monona, 608-223-0194.

Coffee drinks with a selection of muffins, cookies and scones and a few sandwiches. Novel drinks include the Lite White Berry — steamed skim milk with white cocoa, a shot of espresso and berry flavor. Inexpensive. cariboucoffee.com

Caribou Tavern

703 E. Johnson St., 608-257-5993.

The burger is the thing to order, but there’s also chicken, brats, cheddarwurst, grilled summer sausage (hello!), grilled cheese and a fish sandwich. Appetizers are the familiar fried variety — onion rings and curds, plus poppers, clam strips and mini-corndogs. Inexpensive.

Casa de Lara

341 State St., 608-251-7200.

Authentic Mexican food and drink prepared in the family tradition and served in an elegant south-of-the-border dining room. Daily lunch specials and one of the best selections of tequila in the state. No wheelchair access. Inexpensive. casadelara.net

Casa del Sol

3040 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-663-8818.

The outdoor patio seating is popular in this spacious suburban Mexican restaurant. Dependable versions of the standards like burritos, enchiladas, fajitas. Also excellent posole. Inexpensive. casadelsolrestaurant.com

Cento

122 . Mi flin St., 608-28 -93 8.

Chef Michael Pruett brings his farm-to-table philosophy to this stylish Italian restaurant featuring lots of antipasti and small plates, pizzas, plus big-league entrees like rack of lamb, dry aged ribye and rabbit. Expensive. centomadison.com

Chang Jiang

4929 Commercial Ave., 608-241-9798. 2935 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 608-288-1888. 64 S. Gammon Rd., 608-825-9108. 3195 Muir Field Rd., 608-848-8989. 5710 Raymond Rd., 608-274-2328. 984 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-825-9108.

Take-out Chinese. Inexpensive. changjiangtogo.com

Chasers

319 W. Gorham St., 608-251-3354.

Sandwiches, salads, burgers. Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. Inexpensive. chasersbarandgrille.com

Cheba Hut

453 W. Gilman St., 608-843-2718.

Reefer puns and six vegetarian subs, 10 meat “deli classics,” five “old school” flavors, five grilled chicken subs and five salads. The Pakalolo sub with ham, pineapple and green bell peppers is good, as is the Kind, with turkey, mushrooms, bacon and Swiss; the Jamaican Red, a spicy chicken breast sandwich; and the Silver Haze — it’s filled with hummus. Inexpensive.

Cherokee Country Club 5000 N. Sherman Ave., 608-249-1000. The sports lounge is open to the general public daily, with breakfast Sat.-Sun and fish fry on Friday nights. Banquet facilities also available. Moderate. cherokeecountryclub.net

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Chez Nanou

805 Williamson St., 608-283-4266.

French country cooking featuring sweet and savory crepes, salads, tartines, cassolettes, and desserts. This is not the place to skip the creme brulee. Menu changes weekly cheznanoumadison.com

Chicken Lips

5508 Hwy. N, Sun Prairie, 608-837-6721.

Bar standards like burgers, but the real draw here is the chicken wings, extra spicy, with a recommended homemade blue cheese dressing. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/ChickenLips/127528870606718

Chico’s Villa Tap

2302 Packers Ave., 608-244-9627.

Wisconsin-style bar with weekday lunch specials until 2 pm, burgers and fries and other grill fare during open hours, happy hour drink specials and a Saturday meat raffle. Friday fish fry includes cod, walleye, perch and shrimp and is becoming quite a draw. Inexpensive.

Chief’s Tavern

300 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-395-2300.

Burgers, Reubens, Bacon Lettuce Tomato and Trout Sandwiches, salmon burgers; Buck’s Pizza delivered to your table. Inexpensive. twitter.com/ChiefsMadisonWI

Chili’s

4344 East Towne Blvd., 608-242-9300. 7301 Mineral Point Rd., 608-833-8851.

There’s a Southwestern flair to the menu, which features ribs, burgers, sandwiches, fajitas, tacos and salads. Inexpensive. chilis.com

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Chimmies

3050 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-270-2099.

South American-inflected subs and hotpress sandwiches, based on the Argentinian lomito. The Chimmie Chimmie is the classic, with beef, tomato, lettuce, peppers, mayonnaise, ham, cheese and a fried egg. Finally, the essential condiment is the classic Argentinian sauce chimichurri, which is on most of the sandwiches and sets them apart. For vegetarians, the tofu hotpress is a star. Inexpensive. chimmies.com

Chin’s Asia Fresh

8414 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton, 608-827-7721.

Made-to-order Asian fusion stir-fries and noodle bowls, with mix-and-match sauces in a postmodern atmosphere. Nine sauces including Thai peanut and Indo coconut curry, and a surprisingly good hot and sour soup. Inexpensive. chins.com

China Cottage food cart Library Mall.

Egg rolls, fried rice, noodle dishes, Governor’s chicken, Hunan chicken, veggie tofu mix. Inexpensive.

China Inn

4702 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-222-8829.

Traditional Chinese. Hong Kong Chicken is the house specialty — lightly breaded chicken and vegetables in the chef’s special sauce. Inexpensive. chinainnmadison.com

China Star

111 River Place, Monona, 608-661-3920.

Chinese, with 13 vegetarian dishes, Sechuan specials, chow yok kew and curry dishes, and lunch specials that include fried rice and an egg roll. Also on the menu: bacon fried rice. You heard it here first. Inexpensive.

China Wok

1724 Fordem Ave., 608-240-9888. 6921 University Ave., Middleton, 608-826-0333. S

torefront takeout with good options: sesame chicken, moo shu pork and seafood. Inexpensive.

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4628 E. Washington Ave., 608-242-7334. 5422 Old Sauk Rd., 608-826-0919. 658 State St., 608-250-4613. 4000 University Ave., 608-233-4305.

Cool Beans Coffee Cafe

Crandall’s Peruvian

Steak specials and Friday fish fry. Live music on weekends. Inexpensive. clubtavern.com

Ancora coffee, smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches and desserts. Inexpensive. coolbeanscoffeecafe.com

The long-time fish-fry favorite now focuses on a mostly Peruvian menu. The empanadas are addictive, the Japanese-influenced ceviche sophisticated. Or try the salchipapas, a comfort dish of fried sausage and potato with a fried egg on top. Alfajores for dessert. Moderate. crandallsrestaurantandcatering.com

1915 Branch St., Middleton, 608-836-3773.

Coachman’s Golf Resort

984 County Road A, Edgerton, 608-884-8484.

English country inn setting, fusion cuisine (Italian, Cajun, Southern), wine list. Moderate. coachmans.com/dining

Cocina Real

2518 Allen Blvd., Middleton, 608-238-7261.

The best of the build-your-own burrito/taco nationals, with sustainable, local and organic ingredient options. And the results hold their own, especially the carnitas from naturally raised, hormone-free pork. Inexpensive. chipotle.com

Tamales, enchiladas, tacos, Mexicali soup and the Fajitas Guadalajara, with chicken, chorizo, beef and pork. Part of the Laredo’s family of restaurants. Inexpensive.

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

Java, deli sandwiches, salad bar and pastry items, pleasant seating area. Inexpensive. coffeegallerie.biz

468 State St., 608-255-5454. 2302 Atwood Ave., 800-466-8043. 1726 Fordem Ave., 608-241-2747. 2981 Triverton Pike Dr., 608-255-5454. 555 S. Midvale Blvd., 608-441-5248.

Ice cream featured on The Food Network for its farm-fresh dairy ingredients. 110 flavors (though not all are available at once); seasonal treats like Door County Cherry, s’mores, eggnog and pumpkin. Soy and low-sugar flavors, too. And real malts. Inexpensive. chocolateshoppeicecream.com

Chocolaterian Cafe

2004 Atwood Ave., 608-249-1156.

The venerable Schenk-Huegel store in Schenk’s Corners is now a patisserie, where chocolate and desserts reign supreme; wine and coffee are the sidekicks. Fondue (the chocolate kind) is available, so are local cheese and charcuterie plates. But the focus is on treats like almond horns, tarts, cookies, Parisian hot chocolate and more. Chocolaterian also runs the concession inside the Central Library. Inexpensive. chocolateriancafe.com

Christy’s Landing

2952 Waubesa Ave., 608-222-5391.

Hideaway on the quiet west side of Lake Waubesa, with bar standards as well as fish specials. In addition to cod, there’s also walleye and bluegill and often additional specials. Inexpensive. christyslanding.net

Chuck E. Cheese’s

438 Grand Canyon Dr., 608-829-2000.

Kids driving you crazy? Pack them in the car and let them run wild at this amusement park/ pizza joint. Inexpensive. chuckecheese.com

CIRC

1 W. Dayton St. (in the Concourse Hotel), 608-257-6000.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast as buffet or to-order scrambles, pancakes, steelcut oatmeal; lunch is upscale sandwiches and grilled flatbreads. Dinner means a wide range of proteins: duck, chicken, walleye, salmon, ribeye, porkchops and more, all under the direction of chef Charles Lazzareschi. Expensive. daytonstreetgrille.com

City Bar

636 State St., 608-250-2489.

Rather large sandwich menu in addition to burgers, pizzas and wraps. Good selection of local beers on tap; beer of the month special brings an interesting national microwbrew to the tap. Monday is trivia night; Tuesday, game night. Inexpensive. citybarmadison.com/food

Claddagh Irish Pub

1611 Aspen Commons, Middleton, 608-833-5070.

Beef stew, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, fish and chips, corned beef and other reminders of the Aulde Sod. Moderate. claddaghirishpubs.com

Clasen’s European Bakery

7610 Donna Dr., Middleton, 608-831-2032.

Traditional European bakery with lots of German-influenced pastries, cakes and tortes, breads, and candies. Moderate. clasensbakery. com

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1865 Northport Dr., 608-284-7747.

CoffeeBytes

799 University Square, 608-256-9501.

1748 Eagan Rd., 608-244-8414.

The Coopers Tavern

20 . Mi flin St., 608-256-1600.

Gastropub with Irish inflection; private Irish snug available and spacious second floor event space. Appetizers include the “Sconnie egg,” frites and poutine; soups, salads and sandwiches. The draft beer menu is thoughtfully curated, ranging from Dane County to Belgium and Ireland. Inexpensive. thecooperstavern.com

Copper Top Restaurant

5501 Schroeder Rd., 608-271-4588.

Family restaurant with huge menu of skillets and omelets, pancakes, waffles and breakfast specials, plus sandwiches, burgers, dinners and diner-style specials like meatloaf and liver and onions. Inexpensive.

The Corral Room

Pleasant campus study nook and coffeehouse featuring the fair trade and organic coffees of Ancora. Fun specialty drinks, a monthly trio of coffee-drink specials, grilled sandwiches, wraps, pastries and more. The classic grilled cheese ($4) has good bread and good cheese, an area bargain. Inexpensive. coffeebytes.net

116 N. Hamilton, 608-256-3570.

Cold Stone Creamery

Sandwiches on pretty good fresh flatbread; melts, salads, and soups; breakfasts, too. Some seasonal special sandwiches. Inexpensive. getcosi.com

Premium ice-creams with mix-ins, a stunning array of candies, cakes, fruits and nuts. Ice cream is fresh daily, and the mixing is done on a frozen granite stone. Inexpensive. coldstonecreamery.com

Cottage Cafe

2970 Cahill Main, Suite 103, Fitchburg, 608-2771033. 1650 Deming Way, Middleton, 608-831-0332. 427 State St., 608-441-2372.

Colectivo Coffee

25 S. Pinckney St., 608-255-0474. 2530 Monroe St., 608-630-8930. 583 State St., 608-709-1911.

Coffee and espresso drinks from the Milwaukee roasters, plus smoothies and teas, sandwiches and burritos (both breakfast- and lunch-based), and several daily soups. Pour-overs, the lemonblueberry scone, smoothies, and house beers are favorites. colectivocoffee.com/cafes/state-stmadison; colectivocoffee.com/cafes/monroe-st

Coliseum Bar

222 E. Olin Ave., 608-251-2434.

The perfect place to begin or end an evening out. A large menu of shrimp, ribs, prime rib and sandwiches. Banquet facilities. Inexpensive. coliseumbarmadison.com

Come Back In

508 E. Wilson St., 608-258-8619.

Over 20 beers on tap including some German imports and Wisconsin and American microbrews. Sandwiches and burgers, and a few entrees including Kase Spaetzle casserole. Daily specials include wiener schnitzel (Monday) and fish fry (Wednesday, Friday). Inexpensive. comebackintavern.com

Concourse Hotel Bar

1 W. Dayton St., 608-257-6000.

Pizza, appetizers and other bar food faves. Moderate. concoursehotel.com

Conscious Carnivore

3236 University Ave., 608-709-1418.

A butcher shop featuring no-antibiotic, no-hormone locally raised beef, pork and chicken, some grass-fed, with some preprepped (marinated) cuts but no cooked food; Berkshire pork brats, too. Moderate. consciouscarnivore.com

The basement bar space at the Tornado Steakhouse has special menu items in store, weekends only. Also available for private parties. Inexpensive. tornadosteakhouse.com

Cosi

8310 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, 608-836-3180.

915 Atlas Ave., 608-221-4815.

Old-fashioned home cookin’ with fabulous eggs Benedict, made-to-order omelets, American fries and hash browns. A breakfast star. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/CottageCafe/114766878598118

Cousins Subs

3715 E. Washington Ave., 608-241-0121. 2990 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-273-8222. 2831 Parmenter St #175, Middleton, 608-831-0488. 5413 Monona Dr., 608-222-7900. 8430 Old Sauk Rd, 608-827-0440. 1124 S. Park St., 608-255-7827. 1610 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-837-9511. 3306 University Ave., 608-204-9300. 231 S. Main St., Verona, 608-848-3111. 106 S. Webster St., 608-442-6655.

Hot and cold subs from this Milwaukeebased chain. Specials and some limited-timeonly subs spice up the expected sub menu. Inexpensive. cousinssubs.com

Cracker Barrel

2147 East Springs Dr., 608-242-0560.

Billed as “Tennessee country home cookin’,” there’s down-home entrees like chicken ’n’ dumplings and sides like turnip greens, mac ’n’ cheese and fried okra. Inexpensive. crackerbarrel.com

Craftsman Table and Tap

6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Middleton, 608-836-3988.

Gastropub with 18 beers on tap and 50 more in bottles. Menu emphasizes fresh, local sourcing. Highlights include braised brisket poutine, Carr Valley cheese curds, ciderseared Brussels sprouts, and a dozen-some burgers and sandwiches that come with hand-cut fries. Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. craftsmantableandtap.com

Cranberry Creek

1501 Lake Point Dr., Monona, 608-222-4803.

Sandwiches, salads and burgers, plus comforting traditional favorites like pot roast, meat loaf, and stew, plus panini and some seafood options in a pleasant neighborhood casual cafe. Inexpensive. cranberrycreek-cafe.com

Cranberry Creek Takeout 114 E. Main St., 608-283-4202.

Sandwiches, hot and cold entrees, multiple daily soups, cookies, muffins. No seating. Inexpensive. cranberrycreektakeout.com

334 State St., 608-231-2000.

Crema Cafe

4124 Monona Dr., 608-224-1150.

Coffee, fruit smoothies and excellent sandwiches and salads made from locally grown and sustainably produced ingredients in this pleasant storefront in the Lake Edge Shopping Center across from Lake Monona. Inexpensive. goodcrema.com

Crescendo Espresso Bar 1859 Monroe St., 608-284-7908.

Anodyne beans and an all-day menu of breakfast sandwiches (egg and cheese with bacon or sausage, or pesto and tomato) and burritos (chicken and black bean or chorizo). Plus pastries, muffins, scones and some glutenfree options. Inexpensive. crescendomadison. com

Crossroads Coffeehouse

2020 Main St., Cross Plains, 608-798-2080.

Coffeehouse with the full palette of coffee drinks and food made with the goods of local purveyors whenever possible. Artisanal cheese plate, soups, sandwiches, seasonal salads, quiches, bakery and desserts. Inexpensive. crossroadscoffeehouse.net

Crostini

231 North St., 608-241-4284.

Panini, subs, wraps, pasta dishes and salads for takeout; limited indoor seating and a nice sidewalk area with a few tables. This may well be the best Italian beef in the city; also, don’t pass by the more-than-decent pasta options. Inexpensive. crostinisandwiches.com

Cuco’s Mexican Restaurant

4426 E. Buckeye Rd., 608-204-2705. 1050 N. Edge Trail, Verona, 608-845-7100.

Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican standards. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/ Cucos-Mexican-Restaurant/112392072220448

Culver’s

4401 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-268-0211. 4301 East Towne Blvd., 608-244-0808. 1325 Northport Dr., 608-242-7731. 2102 W. Beltline Hwy., 608-274-1221. 2906 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-836-5577.

Crispy butter burgers, plus fish fry salads and sandwiches, and of course, frozen custard. Inexpensive. culvers.com

Cupcakes-A-Go-Go

6642 Mineral Point Rd., 608-836-3400.

Cupcakes made from-scratch; vegan and gluten-free also available. Mini, giant, regular, cakes, cake pops, and other treats. Also operates a roaming mobile branch, via truck. Inexpensive. cupcakesagogo.com

Curd Girl food cart You want cheese curds? Curd Girl fries them in beer batter, light and not too greasy, and serves them with homemade dipping sauces. Late night near State, Saturday Farmers’ Market and Let’s Eat Out Madison gigs. Inexpensive. facebook.com/CurdGirl

Curry in the Box

3519 University Ave., 608-238-1900. 3050 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-273-9100.

Mostly Thai curries in a fast casual setting, with some Indian- and Japanese-influenced dishes, and both rice and noodle dishes. Inexpensive. curryinthebox.com; curryintheboxuniversity.com

The Curve

653 S. Park St., 608-251-0311.

No frills is an understatement, but if you’re looking for an American diner, stop in. Pancakes and American fries for breakfast; sandwiches. Inexpensive.

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6654 Mineral Point Rd., 608-829-3005.

Pizza is the mainstay, but also daily specials like spaghetti and meatballs, Italian beef sandwich, and Friday fish fry. Moderate. dahmens.com

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DB Infusion Chocolates

550 N. Midvale Blvd., 608-233-1600.

Over 25 varieties of lush handmade chocolates with inspiration drawn from earth, air, fire, water, spirit and love. Don’t overlook unusual seasonal flavors like chardonnay-smoked bacon. Also bittersweet chocolate Infusion Bars made with fruit and nuts. infusionchocolates. com

Delaney’s Charcoal Steaks

449 Grand Canyon Dr., 608-833-7337.

Huge family-restaurant menu, with big breakfast selections, sandwiches, cold plates, soups, salads and daily dinner specials. Fish fry. Inexpensive.

A meat-lover’s paradise: steaks, prime rib and chops cut from aged USDA Black Angus. Also fish and pasta options, and a daily fresh fish special. Don’t skip the homemade onion rings. Expensive. experiencedelaneys.com

Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery

Dexter’s Pub

Cupcakes are a highlight, of course, but this casual east-side spot is a favorite for breakfasts and lunches daily. Stratas and omelets are great in the morning; at lunch and dinner, try the six different varieties of meat (and meatless) loaves, burgers and sandwiches. Homey dinners also include a fish fry nightly, pastas and Mexican-influenced dishes. Vegetarian and gluten-free offerings available. Inexpensive. daisycafeandcupcakery.com

Sandwiches, salad bar, Friday fish fry with cod, walleye and more, in this friendly neighborhood pub. Meat from Knoche’s butcher shop. A real beer lover’s hangout as well, with changing craft and microbrews on 24 taps, Wisconsin and unexpected nationals. Inexpensive. dexterspubmadison.com

716 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-222-9232.

2827 Atwood Ave., 608-241-2200.

David’s Jamaican

5734 Monona Dr., 608-222-8109.

Jerk chicken, steak, fish, shrimp, pork, tofu all excellent; curried goat and other curries. When the national dish of ackee codfish is available, go for it. Excellent Key lime pie for dessert.Allyou-can-eat buffet Mon.-Fri. lunch ($8), Friday

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dinner ($12.50). Moderate. facebook.com/pages/ Davids-Jamaican-Cuisine

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301 North St., 608-244-3535.

Dhaba Indian Bistro

8333 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, 608-203-8822.

“Dhaba,” the Indian term for what we might call a truck-stop diner, makes its own modifications to the typical Indian-American menu and is a sight more dressed-up than a truck stop. Vindaloo and masala, tandoori and biryani — yes, your favorites are all here. However, venture to these dishes: lobster korma, lamb biryani, karhi pakora and, for dessert, kheer. Moderate. dhabaindianbistro.com

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

4833 Annamark Dr., 608-249-4205. 8225 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, 608-827-9000

Ribs, of course, but also sandwiches that can be filled with any of nine different meats; platters combining those meats with an even more extensive list of sides are also available. Beef brisket stands out, as does the smoked turkey. Don’t overlook the surprising salads, barbecue on greens with dressing. Inexpensive. dickeys.com

The Dining Room at 209 Main

209 N. Main St., Monticello, 608-938-2200.

A memorable rural retreat that features Midwestern fusion cuisine—part downhome and part urban. Moderate. monticellowi. com/209.htm

DLUX

117 Martin Luther King Blvd., 608-467-3130.

Vibrant cocktail concoctions, shakes, house sodas and burgers are the mainstays here, along with a “recovery” brunch on Sunday with a huge DIY Bloody Mary bar. Inexpensive. dluxmadison.com

Dobhan

2110 Atwood Ave., 608-242-4448.

Pretty dining room with Nepali and Tibetan dishes. Excellent samosa, pakuda, dal and dosa, with entrees like sea bass and lamb tagine. Great brunch, too. Vegetarian optons. Moderate. dobhankitchen.com

Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill

4323 East Towne Blvd., 608-729-4980.

Sandwiches and burgers, salads and flatbreads, steaks, seafood and chicken, wood-fired and spit-roasted. Moderate. doolittles.com

Door Creek Golf Course Restaurant 4321 Vilas Rd., Cottage Grove, 608-839-5656.

Hamburgers, sandwiches and, of course, those cheese curds you’ve heard so much about. Inexpensive. doorcreekgolfcourse.com

Dorf Haus

8931 Hwy. Y, Roxbury, 608-643-3980.

Historic German restaurant in the pleasant small town of Roxbury. German specialties such as schnitzel, wurst, rouladen and sauerbraten; steaks, seafood and chicken. Light eater menu. Bavarian smorgasbord first Mondays. Moderate. foodspot.com/dorfhaus

Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry

317 N. Frances St., 608-259-0000.

In a site convenient to campus and the Kohl Center, the legend lives on. Burgers, malts, chilis and homemade soups. Inexpensive. dottydumplingsdowry.com

Double 10

3306 University Ave., 608-231-9988.

Mostly carryout, although a handful of tables for eat-in. Standard takeout Chinese menu with chow mein, chop suey, lo mein, chow mei fun and fried rice; also diet section, seven-item vegetable section, combo plates and chef’s specials. Lunch specials are served until 3 pm and include fried rice. Inexpensive.

Double S BBQ

1835 Monroe St., 608-886-8292.

Texas barbecue, and some Cajun specialties, including housemade boudain sausage. Housemade buttermilk pies. Catering. Inexpensive. doublesbbq.com

Draft House

El Coqui food cart

Just over the Madison city line in Verona, with burgers, other bar fae, and a Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. drafthouseverona.com

Puerto Rican cuisine. Pernil or pollo asado, arroz con gandules, and even some tasty yuca. Inexpensive. elcoquimadison.com

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El Pastor

Noodles, pho, bubble tea, smoothies, some rice dishes at a fusionish Asian spot. Inexpensive.

The especialidades de la casa raise El Pastor beyond taco-stand status. Tender carne asada and chicharron en salsa (pork with a rich tomatillo-chile sauce) are standouts. Breakfast dishes are also available. Inexpensive. pastorrestaurant.com

1010 Enterprise Dr., Verona, 608-848-3158.

422 State St., 608-287-1551.

Driftless Depot

140 S. Winsted St., Spring Green, 608-628-1001.

Local purveyors showcased at one of southern Wisconsin’s hidden gems. Sandwiches served at lunch; Friday trout dinner is superb, but you need to place reservations by Thursday. Dinner takeout or eat-in orders should be phoned in advance as well. Inexpensive. driftlessdepot.com

Dumpling Haus

702 N. Midvale Blvd., 608-661-4287.

Chinese dumplings, steamed buns and noodles. A favorite are the perfectly translucent and light shrimp dumplings. Inexpensive. dumplinghaus.com

Dunkin’ Donuts

739 S. Gammon Rd., 608-467-7705. 801 S. Park St., 608-819-6090.

Doughnuts, coffee and sandwiches. (24 hours a day at Gammon Street location.) Inexpensive. dunkindonuts.com

Location varies; Let’s Eat Out cart nights. 608-695-0380.

2010 S. Park St., 608-280-8898.

El Poblano Restaurant

3737 Milwaukee St., 608-204-2642.

Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, tostadas and huaraches, with a choice of fillings from asada (steak), fried zucchini, chorizo, el pastor (marinated pork) and chicken. Fish/ seafood tacos are also available, three ways — with blackened tilapia, fried tilapia or shrimp. Bakery goods from Pan and Pan are also available, as are cakes and arroz con leche. Inexpensive.

El Rio Grande

524 W. Main St., Stoughton, 608-877-0160.

Good chips and salsa, friendly service and lots of combo plates. Inexpensive. elriostoughton.com

El Sabor de Puebla

1133 Williamson St., 608-422-5264.

Bar menu with specials like taco Tuesday, a legendarily huge bacon burger and a loaded Bloody Mary. Sunday breakfast. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/Eagle-Crest/108755452501411

The menu is familiar Mexican fare, tacos, tortas, enchiladas, with a few surprises, and is divided between “snacks” and entrees. Lunch combos are $8. And the restaurant sources from the Los Jalapenos CSA. The mole sauce is a highlight (try it on the enchiladas, or chicken). The picaditas are the real heart-stoppers, though; the soft, savory tartlets arrive still warm from the griddle. Inexpensive.

Echo Tap

Eldorado Grill

Char-broiled sandwiches and other tavern fare; pizza. Inexpensive. echotapmadison.com

Western setting, upscale Mexican and Southwestern dishes, and the chef’s even written his own cookbook. Highly recommended and popular brunch. Moderate. eldoradogrillmadison.com

Eagle Crest Bar

3710 Cty. Rd. T, 608-244-5413.

554 W. Main St., 608-256-6928.

Eddie’s Alehouse and Eatery

238 Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-825-1515.

Bar favorites in downtown Sun Prairie. Inexpensive. eddiesalehouse.com

Edgewater Hotel-Statehouse 1001 Wisconsin Pl., 608-535-8230.

A regionally sourced, modern American menu. Also classic cocktails, extensive wine list, Wisconsin craft beers. Expensive. theedgewater.com/dining

Edgewater Hotel-Boathouse 1001 Wisconsin Pl., 608-535-8232.

Two-story casual eatery and lakeside deck with curated craft cocktail list, local taps and upgraded versions of bar standards and seaside favorites. The clam chowder and the burger with a side of Old Bay-seasoned fries make a fine meal. More casual fare is available upstairs at the Ice House. Inexpensive. theedgewater.com/dining

Edo Garden

6309 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-226-9828.

One room features hibachi tables, the other’s for less dramatic dining. Sushi, teriyaki, donburi, yaki soba, good light tempura and all-day bento box specials. Moderate. edojapaneserestaurant.com

Edo Japanese Restaurant 532 S. Park St., 608-268-0247.

Sushi, teriyaki, donburi, yaki soba, good light tempura and all-day bento box specials. Moderate. edojapaneserestaurant.com

The Egg and I

2501 W. Beltline Hwy., 608-275-3447.

If it’s eggs you want, this is your breakfast and lunch spot. Subsections of the menu are devoted to Benedicts, skillets and scrambles, omelets and frittatas, egg-white-only versions, and other egg dishes. Also pancakes, waffles, salads, sandwiches, and sides. Inexpensive. theeggandirestaurants.com

Einstein Bros.

652 State St., 608-257-9828. 3904 E. Washington Ave., 608-242-9889.

Bagels in traditional and exotic flavors, along with pizza melts, tortilla roll-ups, sourdough baguette sandwiches, soups, salads and cookies. Inexpensive. einsteinbros.com

El Burrito Loco

745 N. High Point Rd., 608-203-9670.

The long-running food cart has a brick-and-mortar restaurant. It’s casual, with a stone tile floor, colorful tablecloths and exceptional service. Excellent lunch specials, Enchiladas Sinaloa, chilaquiles, the taco platter. Inexpensive. elburritolocollc.com

El Burrito Loco food cart MLK at the Square.

Chicken, bean and steak tostadas, tacos, burritos and taco salad. Mild and hot sauce. Repeatedly scores high in the cart rankings. Inexpensive.

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744 Williamson St., 608-280-9378.

Elie’s Family Restaurant

4102 Monona Dr., 608-223-2040.

American lunch and dinner standards. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ pages/Elies-Family-Restaurant/226898413993931

Ella’s Deli

2902 E. Washington Ave., 608-241-5291.

Encyclopedic menu featuring every possible permutation of sandwiches — even tongue! — in huge platter dinners. Plus a dizzying array of ice cream sundaes, floats, and malts amid an equally dizzying scene of mechanical clowns, flying elephants and whatnot. Inexpensive. ellas-deli.com

Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro 601 Junction Rd., 608-664-9565.

Sophisticated dining room and bar, an impressive wine list, and good calamari, ahi tartar, petite filet with potato goat cheese stack. Moderate. eno-vino.com

Enrique’s Market

1417 Northport Dr., 608-240-2008.

Tortas and tacos right off the grill at this small spot inside a small Mexican grocery. A couple of tables, but mostly carryout. Inexpensive.

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Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop 540 University Ave., 608-467-7309.

A cut above many other sub shops, with generous portions and good meats. The Flash, bulky with ham, capicola and salami, has a decent kick. Soups, like the Minnesota chicken and wild rice soup, are worthy, too. Inexpensive. erbertandgerberts.com

Erin’s Snug Irish Pub

4601 American Parkway, 608-242-7616.

Irish dinners including corned beef and cabbage, lamb, bangers and mash, fish and chips, pot pie, shepherd’s pie and a selection of other full dinners. Modest sandwich and burger menu, but a slew of tap beers and variations on the classic “black and tan.” Inexpensive. erinssnug.com

Espresso Royale Cafe

224 State St., 608-259-0800. 650 State St., 608-259-0300.

Coffee drinks and pastries plus sandwiches, soups, and salads. Inexpensive. espressoroyale.com

Esquire Club

1025 N. Sherman Ave., 608-249-0193.

Old-school supper club where steak and seafood are the specialties and have been since 1947. Light dinners also available 4-6 pm Mon.-Thurs. Friday fish fry really packs ’em in. Moderate. esquireclubmadison.com

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313 W. Johnson St., 608-251-2111.

Chef Tory Miller’s new tapas spot. Wine, charcuterie, sangria, and paella, too; craft cocktails. estrellonrestaurant.com

Essen Haus

514 E. Wilson St., 608-255-4674.

German food to satisfy the largest appetites. Over 280 imported beers. 11 on tap are all German imports. Live oompah music every night. Moderate. essen-haus.com

EVP Coffee

1250 E. Washington Ave., 608-294-6868. 555 S. Midvale Blvd., 608-441-1103. 3809 Mineral Point Rd., 608-236-9690.

Coffee and pastries. EVP air-roasts its beans in small batches for freshness, here in Madison. Inexpensive. evpcoffee.com

Fair Oaks Diner

44 S. Fair Oaks Ave., 608-216-5160.

Pancakes and American fries for breakfast; hearty sandwiches at this tiny neighborhood spot. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/FairOaks-Diner/173261379397889

Fair Trade Coffee House 418 State St., 608-268-0477.

Beans from Equal Exchange; among the edibles: cheesecakes, cookies, bagels, baguettes, bars, fritters, filled croissants and sandwiches. The caramel apple scone is a winner. Local art on the walls in monthly displays. Inexpensive. fairtradecoffeehouse.com

Falbo Bros.

101 River Pl., Monona, 608-223-9800. 3305 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-836-9080. 1207 N. Sherman Ave., 608-204-2723. 406 S. Park St., 608-255-9090.

Everything from thin crust to stuffed, with choices like alfredo, pesto, olive oil, buffalo and ranch to substitute for the traditional red sauce. Subs, calzones, salads and appetizers. Gluten-free crust available, except at Park Street location. Primarily takeout and delivery. Inexpensive. falbobrospizza.com

Famous Dave’s

900 S. Park St., 608-286-9400.

St. Louis-style ribs, Texas beef brisket, Georgia chopped pork and country-roasted chicken, all served with award-winning barbecue sauce. Moderate. famousdaves.com

Famous Yeti’s Pizza

971 N. Page St., Stoughton, 608-877-1544.

Pizza is the star of the show; all crusts are made from scratch, available in either hand-tossed, thin, or stuffed. Sandwiches come laden with gooey provolone, mozzarella or any number of other dairy delights. Try The Virgil, topped with ham, pepperoni, and hunks of salami. Inexpensive. famousyetispizza.com

Fast Biryani

4738 E. Washington Ave., 608-422-5099.

Hyderabadi cuisine, with a fast-food emphasis. Indian-style wraps of curry in a naan flatbread are a stroke of genius. Also try the haleem, a stew of meat, cracked wheat, lentils, ginger, and rocket-hot chilis. Meat is mostly restricted to lamb and chicken. Biryanis and kebabs round out the menu. Inexpensive. fastbiryani.com

Fat Jack’s

6207 Monona Dr., 608-221-4220.

Ribs and other barbecued fare, salad bar and Friday fish fry. Moderate. fatjacksbbq.biz

Fazoli’s Restaurant

2143 Zeier Rd., 608-249-8432.

Fast food Italian-style, featuring pizza and pasta dishes. Hot sub sandwiches. Inexpensive. fazolis.com 5 0

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Feiler’s

Forequarter

Icelandic cod special Tuesday and Friday nights, barbecued ribs Thursday, prime rib featured on Saturday. Moderate. feilersrestaurant.com

Local seasonal menu changes daily. Very fresh, very consciously sourced, inventive dishes; house-cured meats. Bar program focuses on Collins, aperitifs and Amaro. Reservations available only Sunday nights. Moderate. forequartermadison.com

4506 Verona Rd., 608-271-6237.

FIB’s Fine Italian Beef and Sausage food cart

East Main Street in front of Starbucks on the Square at MLK.

Chicago dogs, Italian beef, Polish sausage, meatball sandwich and more, all named after Windy City notables. The beef is really, really good. Inexpensive. ilovefibs.com

Figaro’s Pizza

3306 University Ave., 608-395-3222. 231 S. Main St., Verona, 608-848-3111.

Pizza with a choice of sauces: traditional tomato, creamy garlic, barbecue or picante; also with calzone, salads, and wings. Moderate. figaros.com

Firehouse Subs

708 E. Johnson St., 608-609-4717.

Fosdal Home Bakery

243 E. Main St., Stoughton, 608-873-3073.

Norwegian baked goods, doughnuts, cakes, plus noontime sandwiches, pasties, and daily soups. Inexpensive. fosdalhomebakery.com

Fraboni’s Italian Specialties and Delicatessen

822 Regent St., 608-256-0546. 108 Owen Rd., Monona, 608-222-6632.

Porketta roasts, fresh Italian sausage and sauces, imported meats and cheeses, soups and homemade sandwiches. Inexpensive. frabonisdeli.com

Fried and Fabulous food cart

Library Mall, late night Broom Street, farmers’ market and Let’s Eat Out locations.

Fried nuggets atop salads or in buns, or solo with dipping sauces. Late-night and farmers’ market appearances concentrate on desserts. Goodies are dipped in funnel cake batter, then fried and sugared. Look for fried Oreos or peanut butter cups. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ FriedandFabulous

Fromagination

12 S. Carroll St., 608-255-2430.

Wisconsin-made artisanal cheeses as well as the best from France, Spain, Italy, England, Australia, Ireland, Portugal and Denmark. A small selection of sandwiches available for takeout, with Nueske’s smoked ham and fontina cheese, smoked turkey and camembert, hummus and eggplant, salami and provolone and a Wisconsin artisanal “sandwich of the month.” Inexpensive. fromagination.com

1403 Emil St., 608-257-1717. 7854 Mineral Point Rd., 608-829-1001.

Francesca’s al Lago

Froth House

Subs with a firehouse theme, including a loaded “Firehouse Hero” — toasted, of course. Most subs are hot — there’s a Philly cheesesteak, meatball, corned beef and pastrami and a beef brisket. Also salads, chili and soups. Other special hooks: kids combo meals and an “Under 500 Calorie” menu. Inexpensive. firehousesubs.com

Pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and entree salads, as well as chicken, pork chops and seafood. The quattro stagioni pizza, with prosciutto. mushrooms, olives and an egg placed center stage, is a showstopper. Moderate. miafrancesca.com

House-made soups, salads, sandwiches, and bakery, coffee drinks, beer, wine and desserts. Live music on Thurs., open mic Tues. Inexpensive. frothhouse.com

Fisher King Winery

102 W. Main St., Mount Horeb, 608-437-6020.

Tasting room with flights, wines by the glass or bottle, with artisan cheese and sausage platters, baguettes, and Gail Ambrosius chocolates. fisherkingwinery.com

Fit 2 Eat

3742 Speedway Rd., 608-233-7192.

Healthy homemade eats, with an eye toward those on low-fat and reduced-sodium diets. New menus every week. Sandwiches, salads, entrees, and sweets. Fresh challah every Friday. Inexpensive. fit2eatmadison.com

Fit Fresh Cuisine

2881 Commerce Park Dr., Fitchburg, 608-277-8347.

Healthy foods, locally sourced, all nutritional info available. Breakfast items, smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, pizza and salads; weekly and monthly meal plans available. Inexpensive. fitfreshcuisine.com

Fitzgerald’s

3112 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-831-7107.

A varied menu featuring prime rib, steaks, seafood and sandwiches. Moderate. kaulenterprises.com

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 517 State St., 608-255-2520.

Popular burger chain with single or double options and fries in regular or Cajun. For the hamburger-averse, the guys will consent to sell you a hot dog. Inexpensive. fiveguys.com

Flat Top Grill

538 N. Midvale Blvd., 236-0500.

Choose your own vegetables and choice of proteins (from tofu to calimari and more) and pile them on; they cook down. The oodles of different sauces are what makes the stir-fry; available on rice or noodles, as soup, mu-shu or lettuce wraps. Inexpensive. flattopgrill.com

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar 750 N. Midvale Blvd., 233-9550.

Chophouse with top-flight steaks and chops, plus a modest seafood menu (salmon, tuna, lobster, scallops). Emphasis on wine pairings. Expensive. flemingssteakhouse.com

Flying Hound Alehouse

6317 McKee Rd., Fitchburg, 608-310-4422.

Gastropub with 32 rotating drafts, with local and American microbrews, German, Belgian and British beers. Menu includes burgers, sandwiches, bangers and mash, schnitzel, fish and chips and several salads. Friday fish fry with several options. Moderate. flyinghoundpub.com

111 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 608-255-6000.

Francisco’s Cantina

121 E. Main St., 608-294-1100.

The menu includes the full range of tacos, sopes, gorditas, tortas, huaraches, tostadas, chimichangas, quesadillas, burritos and tamales. Francisco’s specialties are listed as chiles rellenos, carne asada, enchiladas verdes, alambre and enchiladas. Go for the huaraches or anything with mole. Inexpensive. franciscoscantina.com

Free House Pub

1902 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-831-5000.

Appetizers, salads, burgers, and sandwiches with emphasis on local sourcing. Inexpensive. freehousepub.com

Freiburg Gastropub

2612 Monroe St., 608-204-2755.

Local and German beers, German-style food. Appetizers of sunchoke frites, chicken liver pate and potato pancakes; other smaller meals such as house bratwurst, pierogi and smoked trout salad; and larger meals such as grilled quail, veal cutlet, seared scallops with potato dumplings, and a black angus burger. Moderate.

Fresco

227 State St., 608-663-7374.

On the rooftop of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, with a unique view of the Capitol and State Street. Contemporary American cuisine focusing on local seasonal ingredients. Standing favorites are the housemade ricotta gnocchi and the seared scallop starter. Moderate. frescomadison.com

11 N. Allen St., 608-231-0100.

Fugu Asian Fusion

411 W. Gilman St., 608-286-7277.

With a varied menu of pickled pepper dishes, black curded bean dishes, hot pot and vegetarian classics like Sichuan eggplant, plus a few Japanese items like sake and mochi thrown in to appease the gweilo, Fugu is an outstanding Sichuan experience. Picks include dan dan noodles, Sichuan eggplant, and tea-smoked duck. More Americanized items are listed in the back of the menu. Moderate. fuguasian.com

Funk’s Pub

5956 Executive Dr., Fitchburg, 608-442-9500.

Burgers, wraps and sandwiches are the focus here, with a walnut burger for vegetarians. The hot chicken wings are also earning a name for themselves. Inexpensive. funkspub.com

Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier 2086 Atwood Ave., 608-249-3500.

Fine handmade chocolates, with truffles, seasonal specialties and regional flavors. Faves include the caramel sprinkled with salt and the Maharajah curry. gailambrosius.com

Game Time Sports Bar and Grill

6862 County Road K, Middleton, 608-831-2401.

Burgers, gyros, soups and Friday fish fry. “Bloody Mary” buffet every Sunday. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/Game-TimeSports-Bar-Grill/160486050630758

Gates and Brovi

Smoothies, juices, spring rolls, egg rolls. Inexpensive.

3502 Monroe St., 608-819-8988. Family-friendly yet sophisticated, this focused menu from the folks who brought you Sardine and Marigold Kitchen includes burgers and sandwiches, but also lobster and Blue Point oysters and a few other coastal specialities. Moderate. gatesandbrovi.com

Fresh Madison Market

Get Some Burritos

Full service campus-area grocery with deli. Togo salads, vegetarian and vegan skewers, freshly made sandwiches, sushi-to-go, salad bar as well as a hot bar of prepared foods. Inexpensive. freshmadisonmarket.com

Billed as San Diego-style Southern California Mexican food. Burritos (steak or chicken), flautas, quesadillas and tacos are joined by a nachos supremo and carne asada fries (essentially nacho toppings on fries). A few barstool/seats. Inexpensive. getsomeburritos.com

Fresh Cool Drinks food cart Library Mall.

703 University Ave., 608-287-0000.

Freshii

422 Gammon Place, 608-821-0209.

Fast casual spot with healthy wraps, salads, burritos and bowls, $5-$9. The most successful items have a healthy bent or sport strong Asian flavors. Kale or quinoa can be added as a “base” for $1, and burritos and wraps can be made “green,” with a blanched collard leaf subbing for a flour tortilla, for 75 cents. Tofu, falafel, chicken, steak, or shrimp can be added for an additional charge. The Thai Lemongrass burrito might be one of the best things on the menu. Inexpensive. freshii.com

309 N. Henry St., 608-442-7140.

Gib’s Bar

1380 Williamson St.

Bar spans two stories of a former house, remodeled in a relaxed but elegant east-side style. The ground floor bar is dedicated to quick pours, like kegged cocktails and 13 tap beers plus a small wine selection. The second floor is devoted to more complicated cocktails, rotating. You’ll always find something interesting. Limited menu of snacks. Inexpensive. gibs.bar

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554 N Midvale Blvd. (in Hilldale), 608-661-7465.

Cupcakes big and small, cheesecakes, stuffed cookies and other daily special flavors. Some gluten-free options. Inexpensive.

Gino’s Italian Deli

6509 Century Ave., Middleton, 608-827-0999. 4606 Verona Rd., 608-827-0999.

Big deli selection, with cheeses and meats and salads, plus pre-cooked meatballs; made-toorder sandwiches, big frays of frozen lasagna for takeout. Eat-in (more seating at Middleton branch) or carryout. Inexpensive. ginosdeli.com

Ginza of Tokyo

6734 Odana Rd., 608-833-8282.

The chefs at this Japanese restaurant put on an amazing show at the hibachi tables. There’s a sushi bar, and private tea rooms too. Moderate. ginzaoftokyo.org

Glass Nickel Pizza

2916 Atwood Ave., 608-245-0880. 3191 Muir Field Rd., 608-848-4877. 5003 University Ave., 608-218-9000. 101 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-834-9919.

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Well known for specialty pizzas including the all-time favorite, the Fetalicious, but don’t overlook non-pizza entrees: pasta, salads, subs and particularly the Mediterranean lasagna. Inexpensive. glassnickelpizza.com

Good Food food cart

E. Main and S. Pinckney, with a second cart (location varies).

Wraps or salads with several daily soups in cool weather. Sweet thai chili, black bean hummus and the spring “Strawberry Love” special are uber-popular; or,build your own. Inexpensive. goodfoodmadison.com

Gooseberry on the Square 1 S. Pinckney St., 608-467-6552.

Centerpiece is the extensive the salad bar, with pick of fresh lettuces (iceberg, mixed greens, spinach or slaw base) and a range of toppers. Beyond the expected, look for pickled green beans, spicy pickled beets, corn kernels, large fresh radish slices, Kalamata olives, chunks of raw zucchini and yellow squash, mandarin oranges and dried fruits. Breakfast (all day) is focused on scrambles and breakfast burritos, French toast, and pancakes. For lunch, there’s a standard array of sandwiches and a trio of pasta entrees. Inexpensive.

Gotham New York Bagels and Eats 112 . Mi flin St., 608- 6 - 6 2.

This shop offers hand-rolled bagels of the New York persuasion, in plain and 11 other flavors including “super egg everything.” Over and above the quality bagel, there’s breakfast (bagel sandwiches), spreads(creamed cheese and tofu spreads), daily soup specials and more extravagant lunch sandwiches. Inexpensive. gothambagels.com

Graft

18 N. Carroll St., 608-229-8800.

New wine bar on the Square with elegant local small plates menu with an emphasis on vegetables, seafood, and some meat dishes. Large plates are three: steak, pheasant and chicken. Moderate. graftmadison.com

Grampa’s Pizzeria

1374 Williamson St., 608-283-9580.

Inside Grampa’s, with its whitewashed cinderblock façade, has a surprising elegance, blending warm industrial and bygone-era touches. And it offers more than great pizza; also excellent are the pork confit and the caprese starters, and for dessert, the sticky ginger cake and ice cream sandwiches. The pizza selection is tightly focused, with six on the menu (in addition to a “create your own” option). Also market-driven salads, good wine list and local beers. Moderate. grampaspizzeria.com

Grand China

2608 Allen Blvd., Middleton, 608-827-7880.

Chinese for dine-in or carryout. Inexpensive.

Granite City Food and Brewery 72 West Towne Mall, 608-829-0700.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, salmon and more, plus beers on tap — lager, bock, stout pale ale and more. Moderate. gcfb.net

Gray’s Tied House

950 Kimball Lane, Verona, 608-845-2337.

Verona brewpub is an offspring of the Janesvillebased Gray’s Brewing. They serve a worthy burger with great bar fries, Cajun-spiced New York strip steak, and fresh-catch grill offering. Plus many appetizers, pizza, salads, pasta and sandwiches. Inexpensive. graystiedhouse.com

Graze

1 S. Pinckney St., 608-251-2700.

Locally sourced comfort foods drawn from a variety of cuisines in a contemporary space in the “glass bank” on the Square. Playful starters include pretzels, popcorn and pork buns. At brunch, choose decadent Nutella-stuffed French toast. The pub burger is top-notch, but so is the vegetarian beet and walnut burger. Moderate. grazemadison.com

Great China

617 N. Sherman Ave., 608-244-9988.

Storefront takeout. Inexpensive. greatchinamadison.com

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Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.

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Heritage Bakery and Cafe

Intimate appetizer/wine bar. Italian-style pasta and pizzas are the fare. Scotch and microbrews a specialty. Inexpensive.

Longstanding supper club near Lake Kegonsa, with sandwiches and salads, seafood, steak, pork chops, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken. Nightly specials include Friday’s fish fry and Saturday’s prime rib. Just off Hwy. 51. Moderate.

Sandwich and coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch. Excellent pastries and pies, baked inhouse. Inexpensive. heritagebakeryandcafe.com

914 Regent St., 608-257-2874.

Popular pub fare, from burgers (including a $1 upgrade to local grass-fed beef) to sandwiches to chicken pot pie and a spicy peanut stew. Gluten-free menu available. And, up to 14 handcrafted beers on tap. Moderate. greatdanepub.com

Greenview Brewing

1808 Wright St., 608-256-3811.

Greenview currently produces gluten-free Alt Brew at House of Brews but will be moving to this new brewing facility and tasting room in fall, 2015. Taproom, snacks. Inexpensive.

Green Acres

Grid Iron

Corner of Hwy. 78 and Hwy. 12, Sauk City, 608-643-2305.

1509 Monroe St., 608-256-3811.

Supper club-steakhouse near the Wisconsin River with daily specials (fish fry Tuesday and Friday, prime rib Saturday, frog legs Sunday) and big selection of steaks and seafood, plus pastas and some sandwiches. Moderate. greenacresrestaurant.com

Upscale bar food, try the famous 1/2 lb. Grid Burger or the buffalo wings. Inexpensive.

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Ground Zero

744 Williamson St., 608-294-8668.

Coffee shop with wraps, soups, muffins, pastries and croissants. Inexpensive.

909 E. Broadway, Monona, 608-223-0886.

Family restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, steak and pasta. Wednesday and Friday fish fry; choice of cod or perch. Inexpensive. greenforestfamilyrestaurant.net

Green Lantern

4412 Siggelkow Rd., McFarland, 608-838-4730.

Overlooking Lake Waubesa. Popular Friday fish fry, daily specials including shrimp, lobster tail, corned beef and cabbage, liver and onions, prime rib and ribs. Breakfasts feature omelets and Belgian waffles and a super walleye-andeggs platter. Moderate. thegreenieonthelake.com

Green Life Cafe

1934 Monroe St., 608-709-5177.

Crepes, salads and smoothies are at the heart of this healthy, locavore cafe. Organic and glutenfree ingredients. Market-fresh ingredients are a focus of the daily crepe menu. Inexpensive. greenlifecafemadison.com

Green Owl Cafe

1970 Winnebago St., 608-285-5290.

Madison’s only dedicated vegetarian restaurant is also friendly to vegans and those on glutenfree and raw-food diets. A new menu features a number of tasty sandwiches, from a roasted veggie version that stands among the best in town, to a crave-worthy blackened Cajun tofu. Entrees include a comforting groundnut stew and a vegan schnitzel. Inexpensive. thegreenowlcafe.com

4402 E. Washington Ave. (in the Crowne Plaza), 608-244-4703.

Dinners, including a Friday perch special. Moderate. ichotelsgroup.com

Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, Restaurant and Pizzeria

105 S. 2nd St., Mount Horeb, 608-437-2739 (pub), 608-437-2741 (pizzeria).

Creative and award-winning house-brewed beers. The restaurant serves a large number of sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers as well as dinner entrees. Upstairs in the pizzeria, the pies are the centerpiece, with dough made from the spent grains used in the beers. . Friday beerbattered fish; Saturday prime rib. Gluten-free on request. Inexpensive. thegrumpytroll.com

Gumby’s Pizza

2825 University Ave., 608-238-9494.

Pizza, Buffalo wings, salads, Pokey sticks and pepperoni rolls. Delivery. Inexpensive. gumbyspizza.com

Ha Long Bay

1353 Williamson St., 608-255-2868.

Serene decor, big menu with items from Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. Very popular, and it’s hard to go wrong; curries are a particular strength. The Bay really makes good with the pho, too. Inexpensive. hlbmadison.com

Habanero’s Mexican Grill

2229 S. Stoughton Rd., 608-223-9222, fax 608-223-9868.

A made-to-order burrito line that beats the chains. Tacos and burrito bowls, too. Inexpensive. habanerosmg.com

Greenbush Bakery

1305 Regent St., 608-257-1151.

Homemade doughnuts, apple fritters — and kosher, too! Drop by in the wee hours and get them hot and fresh. Takeout only. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/GreenbushBakery/205766849445054

1965 Barber Dr., Stoughton, 608-873-3001.

Hamilton’s on the Square

101 N. Hamilton St., 608-819-3387.

Small plates and entrees from Rob Grisham, formerly of Brasserie V, in the former Blue Marlin. Cheese plates, housemade gnudi, sandwiches, salads and flatbreads. Craft cocktails and thoughtful tap selection. Moderate.

Happy Wok

17 Eastpark Ct., 608-241-8166. 429 Commerce Dr., 608-833-3488. 2409 W. Broadway, Monona, 608-221-1661.

Dependable takeout Chinese. Inexpensive. happywokofmadison.com

Harmony Bar

2201 Atwood Ave., 608-249-4333.

Friendly neighborhood hangout with burgers right up there with the best in town. The creamy blue cheese burger is a star, but so’s the homemade, secret-recipe walnut burger. Pizzas, dinner salads, homemade soups and desserts daily. Inexpensive. harmonybarandgrill.com

Harold’s Chicken Shack

707 S. Gammon Rd., 608-819-8010.

Legendary fried chicken from Chicago’s South Side, along with fish and chicken livers. All orders are cooked to order, so there will be a 15-20 minute wait. Customers are welcome to phone in orders ahead of time. Moderate. haroldschicken33.com

Harvest

21 N. Pinckney St., 608-255-6075.

Slow food overlooking the Capitol. Menu changes seasonally; watch, too, for many special theme dinners, for heirloom tomatoes, garlic and more. Moderate. harvest-restaurant.com

Haveli Indian Restaurant

5957 McKee Rd., Fitchburg, 608-274-3333.

New Indian restaurant at the site of the former Fitch’s (et al.). Full menu; lunch buffet $8.95. Dinner standouts include Goan fish curry, goat curry and a tandoori mixed grill with succulent bits of chicken, lamb sausage, shrimp and fish properly spiced and partially blackened. Inexpensive.

Hawk’s Bar

425 State St., 608-256-4295.

Salads, soups, sandwiches and specials. One of the premiere soccer-watching venues in town. Inexpensive. hawksbar.com

Heartland Grill

706 John Nolen Dr. (in the Sheraton Hotel), 608-251-2300.

American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a semi-casual setting. Moderate.

4674 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-222-0136.

Heritage Tavern

131 . Mi flin St., 608-283-9500.

The constantly changing menu at chef Dan Fox’s cozy and elegant restaurant draws from local, carefully sourced, seasonal foods. The menu is heavily tilted toward sharing, due both to the first courses’ overall heaviness and the generously sized portions. In keeping with Fox’s reputation as a pork connoisseur, meat eaters will find lots to love; look for the pork schnitzel. For dessert, hope for gianduja chocolate tart. Expensive. heritagetavern.com

Hibachi Hut food cart

Library Mall in front of the Memorial Library. 608-338-5660.

Hibachi steak or chicken, teriyaki steak or chicken, fried rice, wraps, vegetarian combo, iced green tea. Inexpensive.

The Highland Grill

2424 University Ave. (in the InnTowner), 608-233-8778 ext. 515.

Casual American fare. Buffet-style breakfast. Moderate.

Himal Chuli

318 State St., 608-251-9225.

While the momochas, a dumpling with a coriander/tomato dipping sauce, have achieved local cult status, the menu presents excellent Nepalese food across the board. The two daily takari (vegetable stew) specials are always good, but try more adventuresome dishes too, like the kadi (onion dumplings) or the spicy tuk-pa. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/Himal-ChuliMadison-WI/120304580251

Hody Bar and Grill

1914 Aurora St., Middleton, 608-831-1901.

Hamburgers, club sandwiches, appetizers, pizzas. Inexpensive. hodybar.com

HomeTown Buffet

1745 Parkside Dr., 608-244-3682.

Chicken, roast beef, pasta and more. Lots more. Breakfast on the weekend. Inexpensive. hometownbuffet.com

Hong Kong Cafe

2 S. Mills St., 608-259-1668.

Primarily Cantonese food featuring dim sum Saturday and Sunday mornings (11 am-2:30 pm). Free delivery with $10 minimum order. Inexpensive. hkcafemadison.com

Hong Kong Station

1441 Regent St., 608-661-8288.

Filling bowls of legit cart-style noodles start at $4 any time of day. The tiny restaurant offers a choice of 10 varieties: egg, thick Cantonesestyle, Shanghai, instant, ramen, udon, silk (mung bean), and three kinds of rice noodles. Or take home a barbecued duck. Inexpensive.

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6818 Canal St., Paoli, 608-516-9649.

Brews from the Hop Garden, featuring Wisconsin-grown hops, many from the brewmaster’s own farm. Food is available for take-in from the nearby Paoli Bread & Brat Haus. All of Hop Garden’s house beers are on tap. Inexpensive. thehopgarden.net

HopCat

222 W. Gorham St., 608-807-1361.

This mini-chain out of Michigan offers a wide range of regional, global and Belgian beers, plus a full bar. Soups, salads, burgers, wraps, pretzels, and the famous Crack Fries, beer battered with cracked pepper seasoning. Inexpensive. hopcat.com/madison

Hop Haus Brewing Co.

231 S. Main St., Verona, 608-497-3165.

Seven house beers on tap with another few local craft guest taps. The food is a sidelight, with Fraboni’s pizzas and some snacks, but area food carts are scheduled on various nights and patrons can bring or order in food. hophausbrewing.com

House of Brews

4539 Helgesen Dr., 608-347-7243 .

Page Buchanan’s taproom off Stoughton Road offers no food. Almost in spite of itself, the taproom succeeds and draws a massive beergeek crowd for one simple reason: The beer is great. Inexpensive. houseofbrewsmadison.com

Hubbard Avenue Diner

7445 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, 608-831-6800.

Mid-century-modern diner specializes in house-made pies. American diner fare includes breakfasts, sandwiches and burgers, big bowls, classic meatloaf and mashed potatoes; Sunday pot roast special; and many vegetarian entrees. Gluten-sensitive menu available. Moderate. hubbardavenuediner.com

HuHot Mongolian Grill

610 Junction Rd., 608-827-7110.

Make your own stir-fry grill, with a selection of appetizers and Asian-influenced soups and salads. Inexpensive. huhot.com

Humble Sweet and Savory Pies 10 S. Allen St., 608-630-6190.

Sweet and savory whole pies and personal-size pies (tarts, hand pies and pie bites), minipizzas, cookies, cupcakes and Just Coffee in a small, cozy neighborhood storefront. Moderate. humble4pie.com

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3801 E. Washington Ave., 608-244-4696. 675 S. Whitney Way, 608-277-6735. 2920 2920 Fitchrona Rd., Fitchburg, 608-273-5120

Indoor dining area, hot and cold deli, sandwich station, Italian, Chinese, and salad bar, daily specials and a la carte options. Breakfast buffet, Friday fish buffet. And the fried chicken is really pretty darn good. Inexpensive. hy-vee.com

Hydro Street Brewing Co.

152 W. James St., Columbus, 920-350-0252.

Nano-brewery features locally-sourced madefrom-scratch bar fare in historic downtown Columbus. Pizzas are a great pick, as are sandwiches and freshly made potato chips. Seven house beers and a few guest taps. Inexpensive. hydrostreetbrew.com

Ian’s Pizza

100 State St., 608-442-3535. 319 N. Frances St., 608-257-9248.

Slices with inventive toppings from mac and cheese to a steak dinner on a textbook-perfect crust. Inexpensive. ianspizza.com

Ichiban

610 S. Park St., 608-819-8808.

Spicy pleasures of Sechuan Chinese cuisine; order from the marker board specials. Noodle dishes and vegetables occupy the middle ground of the menu. Inexpensive. ichibansichuan.com

The Icon

Itzza Pizza

Tapas spot on upper State Street with 55-dish Spanish menu, plus a regular dinner menu, with a good roasted chicken and braised short ribs. Moderate. theiconmadison.com

Pizzas, regular, stuffed, or deep dish; Italian beef; calzones; salads and sandwiches; singleserving pasta dishes. Moderate.

IHOP

617 N. Sherman Ave., 608-246-2728. 5533 University Ave., 608-238-2333. 8210 Watts Rd., 608-826-0248 (inside Brennan’s). 2125 McComb Rd., Stoughton, 608-826-0248. 1704 Windsor St., 608-826-0248., Sun Prairie.

206 State St., 608-256-3000.

2825 University Ave., 608-233-3500.

4614 E Washington Ave., 608-240-0838. 2825 University Ave., 608-236-4200.

Pancakes ’n stuff. Inexpensive. ihop.com

Imperial Garden

Jacobson Bros.

Well-done Chinese favorites, such as pot stickers, treasure seafood and crispy duck. Moderate. imperialgarden.com

Deli from the traditional butcher with takehome salads, a justly praised potato salad and homemade brats. Also hot entrees like barbecued pork, chicken. Inexpensive. jacobsonbrosdeli.com

Indie Coffee

jacs

2039 Allen Blvd., Middleton, 608-238-6445.

1225 Regent St., 608-259-9621.

Waffles served all day (multigrain, buttermilk, chocolate chip, strawberries); egg sandwiches, bagels, other sandwiches and wraps, and salads. Indie makes its own biscotti, granola and muffins. Excellent coffee, too, plus wine and beer. Music some evenings. Inexpensive. indiecoffee.net

Inka Heritage

2611 Monroe St., 608-441-5444.

Sandwiches with a Mediterranean influence. Flatbreads, salads, rabbit ragout, duck breast, fresh catch. Very gluten-free friendly. 15 taps of craft beer and cider; six gluten-free beers (bottle). Moderate. jacsdiningandtaphouse.com

Jade Garden Restaurant 1109 S. Park St., 608-260-9890.

602 S. Park St., 608-310-4282.

Peruvian cuisine comes to the world of South Park Street. Get a taste of the tart ceviche, and other seafood, as well as aji de pollo — an almost currylike dish featuring strips of chicken served in a very creamy sauce of nuts and Parmesan cheese. Considerable vegetarian options, too. Moderate. inkaheritagerestaurant.com

Chinese buffet featuring mussels in sweet-andsour sauce and scallion pancakes, as well as all the old favorites. Inexpensive. jadegardenwi.com

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Kollege Klub

Long list of specialty cocktails, with an emphasis on martinis, mojitos, tropical drinks, alcoholic ice teas and champagne cocktails. No food. Inexpensive. jademonkeybar.com

Neighborhood butcher shop that also serves made-to-order sandwiches, fried chicken and fried seafood including shrimp, scallops, clams, perch, catfish, cod and smelt. Carryout only. Inexpensive. jimsofmadison.com

A small but stylish Korean restaurant with a focused menu. Many spicy entrees (and five stars does mean “hot”) and vegetarian options. Head for the rock cooker bibimbop or any of the several Korean-style barbecue dishes. Lunch specials focus on simpler fried rice and noodle options. Moderate. k-peppers.com

Hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners served to a mostly campus crowd. Inexpensive. facebook.com/kollegeklub

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Jimmy John’s

2611 E. Johnson St. , 316-2789.

Coffee, tea and bubble tea a specialty. Coffee beans are from local roaster True Coffee. jademountainteas.com

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Jakarta Cafe food cart

Weekday noons at Library Mall, evening location varies.

New York-style steak house with a ’30s club feel. Steaks are cut in-house and well-aged. Seafood’s great too. Expensive. johnnydelmonicos.com

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

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Johnny Delmonico’s

130 S. Pinckney St., 608-257-8325.

Jamba Juice

401 State St., 608-255-5904.

Fresh fruit smoothies, with yogurts and sorbets. Bread, pretzels and soups. Inexpensive. jambajuice.com

8390 Market St., Middleton, 608-831-3705.

Here comes the Italian version of a steakhouse, with lots of pasta and seafood entrees along with a wide selection of steak cuts, specialty coffees and great desserts. Moderate. johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com/ madison/index.htm

Jamerica Caribbean Restaurant 1236 Williamson St., 608-251-6234.

Tiny, homey grocery/restaurant hybrid with spicy jerk chicken that’s fall-off-thebone tender. Curried goat, jerk catfish and a variety of Jamaican sodas and beers. Catering. Inexpensive. jamericarestaurant.com

Johnson Public House

908 E. Johnson St., 608-347-0483.

Intelligentsia coffee served French press or pour-over, sandwiches, baked goods from Batch and other goodies. Handicapped accessibility: there are front steps. Inexpensive. johnsonpublichouse.com

Java Cat

3918 Monona Dr., 608-223-5553.

Need your coffee early? Here’s the place. Coffee and luscious gelato made on the premises; Fosdal’s and homemade bakery goods, fair trade Just Coffee. Inexpensive. javacatmadison. com

Jordan’s Big Ten Pub

1330 Regent St., 608-251-6375.

Appetizers, lots of sandwiches (including whole pages of chicken sandwiches, burger variations and Reubens), and salads. Walleye, perch, cod and bluegill on Fridays. Inexpensive. jordansbig10pub.com

Java Den at 1022

1022 W. Johnson St., 608-259-9448.

Campus coffee stop. Hot and cold drinks and sandwiches. Cupcakes A Go-Go are available here. There’s also a “Jo2Go” window. Inexpensive. javaden1022.com

Jordandal Cookhouse

600 West Verona Ave., Verona, 608-848-3298.

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Meats and produce fresh from the Jordandal farm and other local purveyors. Try the banh mi or the brisket sandwich, among others, for lunch; dinner menu changes frequently, but some hits have been chicken tostadas, and cornmeal-crusted, pan-fried beef liver with onions. Inexpensive. jordandalfarms.com/thecookhouse-take-out

2038 Jenifer St., 608-244-6646.

A favorite meat counter at this convenient neighborhood grocery. Also offers deli favorites, sandwich case, salad bar, soups, three daily hot homemade entrees and homemade bratwurst. Inexpensive.

Jerome’s

The Journey Sushi and Seafood Buffet

22 S. Carroll St. (in Inn on the Park), 608-257-8811.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (and breakfast until 2 pm!). Sandwiches, wraps and salads form the heart of the lunch menu; steaks and pasta dishes for dinner. Moderate. innonthepark.net

540 State St., 608-256-6322.

Terrific plates on the lunch menu, and good deals. Entrees are mostly chicken- or lamb-based, and are offered as curries or over couscous or chalow (white rice seasoned with cardamom). There’s also a nice selection of vegetarian dishes: fasuliya (green beans cooked with onions and split peas), bamya (okra with garlic in tandoori masala) and lubya (red beans with tomatoes, cumin, and coriander). Up a flight of stairs; handicap accessibility is still in process. Moderate. kabulmadison.com

Subs from basic to giant gourmet, on whole-wheat or French bread. Inexpensive. jimmyjohns.com

Indonesian fare, with ginger chicken, sesame chicken, mixed vegetable coconut rice, bihun goreng and homemade kerupuk (a snacky, deep-fried starch-and-rice cake); plus sweet cendol, a bit like bubble tea. Inexpensive.

1901 Cayuga St., Middleton, 608-833-3189.

4325 Lien Rd., 608-663-6686.

All-you-can-eat buffet with Chinese, Japanese and American options, plus a pick-your-own stir-fry option made to order. Inexpensive. facebook.com/journeybuffet

Library Mall.

Indonesian fare: nasi goreng (the Indonesian fried rice dish), tahu goreng with organic greens and tofu, ayem bakar (barbecue chicken w/ peanut sauce) and oseng tahu (veggie and tofu cury); daily specials. Inexpensive. twitter.com/ KakilimaMadison

Karben4 Brewing

3698 Kinsman Blvd., 608-241-4811.

A modest but fun food menu and some of the buzziest beers in town. Look for the summer sausage in a Reuben and the sausage board, plus other charcuterie from Underground Meats. Brunch on Sunday lasts until 4 pm and features mash-fed pulled pork and eggs. Inexpensive. karben4.com

King of Falafel

1129 S. Park St., 608-709-5353.

Middle Eastern sandwiches and plates, as well as American classics like cheesesteak, fried chicken and fish. Standouts include the falafel, eggplant sandwich, chicken and lamb shawarma, and the hummus. No dine-in. Inexpensive.

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Falafel and hummus wraps, gyros, burgers and cheeseburgers. The “veggie sandwich” is a tahini-lover’s comfort food dream, with melty fried eggplant, french fries, lettuce, tomato and onions. Inexpensive.

KJ’s Curry Bowl

7005 Tree Ln., 608-841-1005.

A variety of global dishes, from quesadillas to potstickers, Cajun specialties, stir-fries and bowls. But head for the back of the menu, real Sri Lankan Sinhalese cuisine. Composed of five curries: chicken and potato, chicken, potato, dahl and green bean. And every Saturday the kitchen runs a different classic Sri Lankan special and posts what the dish will be on the restaurant’s website. Inexpensive. kjscurrybowl.com

529 N. Lake St., 608-257-3611.

Kung Fu Tea

449 State St., 608-819-8809.

Bubble tea, smoothies, slushies, coffee. Inexpensive. kftusa.com 1 S. Pinckney St., 608-251-0500.

Tasting menu, three- or seven-course, locally sourced foods from James Beard Awardwinning chef Tory Miller. Fine wine and cocktail program. Reservations suggested. Expensive. letoile-restaurant.com

La Baguette

7424 Mineral Point Rd, 807-827-6775.

La Baguette bakes boules, brioches, batardes, baguettes, ciabatta and other loaves like raisin walnut; pastries, including Napoleons; croissants, turnovers, tarts and more. Plus they serve sandwiches and a variety of quiches (goat cheese and fresh basil, mushroom, ham) as well. The space is light, open and airy, with plenty of tables for a sit-down. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/La-Baguette-MadisonWi/186714584694839

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

5809 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-221-8772. 710 S. Gammon Rd., 608-277-9522.

Home of burritos as big as your head, which come with plenty of finely shredded lettuce, diced onions and chopped tomatoes. Tortas and tacos, too. Inexpensive. labambaburritos.com

La Brioche True Food

2862 University Ave., 608-233-3388.

An authentic from-scratch bakery, with breakfast, lunch and extensive dinners. A near-west brunch favorite. Moderate. truefoodrestaurant.com

La Concha

3054 Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 608-276-9263.

Mexican bakery with homemade specials daily including paella, cemitas, tortas, tostadas, torpedoes, tacos and breakfast huevos. Bustling atmosphere; sit at the counter while the freshly baked cakes and doughnuts roll past. Check out additions to the menu on signs posted around the eating area. Moderate.

La Coppa Gelato

341 State St., 608-204-9588.

Gelato, from a small chain out of Milwaukee. They make some crazy gelato desserts, too,. Inexpensive. lacoppa.com

La Hacienda

515 S. Park St., 608-255-8227.

An authentic Mexican restaurant serving everything from tripe soup to pozole, sopas and tacos too. Outdoor patio. Inexpensive.

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Lane’s Bakery

Lava Lounge

Cakes for special occasions, homemade kringle, cookies, doughnuts, Danish and other pastries. Inexpensive. lanesbakeryandcoffee.com

Layla’s Persian Food

2304 S. Park St., 608-251-0532.

Lao Laan-Xang

2098 Atwood Ave., 608-819-0140.

Mexican specialties from the Mexico City and Oaxaca area. From the guacamole appetizer to the borrego en chile pasilla (lamb shoulder in a pungent pasilla salsa), it’s all good. Inexpensive. lamestiza.com

1146 Williamson St., 608-280-0104. Specializing in Laotian cuisine and vegetarian dishes. If you like your food spicy hot, opt for the house specials like the moak pa or gai, catfish or chicken with ground pork and hot peppers steamed in a banana leaf, with sticky rice. Inexpensive. llx-restaurant.com

La Mexicana

Lao Laan-Xang food cart

Good taqueria with tacos, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, tortas, alambre, enchiladas and chile relleno. Worth the stop going to or from Devil’s Lake. Inexpensive.

Curries and more from the popular east-side Laotian restaurant. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ pages/Lao-Laan-Xang-Food-Cart

6644 Odana Rd., 608-826-0178.

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Home-style and authentic Persian food, with a focused menu. Lunches are $8, with soup or salad and rice alongside the entrees. Meats are mostly local and organic. Layla’s is homey, like dropping by the chef’s house to share a meal, with the cook possibly also waiting on your table. There is a short flight of steps down to the small dining area. Inexpensive. facebook. com/pages/Laylas-Persian-food-with-a-localflare/660630290614974?ref=stream

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Excellent taqueria-style Mexican food. Tacos, tortas, tostadas, enchiladas, and more. Don’t miss the housemade salsas. Specials on the weekend. Inexpensive.

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Mexican restaurant with lots of combination platters. Inexpensive. la-tolteca.com

Daily lunch specials, homemade salads and bakery. Excellent breakfast pastries (good cinnamon rolls) and sandwiches, in this coffee shop within the Hotel Ruby Marie. Inexpensive. facebook.com/lakeviewbakerydeli

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Luamprabang food cart

121 E. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-834-6142.

524 E. Wilson St., 608-250-2380.

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Fine French Creole cooking creates a perfect taste of New Orleans served in an elegant atmosphere. Also seafood, chicken, steaks. Moderate. louisiannes.com

La Tolteca

Lakeview Bakery and Deli

2833 E. Washington Ave., 608-240-8800. 700 S. Gammon Rd., 608-273-8800.

6713 Odana Rd., 608-441-0061. 244 W. Gilman St., 608-467-6999.

A modest but cheerful dining room in Wisconsin’s only Venezuelan restaurant. Pabellon, the Venezuelan national dish with shredded beef, black beans, rice and deep-fried plantains, is a solid entree, or go for the excellent arepas, empanadas (with a fabulous cornmeal-based crust) or pastelitos. Inexpensive. lataguara-madison.com

Local and organic dairy, produce, baked goods and brewed coffee from True Coffee; sandwiches and soups that feature seasonal produce and brick-oven loaves. Part of the space turns into a wine and beer bar with live music. It’s all in an unassuming, kick-back, turn-of-the-century parlor atmosphere that’s good for conversation. Snacks and pizza are also available. Inexpensive. lakesidestcoffeehouse.com

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Los Gemelos

3502 E. Washington Ave., 608-721-9100.

402 W. Lakeside St., 608-441-7599.

Upscale Italian, but also great pizzas and Caesar salad. Menu changes seasonally. Pasta is particularly outstanding. Expensive. lombardinos.com

La Taguara

Lakeside Street Coffee House

2500 University Ave., 608-238-1922.

Nice taqueria with a few booths for seating. Fresh-made burritos, tacos, tortas and gorditas every day, with more homemade barbacoa, carnitas and tamales on the weekend. Large grocery area with produce and butcher counter as well. Inexpensive.

Rooftop dining seasonally at Monona Terrace with appetizers, sandwiches, soups and salads, desserts and drinks. We like the hand-cut fries with tomato remoulade, and the fish tacos. Oscar Mayer hot dogs for the kids. Inexpensive.

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New Orleans cuisine in Fitchburg. Menu highlights include jambalaya, bouillabaisse, file gumbo, sea scallops, crabmeat tortelloni with corn maque choux. Muffaletta and oyster po’ boys are available at dinner as well as lunch. Moderate. lilianasrestaurant.com

Lombardino’s Restaurant

6005 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-221-2203.

1 John Nolen Dr., 608-261-4049.

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Sports bar open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/The-Lockeroom-Bar-andGrill/127179437345387

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Liliana’s Restaurant

1810 Roth St., 608-246-2010.

Homemade Mexican-style ice cream made from fresh fruit (30-plus flavors), 40-plus flavors of paletas and snacks like tostilocos. Inexpensive.

Healthy comfort food that just happens to be all vegan. It serves an excellent tofu pot pie, tamales, chocolate chip waffle plate, BLT sandwich with housemade seitan, occasional specials, and killer housemade ginger limeade. Inexpensive. ladoniacafe.com

Coffee and espresso, drinks, happy hour 4-7 pm Mon.-Fri., and a menu of sandwiches and burgers near Union South. Inexpensive.

Locker Room Sports Bar

6712 Odana Rd., 608-841-1123. 4512 E. Washington Ave., 608-841-1123

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320 N. Randall Ave., 608-251-1200.

Carryout pizzas, subs, wings, “crazy bread” and sauce. Moderate. littlecaesars.com

La Michoacana

Ladonia Cafe food cart

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Southern Mexican cuisine. Favorites include the burritos, flautas, chiles rellenos and outstanding salsa. Vegetarian menu. Inexpensive. laredosrestaurante.com

LaRocca’s

971 Janesville St., Oregon, 608-291-0522.

The former Willy Street spot went small town. Antipasti, dinners, pastas, pizza. Try the lobster ravioli or the Tiziana pizza. Moderate. laroccaspizzeria.com

Laz Bistro and Bar

419 E. Main St., Stoughton, 608-873-3808.

Under a striped awning in an old brownstone, the small dining room has a casual feel. Eclectic menu featuring spanakopita, tandoori chicken, hickory-smoked Kansas City barbecue, gnocchi, daily specials and sandwiches. Moderate.

Lazy Jane’s Cafe

1358 Williamson St., 608-257-5263.

Well known for its scones. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ pages/Lazy-Janes-Cafe/58012837020

Lazy Oaf Lounge

1617 N. Stoughton Rd., 608-441-0370.

Mexican seafood from the area of Puerto Vallarta. There are several items on the menu for non-seafood-lovers. Inexpensive. facebook. com/LasIslasDelMar

Innovative menu of 1/3-lb. burgers (any of which can be made as a veggie burger), sandwiches, pizzas and plenty of drinks, including Ale Asylum brews, with a large outdoor patio. Appetizers and fried items available from 10 pm to bartime. Inexpensive. lazyoaflounge.com

Laurel Tavern

Le Petit Croissant

Neighborhood tap for the near west side, long loved for its Friday night fish fries, brats, and hamburgers. Inexpensive. thelaureltavern.com

Small bakery and coffee shop with breakfast baked goods, plus sandwiches, salads and soups. Steep and Brew coffees. Inexpensive.

Las Islas Del Mar

5696 Monona Dr., 608-298-7687.

2505 Monroe St., 608-233-1043.

1310 Midvale Blvd., 608-807-2662.

Le Tigre Lounge

1328 S. Midvale Blvd., 608-274-0944.

Lauded for its cocktails, classic lounge atmosphere and jukebox. Inexpensive. facebook. com/pages/Le-Tigre-Lounge/107701862607720

Thai/Laotian dishes in front of the Memorial Library. Beef larb, squash curry, pad thai, papaya salad, kao moo deng with pork and avocado, tofu yum wun sen, and specials like an avocado spring roll, mango tofu curry, and mango sticky rice. Inexpensive.

Lucky’s Bar and Grille

1421 Regent St., 608-250-8989.

Daily food and drink specials at this campus sports bar, with many signature burgers and sandwich classics, bratwurst, wraps and burritos. Fish fry on Wednesdays and Fridays. Inexpensive. luckysbarandgrille.com

Luigi’s

515 S. Midvale Blvd., 608-661-7663.

Upbeat, family-friendly pizza and sandwich stop with thin-crust pizza, salads, panini and oven-baked pastas. The chicken muffaletta with its olive-peppadew relish is a knockout. Inexpensive. luigismadison.com

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2804 Prairie Lakes Dr., Ste. 106, Sun Prairie, 608-318-8823.

Macaroni and cheese in a number of rich iterations. Inexpensive.

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230 E. Lakelawn Place, 608-251-0911.

Breakfast and deli sandwiches in this basement convenience mart off Langdon Street. The expansive hours indicate a night-owlish student clientele. Breakfast sandwich, served until noon, is very popular. Accessible only via a set of stairs. Inexpensive.

Mad City Frites

320 State St., 608-204-6150.

Fries and poutine only with dipping sauces, gravy and 10 others made in-house. We like the zingy lime-sriracha dipping sauce. Watch for the occasional monthly special. Inexpensive. madcityfrites.com

Madison Blind

601 Langdon St., 608-257-4391.

Rooftop dining and bar at the top of the Graduate hotel. graduatemadison.com/dining/ madison-blind

Madison College Gourmet Dining 1701 Wright St., 608-246-6368.

Culinary students cook a three-course lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at noon during fall and spring semesters; reservations required. Moderate. gourmet.madisoncollege. edu

A chicken hand pie and the house salad from Portage Pi.

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Maharani

Mariner’s Inn

Mediterranean Cafe

Among the Indian standards, look for a large selection of south Indian dosas and uttapams. Great beef masala, veggie mango. Lunch buffet. Inexpensive.

Steaks and seafood; dining on Lake Mendota. Top steaks pair with jumbo shrimp, scallops, salmon, walleye, king crab legs, lobster tail and more. Don’t skip the house special hashbrowns. Expensive. marinersmadison.com

One of the tastiest bargains on State Street. Lovingly homemade Middle Eastern and Mediterranean specialties and daily specials. Even a simple hummus-and-pita wrap, falafel sandwich or cup of avgolemono soup will put a smile on your face. Inexpensive.

916 Williamson St., 608-442-8009.

At breakfast, quiche, house granola and steelcut oatmeal served with balsamic macerated berries are some of the stars. House-baked rustic loaves, breakfast pastries and more segue into lunch sandwiches, salads and soups. Fresh seasonal ingredients with local sourcing when available. The new patisserie focuses on cakes, cookies, tarts, cakes and other sweets. Inexpensive. madisonsourdough.com

Madison Sweets

511 State St., 608-630-9030.

House-made cupcakes, with six to eight flavors offered on weekdays, 12-20 on weekends. Flavors include a chocolate cupcake with a cookie dough center; Red Velvet, a take on the classic cake with a cream cheese frosting; and The Great Dane, a cupcake inspired by the local brewpub’s Black Earth Porter. Inexpensive. mysweetmadison.com

Madison’s

119 King St., 608-229-0900.

Hamburgers, sandwiches, plus fish and steak dinners. Moderate. madisonsdowntown.com

Maduro

117 E. Main St., 608-294-9371.

Good tap list, including a cask-conditioned beer on a beer engine. Also wine and cocktails. madurocigarbar.com

Magic Wok

2044 Atwood Ave., 608-561-4040.

Chinese menu with all you would come to expect — noodle dishes, moo shu, vegetarian section, chicken, beef, pork, lamb and seafood, and a healthy-selection section. Inexpensive.

Maharaja

6713 Odana Rd., 608-833-1824.

Excellent, full range of Indian dishes. Don’t miss the stuffed breads, the tandoori, chicken tikka masala, and other curries. Or try it all at the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Inexpensive. maharajarestaurants.com

Maharana

1707 Thierer Rd., 608-246-8525.

North and South Indian dishes. Inexpensive. maharanaindiancuisine.com

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Main Depot

627 W. Main St., 608-257-3100.

Burgers and fries, steak, chicken and fish sandwiches, and other bar appetizer staples — onion rings, fried mushrooms and fried cheese curds — in a friendly bar with pool table and dart boards, near the Kohl Center. Inexpensive.

Malt House

2609 E. Washington Ave., 608-204-6258.

150-plus bottles and 18 tap beers. Some are rare. There are plenty of local favorites. Drafts are dispensed through three imported European beer towers. Live music some nights. No food, although you can have pizza or whatever delivered. malthousetavern.com

Manna Cafe

611 N. Sherman Ave., 608-663-5500.

From-scratch baked goods including breads, lush desserts and pastries. Inventive sandwiches, quiches, soups and salads. Dinner menu includes ribs, brisket, chicken-zucchini “sliders,” a Southern-style “Bayou” biscuit and more. Inexpensive. mannacafe.com

Maple Tree

6010 Hwy. 51, McFarland, 608-838-5888.

Supper club with nightly specials, fish fry, Sunday breakfasts. Moderate. mapletreesupperclub.com

Maria’s Pizza 134 S. Main St., Oregon, 608-835-5455. Sicilian and Italian fare; homemade lasagna and spaghetti, standout pizzas. Also sandwiches. For dessert, choose cannoli. Inexpensive.

Marigold Kitchen

118 S. Pinckney St., 608-661-5559.

Personal touches abound at this busy breakfast/ lunch bistro. Twists on breakfast and lunch, with chili-poached eggs, French toast drizzled with pastry cream and fresh berries, hearty sandwiches, salads and soups. Inexpensive. marigoldkitchen.com

5339 Lighthouse Bay Dr., 608-246-3120.

Market Street Diner

110 Market St., Sun Prairie, 608-825-3377.

Diner favorites and contemporary dishes: breakfast all day; whole-wheat wraps, burgers, sandwiches and a good selection for vegetarians; dinners such as turkey, meat loaf and pot roast. Gluten-free menu also available. Catering. Inexpensive. marketstreetdiner.com

Marrakesh

5510 University Ave., 608-238-7111.

Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in a beautifully updated space. The appetizers make a fine meze or an outright meal: mohamara, zaluuk, harira, lamb shawarma. Moderate. marrakeshrestaurant.net

Martin O’Grady’s Irish Pub

7436 Mineral Point Rd., 608-833-4262.

Gourmet burgers, soups and daily specials. Saturday night prime rib, Friday night fish fry. Inexpensive. martinogradys.com

Masarap food cart

Location varies. 608-206-2759.

Filipino food; baboy barbecue, caldereta. stew. Schedule at masarapmadison.com. Inexpensive.

Mason Lounge

416 S. Park St., 608-255-7777.

Intimate and organic neighborhood meeting spot with 19 taps of interesting craft beers. No food, but patrons can bring in pizzas from nearby Falbo’s. Inexpensive.

McGovern’s

820 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-837-9997.

Steak house and supper club. And a fish fry, naturally, on Friday — cod, lake perch, and shrimp. Moderate. mcgoverns.biz/club.htm

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625 State St., 608-251-8510.

Mediterranean Hookah Lounge and Cafe 77 Sirloin Strip, 608-251-7733.

Mediterranean specials and American menu, from shish kebab to sandwiches. Smoking. Moderate. mediterraneanhookah.com

Melted food cart

100 King St., 608-284-8738.

Nouveau grilled cheese, including the transcendent caprese version, with a rotating cast of specials. You might find the grilled cheese version of a hot dog, jalapeno poppers, a grilled fantasy of a brunch doughnut (with brie and jam and bacon), plus, just a regular ol’ grilled cheese. All come with a small side of zesty tomato soup for dipping. Inexpensive. meltedmadison.com

Melting Pot

6816 Odana Rd., 608-833-5676.

Four different cooking methods including a Caribbean-seasoned bouillon. Cheese course, protein course and chocolate dessert course available, plus salads. Gluten-free options. Expensive. meltingpot.com/madison

Merchant

121 S. Pinckney St., 608-259-9799.

Well known for craft cocktails, with 40-some bourbons and other top ingredients on hand. But artisan meats in sandwiches and salads for lunch and small plates and a half-dozen entrees for dinner add to the draw of this modern space. Moderate. merchantmadison.com

Mermaid Cafe

1927 Winnebago St., 608-249-9719.

Sandwiches featuring natural ingredients and homemade breads, including a great banh mi. Also soups and pastries. Dinner features a seasonal selection of locally sourced plates, boards and grill items. Inexpensive. mermaidcafemadison.com

Metcalfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market

726 N. Midvale Blvd., 608-238-7612.

At the cafe, choose from frittatas, quiches and wraps. Sushi bar, plus gourmet pizzas made to order. Vast array of deli options. Inexpensive. shopmetcalfes.com

Metropolitan Coffee and Wine 329 . Mi flin St.

Spacious coffeehouse with light sandwiches, wine. Inexpensive.

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. Gil an St., 608-255-81 2.

Smart re-do of the venerable Amyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, with a Lebanese bent and craft cocktails, in the mode of the decade. The menu is smartly divided between â&#x20AC;&#x153;cold,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;pizza.â&#x20AC;? And the pizzas are stars. Decent wine list, too. Look for an excellent fava bean dish with yogurt, gem lettuce salad, falafel and more. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/mezze-madison/627686384030792

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MiaZaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafe

515 State St., 608-250-1806.

Order on tickets where you can personalize your pastas, salads, pizzas and panini with meats, veggies, cheeses and dressings. Inexpensive. miazas.com

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Frozen custard, plus burgers, sandwiches, fried cheese curds, and more Wisconsin favorites. Inexpensive. ilovemichaels.com

Michelangeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee House 11 State St., 608-251-5299.

Coffees, wide selection of teas and specialty drinks, with desserts and pastries from Peoples Bakery and La Brioche, all in a relaxing atmosphere with comfy reading corners. Breakfast sandwiches and lunchtime flatbread sandwiches, heated on a panini grill; two soups daily. Inexpensive. michelangeloscoffeehouse.com

Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern 152

illia son St., 608-251-996 .

The venerable tavern serves an upgrade on bar food, from burgers to macaroni and cheese. The Sexy Fries, fried potato chips with a truffle oil dressing and grated Parmesan, are a new classic. Also, pizza, sandwiches, salads. Vegetarian options, and some items can be made vegan. Inexpensive. facebook.com/MickeysTavern

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1511 Monroe St., 608-256-9 6.

A Madison must, a classic you usually only find in small towns. Pancakes, homemade coffeecakes and pies, cheeseburgers and real malts. Inexpensive.

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Great sandwiches and subs for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Skinnys, roll-ups and party subs. Inexpensive. milios.com

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nction Rd., 608-203-96 1.

Minervaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialty is the food of Hyderabad, a mix of influences from the Persians, Turks, Mughals and British. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full of spices and pickles, rice and meats. There are also Tamil dishes as well as a few from Malabar and Pakistan. A lunchtime buffet offers a number of usual suspects like chicken tikka masala, spinach paneer and tandoori chicken. But significantly, there are many less typical dishes: samosa chat, chana masala, malai kofta, chicken biryani, mirchi, okra fry. For dinner, lamb mango and Gobi 65 are well executed. Moderate. facebook.com/pages/Minerva-Indian-Cuisine/527243560684204

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Oasis Cafe

Diner specializing in Vietnamese noodle soup called pho, which the adventurous can order made with fatty flank, tendon or tripe. Or stick with the excellent vermicelli bowls. Inexpensive. namnoodle.com

Pillowy pita, fine falafel, heavenly hummus and Egyptian lentil soup are all good picks. Moderate. nilemadison.com

Pleasant contemporary coffee shop serving EVP coffee, plus soup, sandwiches and bakery. A valuable resource in this corner of Fitchburg. The pel’meni are no longer served as they have moved to Paul’s Pel’meni, downtown Madison. Inexpensive. facebook.com/oasiscafefitch

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6119 Odana Rd., 608-274-1788.

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Drive-through coffee on your way into town from points east. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ pages/Moka/179700275408443

The pizzas are among the best in town, coming out of a massive imported wood-burning oven. Try the sausage or the the ricotta and pancetta. Moderate. naples15.com

Best known for dispensing free soda or beer on someone’s birthday in a keepsake mug. Burgers are popular, but there are also sandwiches and daily specials on the menu. Inexpensive. thegritty.com

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Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano

Longtime Wisconsin Dells spot has developed into a regional chain. Large appetizer and burger menu, with sandwiches, salads and wraps. Inexpensive. monksbarandgrill.com

New dishes every week, but you might find thincrust pizza, a must-eat pork sandwich, or an exceptional hoagie. Inexpensive. nattspil.com

Old-school Italian favorites, with good pizza and pasta and fresh seafood dishes. The Risi e bisi with diced prosciutto cotto is a creamy, rich casserole. Also good, bistecca a piacere and the farfalle Piemontese. Moderate. nonnosristoranteitaliano.com

2910 E. Washington Ave., 608-442-6651.

Monk’s Bar and Grill

Monona Garden Family Restaurant 6501 Bridge Rd., 608-223-9707.

Big menu of family restaurant standards. Inexpensive.

Monsoon Siam

2045 Atwood Ave., 608-284-9282.

15 N. Butler St., 608-250-6330.

211 King St., no phone.

Natural Juice food cart

Library Mall in front of University Book Store.

smoothies, fresh fruit juices, egg rolls, spring rolls. Inexpensive.

Nau-Ti-Gal

5360 Westport Rd., 608-246-3130.

Spicy Thai entrees from chef’s specials to the expected curries. Lots of special tofu dishes. Some examples of Southern Thai dishes. Moderate. monsoonsiam-wi.com

Friday fish fry (cod), all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch and daily specials in this informal restaurant on the Yahara River at the north end of Lake Mendota. Outdoor and porch dining in summer. Moderate. nautigal.com/nautigal

Monte’s Grill and Pub

New Glarus Brewing Co.

608-A W. Verona Ave., Verona, 608-845-9669.

Wide-ranging breakfast menu, daily specials, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, smothered steak, chicken and ribs. (Despite similar logo, not a branch of Monty’s Blue Plate.) Inexpensive. montesverona.com

Monty’s Blue Plate Diner

2089 Atwood Ave., 608-244-8505.

Monty’s does the nouveau diner proud. It’s a popular neighborhood gathering spot, packing ’em in from breakfasts to the Friday fish fry. It serves breakfast all day — like a diner should. More unusually, it has great and plentiful vegetarian and some vegan options. It’s also the place to go for pie. Inexpensive. montysblueplatediner.com

Mooyah

2400 Hwy. 69, New Glarus, 608-527-5850.

Brewery tours and tastings. The home of Spotted Cow and Uff Da Bock offers guided tours; call for more information. Some summer weekends, food vendors arrive for an even more festive time. Inexpensive. newglarusbrewing.com

New Glarus Hotel

100 Sixth Ave., New Glarus, 608-527-5244.

German and Swiss dishes include wienerschnitzel, geschnetzlets, kalberwurst, fondue, kaesechuechli, spaetzle (a Swiss dumpling) and roesti potatoes. Eat on the glassed-in porch and view main street. Live polka bands Friday and Saturday evenings. Moderate. newglarushotel.com

New Orleans Take-Out

6309 McKee Rd., 608-270-1022.

1920 Fordem Ave, 608-241-6655. 1517 Monroe St, 608-280-8000.

A design-your-own-burger outfit, with turkey and veggie patty options. Veggies and sauces available for customizing, including sauteed mushrooms, avocado and fried onion strings. Inexpensive.

Eat mo’ bettah! Tasty Creole cuisine to bring home and enjoy. Barbecued shrimp, shrimp etouffee, fried oysters and catfish. Finish with a heavenly slice of sweet potato pecan pie. Inexpensive. eatmobettah.com

Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse

New Seoul

All-vegan yummies including bagels, cookies and cupcakes. Nice hot soups, too. Inexpensive. motherfools.com

Fine Korean food, including rock cooker bibimbap, bulgogi, and a faithful rendition of the labor-intensive chicken and ginger soup, sam gae tang. Other soup recs include glass potato noodle soup with red cabbage and beef as well as the squid, octopus, mussel, clam, shrimp and egg bean paste stew. Surroundings are a nice upgrade from the former University Avenue location. Moderate.

1101 Williamson St., 608-259-1301.

MP Dining Company

20 Commerce St., Mineral Point, 608-987-0006.

Chicago chef Charlie Socher has left the Windy City for rural Wisconsin. This new venture in the historic Chesterfield Inn is elegant and assured. Look for meats and pizzas from the wood oven, a strong yet inexpensive wine list and a Wed.-Thurs. prix fixe that’s a real value. No reservations. Expensive. mpdiningcompany. com

Mr. Brews Taphouse

305 W. Johnson St., 608-819-6841. 610 Junction Rd. Suite 107, 608-824-9600. 611 Hometown Circle, Verona, 608-845-2280. 300 N. Century Ave., Waunakee, 608-849-4644.

48 taps are joined by a roster of burgers that come with various toppings including add-ons fried eggs and bratwursts. Skip the fries and head for the fresh-cut chips, or try the Pub Grub — a big basket of chips topped with bacon, green onions and a good portion of creamy beer cheese sauce. Veggie patty available. Inexpensive. mrbrewstaphouse.com

Murphy’s Tavern

3737 E. Washington Ave., 608-249-7837.

Great fresh ground burgers, Friday fish fry with perch, cod and jumbo shrimp. Inexpensive. 6 0

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Next Door Brewing

2439 Atwood Ave., 608-729-3683.

The taproom for the nanobrewery has a cool, semi-finished-basement vibe, with golden wood, painted cinderblocks and wall-mounted TV cabinets. And there’s a real live menu, serving plates large and small, with nightly flourishes that may be gone the next. If they’re on the menu, the Atwood burger, the poutine, the mix-n-match skewers, and the ssam pork sandwich are apt to please. Inexpensive. nextdoorbrewing.com

Nick’s Restaurant

226 State St., 608-255-5450.

Longtime downtown favorite featuring sandwich standards, real diner goodies like meatloaf and liver and onions, and Greek specials such as spinach pie and gyros. Inexpensive. nicksrestaurantmadison.com

704 S. Whitney Way, 608-661-9254.

Noodles and Co.

232 State St., 608-257-6393. 6520 Monona Dr., 608-226-9500. 4280 East Towne Blvd., 608-244-4000. 3600 University Ave., 608-268-2900. 7050 Mineral Point Rd., 608-829-0202. 2981 Triverton Pike, Fitchburg, 608-276-7600.

Choose noodle dishes from Asian, Italian or American menus. Add chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or extra veggies. There’s soup and salad too. The mac ’n’ cheese is cheesy but not overly creamy, and the Bangkok Curry and Indonesian Peanut saute are worthy picks. Inexpensive. noodles.com

North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

6604 Mineral Point Rd., 608-829-0093.

Seafood from the straightforward (fish and chips) to the inventive (calamari tacos) with lots of fried options, oodles of shrimp variations, 12 dipping sauces, plus pasta, chicken and steak. All-you-can-eat fish fry on Tuesday; shrimp on Thursday. Moderate. joeysseafoodmadison.com

Northside Family Restaurant 1201 N. Sherman Ave., 608-244-5663.

If you’re a club sandwich fan, this classic version can’t be beat. Full breakfast menu, burgers, daily specials, Friday fish fry. Senior menu. Inexpensive. americantable.biz

Nostrano

111 S. Hamilton St., 608-395-3295.

Contemporary menu with Italian and other Mediterranean influences, craft cocktails and the best desserts in town from James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef Elizabeth Dahl. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Expensive. nostranomadison.com

Novanta

8452 Old Sauk Rd., 608-831-7740.

Red and white Neapolitan pizzas with a variety of toppings; mozzarella bar, with a selection of olive oil and extras; plus a few panini and salads, with a modest selection of beer and wine. It’s all done carryout style in the small, narrow cafe, with a register up front and friendly service if you choose to eat in. Moderate. facebook.com/ novantamadison

O.S.S.

910 Regent St., 608-709-1000.

Sausages celebrated at last in this Wisconsin-centric, campus-area restaurant. A banh mi sausage is topped with bright, crisp veggies, jalapeno slices and a pinkish spicy mayo, with a bed of fresh cilantro underneath. Basic sausages are equally enjoyable and customizable, with a tidy selection of toppings. Three varieties of vegan sausage are also available. Inexpensive. ossmadison.com

The Oakleaf Restaurant

4740 Pierceville Rd. (at the Oaks Golf Course), Cottage Grove, 608-837-4774.

Homemade soups, local beers on tap, and daily lunch specials. Friday night fish fry (salmon, cod, walleye). Outdoor dining overlooking the golf course. Inexpensive. golftheoaks.com

2690 Research Park Dr., Fitchburg, 608-467-6572.

Old Chicago

7202 Mineral Point Rd., 608-827-0033.

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, sandwiches, soups and pasta. Daily lunch specials and 110 beers, 30 on tap. Inexpensive. oldchicago.com

The Old Fashioned

23 N. Pinckney St., 608-310-4545.

Upscale Wisconsin tavern a contradiction in terms? Enjoy your favorites in a civilized throwback. Wurst plates, mac ’n cheese and classic burgers, plus — obviously — a Friday fish fry with choice of cod, perch or walleye, with perch the favorite. Serves breakfasts. Moderate. theoldfashioned.com

Old Feed Mill

114 Cramer St., Mazomanie, 608-795-4909.

Traditional country cooking made with locally raised meats and locally grown produce in rustic atmosphere of a 19th century mill. Groups welcome. Moderate. mazomaniemills.com

Oliva

745 N. High Point Rd., 608-831-7776.

Italian and Turkish food. Lots of Middle Eastern appetizers and salads, pastas and kebabs, seafood, pizzas and calzones. Moderate. olivacuisine.com

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 4320 East Towne Blvd., 608-249-0340. 7017 Mineral Point Rd., 608-829-1158.

All-you-can-eat soup and salad with breadsticks is a winner. Moderate. olivegarden.com

Oliver’s Public House

2540 University Ave., 608-819-8555.

There’s loads of handsome distressed wood, and a square-shaped bar makes the earthtone-rich space feel both cozy and active. The result is understated and sophisticated. The farm-to-table efforts are laudable, but craft cocktails truly put Oliver’s on the map. The seared scallops and shrimp, cheese plate, trout and grilled pork chop are all wise menu picks. Moderate. oliverspublichouse.com

One Barrel Brewing

2001 Atwood Ave., 608-630-9286.

House-brewed tap list at this nanobrewery, with the food menu consisting of Fraboni’s frozen pizzas, a selection of cheeses and Underground cured meats and piragi buns from Stalzy’s. Inexpensive. onebarrelbrewing.com

Opus Lounge

116 King St., 608-441-6787.

The menu at this hip lounge features a transglobal smorgasbord of small dishes. Also serving fine wines, and a variety of champagne and desserts. Inexpensive. opuslounge.com

Orient House

626 S. Park St., 608-250-8880.

Cantonese and Mandarin food with all the expected dishes, but also ho fun (thick and flat soft noodles); steamed entrees in a health/diet section; nine-item vegetable section; and a more Chinesecentric separate menu with items such as Shanghai baicai, beef belly with vegetable, boiled pork with red pepper, etc. Lunch specials $5-$5.25 include crab rangoon. Moderate. orienthousewi.com

Oriental Wok

532 S. Park St., 608-255-1288.

Chinese specialties, featuring a daily lunch buffet. Inexpensive. orientalwokmadison.com

Original Pancake House

518 River Pl., 608-222-1137. 5518 University Ave., 608-231-3666.

Over 20 kinds of pancakes, also waffles, crepes and French toast. Carryout on weekdays only. Inexpensive. originalpancakehouse.com

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Parthenon Gyros

Picasso’s Urban Gourmet Cuisine

Pancakes and waffles, yes, but also crepes, eggs, sandwiches, salads and other oven specials. Inexpensive. pancakecafe.com

Madison’s classic gyros stop. Spring for a basket with fries and take advantage of the roof garden for open-air dining, weather permitting. Also chicken kebobs and other Greek fare. Inexpensive. parthenongyros.com

Excellent pizza, char-grilled seafood, pasta made from scratch. Nouveau American cuisine with an Italian theme. Inexpensive. picassosonline.com

Pasqual’s Cantina

6162 Hwy. 51 (at I 39/90/94), DeForest, 608-249-8778.

724 S. Gammon Rd., 608-819-6865. 6220 Nesbitt Rd., Fitchburg, 608-204-7040.

Pancheros Mexican Grill

8310 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, 608-831-7993.

505 State St., 608-819-8855.

Sushi, tempura, udon, soba, hibanchi, teriyaki — the works, in a diminutive State Street space. Bento box specials at lunch. Moderate. osakahousemadison.com

Fresh Mexican deli-style entrees — burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, tacos and salads. Inexpensive. pancheros.com

Panda Garden

922 Windsor St., Sun Prairie, 608-825-8308.

Osteria Papavero

Chinese takeout with lunch specials. Inexpensive. pandagardenwi.com

Trattoria serving “casual Italian cuisine” with sensual treats like Bresaola Rucola e Granta (airdried beef, arugula and grana padano cheese). With sandwiches, salads and bread sides for lunch; pasta, seafood and meat entrees for dinner. Moderate. osteriapapavero.com

Panera Bread

128 E. Wilson St., 255-8376.

Otto’s

6405 Mineral Point Rd., 608-274-4044.

1870 farmhouse serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, seafood, Certified Black Angus steaks. Live jazz/blues on the deck Tues.- Thurs. during the summer. Expensive. ottosrestaurant.com

Outback Steakhouse

4520 East Towne Blvd., 608-241-0851. 279 Junction Rd., 608-829-0505.

One of the best of the chains. A steakhouse with an Australian theme; menu also includes chicken and fish dishes. Expensive. outback.com

P. F. Chang’s

2237 Deming Way, Middleton, 608-831-2488.

Highlights include duck, salt-and-pepper prawns, and chicken in black bean sauce, among other clean versions of Chinese standards at this upscale chain. Moderate. pfchangs.com

Pablo’s Tacos

111 W. Main St., Marshall, 608-655-1309.

Homemade Mexican food — tacos and tortas, enchiladas, flautas, burritos. Good barbacoa. Inexpensive.

PaintBar

1224 Williamson St., 608-518-3044.

ainting with wine and beer, panini and flatbread pizzas. It’s good food, but it’s the overall experience that will keep customers coming back. Note: paint is nontoxic, so finger foods are okay. Inexpensive. paint-bar.com

Palmyra Mediterranean Grill 419 State St., 608-630-9191.

Kefta, kebabs, shawarma, gyros, potato curry, falafel, yalangi, hummus, babaganoush, m’hamara, fatoush, kibbeh — all the greatest hits of the cuisine, with an above-the-counter backlit menu and fast service. Inexpensive.

2627 East Springs Dr., 608-441-7666. 601 Junction Rd., 608-826-0808. 3416 University Ave., 608-442-9994. 2960 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-441-8883.

316 State St., 608-251-6311.

5266 Williamsburg Way, 608-271-8440.

670 N. Midvale Blvd., 608-663-8226. 1851 Monroe St., 608-238-4419. 1344 E. Washington Ave., 608-497-3333. 100 Cross Country Rd., Verona, 608-497-3333.

Burritos, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, blue corn bread, fresh guacamole and salsa every day. Inexpensive. pasqualscantina.com

Diner-style near the Interstate, with big breakfasts; bakery items including eclairs, cream puffs, and cinnamon rolls; sandwiches and salads; and dinners from steak and fish to liver and onions and spaghetti. Senior menu. Inexpensive. pineconerestaurant.com

Pat O’Malley’s Jet Room

Pinkus McBride Market and Deli

3606 Corben Ct., 608-268-5010.

Bakery-restaurant chain featuring pretty darn great sandwiches on a variety of breads. Their salads feature good greens, nuts and cheeses. Grab a chewy cinnamon bagel for tomorrow’s breakfast. Inexpensive. panerabread.com

Restaurant in the Wisconsin Aviation terminal at the Dane County Regional Airport. A favorite stop for great hearty breakfasts. Benedicts are the specialty, with a wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli and bacon, crabcake, and Southern version as well as veggie and classic. Also burgers, sandwiches, and heart-healthy options. Inexpensive. jetroomrestaurant.com

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Paul’s Pel’meni

Breads, pastries, soups and sandwiches. And brats. Some indoor seating; picnic tables near the Sugar River. Popular bicycling destination. Inexpensive. paolibreadandbrathaus.com

The neon says Gorham Dumplings, but it is Paul’s Pel’meni. These little Russian dumplings have cult status around here. The menu is simple: potato- or beef-filled dumplings (with local Black Earth meat) that are topped with curry sauce and cilantro. Sour cream comes on the side. That’s it. What’s not to love? Inexpensive. facebook.com/PaulsPelmeni

6890 Paoli Rd., Paoli, 608-636-3320.

Paoli Local Foods Grocery and Cafe 6895 Paoli Rd., Paoli, 608-845-3663.

Farmer-owned, organic and grass fed beef, poultry, eggs and produce from Ruegsegger Farms. Eggs and quiches, soups and salads, weekend brunch and dinner specials. Brunch features stratas and Benedicts; dinner, beef and fish. Inexpensive. paolicafe.com

Papa John’s Pizza

515 University Ave., 608-257-7272. 2604 E. Washington Ave., 608-243-1177. 6615 University Ave., Middleton, 608-827-8200.

Pizza, bread sticks and cheese sticks. Free delivery. Moderate. papajohns.com

Paradise Lounge

119 W. Main St., 608-256-2263.

Burgers, sandwiches, brats and fries. Noonhour specials for the lunch crowd include meatloaf, enchiladas and Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. thenewparadiselounge.com

Parched Eagle

5440 Willow Rd., 608-204-9192.

Excellent beers at this nanobrewery from Jim Goronson. Pretzels with mustards, several sandwiches, cheese and sausage plate. Try the house “Verily,” a Belgian dubbel. Inexpensive. parchedeaglebrewpub.com

Parkway Family Restaurant 1221 Ann St., 608-255-2355.

Breakfast all day, sandwiches, fish fry with cod, walleye or perch; desserts. Inexpensive. parkwayfamilyrestaurant.com

The Pine Cone Restaurant

203 W. Gorham St., 608-354-1713.

Pedro’s Mexican Restaurante

3555 E. Washington Ave., 608-241-8110.

Large Mexican menu, salads and wraps; many margarita varieties. Enchiladas suizas, fresh vegetable fajitas, fresh-pressed flour tortillas. Inexpensive. pedrosmexicanrestaurant.com

People’s Bakery and Lebanese Cuisine

301 N. Hamilton St., 608-284-8000.

Downtown deli with fresh sandwiches featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Made-to-order or prepackaged. Also a selection of salads and homemade entrees on a rotating basis, from burritos to beef stew. Inexpensive. facebook. com/PinkusMcBrideMarketAndDeli

Pita Pit

449 State St., 608-819-6722.

Breakfast pitas, meat pitas, veggie pitas, kids pitas. Or pitas without pita, aka “salad.” It’s all bunless, carb-friendly and customizable. Inexpensive. pitapitusa.com

Pitcher’s Pub

323 W. Beltline Hwy., 608-271-9702.

Char-grilled sandwiches. Weekday lunch specials served 11 am-2 pm, with hot sandwiches, soups and chef’s salad. Foosball, pool, darts and, yes, high-speed Internet. Inexpensive. pitcherspubmadison.com

Pizza Bella

1437 Regent St., 608-492-6676.

Pizza and some basic pasta dishes, wings, salads and a few sandwiches. Standard pizza toppings as well as a gyros pizza. Inexpensive. pizzabellamadison.com

Pizza Brutta

2810 E. Washington Ave., 608-245-0404.

Unpretentious doughnut shop that also serves a variety of Middle Eastern sandwiches and dinners — gyros, falafel, hummus, Tan Tan chicken, moussaka, a smoky baba ghanouj. Dinners are prepared fresh while you wait. A few tables for eat-in dining. Oh, and the doughnuts are pretty good, too. Inexpensive. peoplesbakerymadison.com

Perkins

1805 Monroe St., 608-257-2120.

Wood-oven pizza made with fresh mozzarella and local and organic ingredients, plus sandwiches and salads. While the pizzas are stupendous, don’t overlook the lunchtime-only sandwiches. The tart tonno — tuna and lemon and arugula — is perfection. Inexpensive. pizzabrutta.com

Pizza Di Roma

313 State St., 608-268-0900.

1410 Damon Rd., 608-251-7550. 4863 Hayes Rd., 608-241-9123. 5237 University Ave., 608-238-5133.

Family restaurant and bakery. A good spot for breakfast. Inexpensive. perkinsrestaurants.com

Specialty pizzas, including the spinach and the capriccioso. Inexpensive. pizzadiromamadison.com

Pho Nam Noodle

610 Junction Rd., 608-836-7040.

Pho noodle soup house. Inexpensive.

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Pizza Oven

5417 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-222-8722.

Longtime east side pizza favorite in yet another newly renovated space. Subs, salad bar and fried seafood complete the menu. Banquet room, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room, bar. Free delivery. Moderate. thepizzaoven.net

Pizza Pit

13 Atlas Ct., 608-222-5001. 1860 E. Washington Ave., 608-246-7733.

Pizza, hot subs, chicken wings and fish. Moderate. pizzapit.com

Pizza Pit Extreme

1614 Monroe St., 608-259-1500. 6628 Odana Rd., 608-271-3333. 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 608-278-1800.

Pizza in extra-thin, hand-tossed or stuffed, with lots of topping options, including elephant garlic and pesto. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a super-large 20-incher. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overlook PEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastas and subs. Also vending Athens Gyros â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Greek sandwich-style fare. Moderate. pizzaextreme.biz

Plaka Taverna

410 E. Wilson St., 608-251-4455.

Greek and American breakfasts, meze (small plates), dinners and combos with kebobs, spanakopita, moussaka, dinner salads, gyros and ouzo, ouzo, ouzo. Inexpensive. plakamadison.com

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2702 Shopko Dr. (in Bridges Golf Course), 608-244-1822 ext. 2.

Plaza Tavern

319 N. Henry St., 608-255-6592.

Home of the famous Plaza Burger and famous secret sauce. Grilled sandwiches, fries and a selection of beers including local craft brews. Inexpensive. theplazatavern.com

Pooleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

5441 High Crossing Blvd., 608-242-1888.

Large sports bar with food under the helm of Kipp Thomas, formerly of North American Rotisserie. Signature sandwiches include Kippâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Butcher Cut Pork Chop Calabrese, plus salads, wraps and pizzas. Friday fish fry offers cod, catfish, walleye, tilapia or smelt. And Kippâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s super-creamy mac and cheese returns. Inexpensive. pooleysmadison.com

Popeyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

2488 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 268-1606.

Chicken and biscuits, red beans â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rice, dirty rice and other Southern/Cajun-inflected chain. Inexpensive. popeyes.com

Porktropolis

1112 N. Bristol St., Sun Prairie, 608-837-2651.

Barbecue central in Sun Prairie; homemade sauces, seven of them, and rub mixes, too, with inspiration from Memphis to New Orleans. Sandwiches, racks of ribs and barbecue in bulk. Moderate. porktropolis.net

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Pulled pork, beef and pork brisket, brisket combos, and more with kraut and cheese and ham â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and bacon! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as sandwiches, with a choice of six house sauces and a choice of sides (beans, slaw, or mac â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cheese). Inexpensive. facebook.com/porktropolis

Porta Bella

425 N. Frances St., 608-256-3186.

A famed romantic spot with Italian cuisine, pizza and ice cream drinks, plus a wine bar serving hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres. Moderate. portabellarestaurant.biz

Portage Pi

601 Langdon St., 608-257-3233.

The Graduate Hotel upgrades the grab-n-go concept with housemade hand pies both sweet and savory, beautiful salads, panini, coffee drinks, smoothies and hand-pressed juices. The rich pies are special treats, but the healthy salads should balance it all out. Inexpensive. portagepi.com

Slow-roasted meat sandwiches (pot roast with gravy, shredded chicken, pulled pork) with hot tater tots topped with a variety of spice mixes including â&#x20AC;&#x153;volcanic,â&#x20AC;? Cajun and cinnamon. Inexpensive. pots-n-tots.com

Prairie Cafe and Bakery

3109 Pheasant Branch Rd., Middleton, 608-827-2437.

Homemade breakfast and lunch; bakery, salads, quiche, soup, coffee drinks, daily specials. Vegetarian and low-carb options. Inexpensive.

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A multitude of unusual options for Mexican: tacos, and burritos with mix-and-match salsas. Veggie options include a spicy grilled vegetable burrito. Inexpensive. qdoba.com

Quaker Steak and Lube

2259 Deming Way, Middleton, 608-831-5823.

Lots of fried munchies, sandwiches, soups and salads, but the main claim to fame is the 16 different flavors of chicken wings, all rated according to heat factor. Cool off with some brewskis and fried dill pickles. Inexpensive. thelube.com

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5 N. Pinckney St., 608-255-1410. 6261 Nesbitt Rd., 608-273-4900.

Dine in either the Stone House or the Stable Grill, all part of a restored 1855 farmhouse. Dishes highlight fresh Midwestern cuisine; the popovers and muffins are especially good. Moderate. quiveysgrove.com

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. Mi flin St., 608-20 -9000.

Spacious traditional-style steakhouse with an emphasis on top quality, dry-aged beef steaks. Expensive. rareonthesquare.com

Red Lobster

4502 East Towne Blvd., 608-244-3530.

Wide range of seafood offerings, including mind-boggling combo plates. A ton of food, plus addictive cheesy biscuits. Also salads, soups, chicken and steaks. Moderate. redlobster.com

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The big deal here is the Friday fish fry, with many choices: cod, tilapia, perch, walleye, jumbo shrimp, cajun shrimp, salmon and a combo platter. Also appetizers, big selection of salads, wraps, burgers and sandwiches. Moderate. golfthebridges.com

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4762 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-221-0666. 2649 E. Springs Dr., 608-249-6439. 3150 Maple Valley Dr., 608-845-0845. 7440 Mineral Point Rd., 608-833-8111. 1426 Northport Dr., 608-238-7361. 4000 University Ave., 608-244-9099. 2937 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 608-288-0888.

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322 W. Johnson St., 608-709-5200.

spiced and crispy sweet potato tots. Fun besides the food includes live music and a mechanical bull. Moderate. redrockmadison.com

Red Sushi Grill

106 King St., 608-294-1234.

Long list of sushi rolls plus a long list of signature rolls. Vegan roll available. Plus appetizers, salads, and some fusion entrees. Try the white snow, the shogun or the super volcano rolls. Lunch specials: 2 rolls for $9.50, grill plates with stir-fried veggies and rice. Moderate. redsushi.net

The Red Zone

12012 Regent St., 608-251-6766.

Burgers and fries, fried curds, onion rings, fish sandwich, French dip, brats, BLT, and Buffalo wings; eat â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em all in the flickering glow of the 150â&#x20AC;? projection TV. Inexpensive. theredzonemadison.com

Restaurant Muramoto 225 King St., 608-259-1040.

A new menu is a return to the izakaya style and the result is thrilling. The fusion-sushi menu is intact, but alongside it is a small plates pub menu helpfully divided among fried, skewers, rice and noodle bowls, etc. Moderate. muramoto.biz

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301 N. Century Ave., Waunakee, 608-849-5011.

Classic supper club menu featuring steaks, prime rib and seafood, with nightly specials including chicken and dumplings, liver and onions, pork chops, duck, walleye and, of course, a Friday fish fry. Lunches cost about $6. Moderate. rexsinnkeeper.com

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119 E. Main St., 608-442-1112.

Apps, salads, wraps, sandwiches and burgers, with Beatles-themed names. (No Wild Honey Pie on the menu, though.) Inexpensive. therigbypub.com

Rising Sons Deli

617 State St., 608-661-4334.

The Laotian/Thai deli formerly located at the late University Square has reopened on State Street. Mix-and-match lunch specials are a good deal, and you can usually upgrade to sticky rice for a small additional charge. Inexpensive.

Roast Public House

558 State St., 608-819-6457.

Gastropub-style spot with local sourcing, now open in new location. Sandwiches, salads and an all-day breakfast. 15 craft beer taps, Wisconsin and national. Inexpensive. roastmadison.com

Rocky Rococo

4556 Monona Dr., 608-221-3818. 1301 Regent St., 608-256-0600. 1753 Thierer Rd., 608-241-8001. 7952 Tree Ln., 608-829-1444. 1618 W. Beltline Hwy., 608-251-0304. 206 Westgate Mall, 608-273-1223.

Pizza, pasta and a 22-item salad bar. Free delivery. Moderate. rockyrococo.com

Rodeside Grill

6317 Rostad Dr., Windsor, 608-846-1874.

Cabin-themed Interstate stop that’s also convenient to Sun Prairie and restaurant-needy DeForest. Sandwiches, wraps, salads, pastas, fajitas, steaks and seafood. On a recent visit the soup of the day, cream of chicken tortellini, was peppery and flavorful; the French onion was topped with a worthy crouton-cheese crust. Both the Reuben and a stacked club sandwich were big, made with good, fresh bread. The Friday fish fry features cod, bluegill, walleye, catfish and smelt! Moderate.

Rolling Pin Bake Shop

2935 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 608-270-9611.

Bakery with excellent cakes and cookies, but also lunch, with lavish breakfast goodies, a daily special, soups, sandwiches and salads. Try the tiramisu cake or the fudgy raspberry. Inexpensive. rollingpinbakeshop.com

Roman Candle Pizza

1054 Williamson St., 608-258-2000. 100 N. Hamilton St. (in the Madison Children’s Museum), 608-287-3982. 2685 Research Park Dr., Fitchburg, 608-278-1111. 1920 Parmenter St., Middleton, 831-7777.

Pizza by the pie or slice. Long list of toppings, including Fountain Prairie ground beef, pine nuts, and more. Also salads, pasta, Chocolate Shoppe ice cream. Moderate. theromancandle.com

Sardine

Sofra Family Bistro

Pizza with a cracker-thin crust, robust sauce and plentiful cheese and toppings. Special treat: the Bosco sticks, string-cheese cheesesticks baked in dough — crunchy outside, melty inside. Also wings and Nathan’s hot dogs. Plus vintage arcade room with classic video and pinball games. Moderate. facebook.com/ RossisPizzaArcade

Lakeside dining in the Machinery Row complex. Yes, they do serve fresh grilled sardines, as well as salmon, bass, skate and mussels, with pasta, beef and chicken rounding out the thoughtful menu. Sunday brunch is also a special treat here. Moderate. sardinemadison.com

The former Bavaria Cafe gets a Mediterranean makeover, with the same breakfasts and lunches, but with a new dinner menu featuring Albanian cuisine. Inexpensive. sofrabistro.com

Schneid’s

Roxbury Tavern

Tasty burgers, sandwiches and soups. Fish fry Fridays with cod and perch. Daily lunch specials. Inexpensive. schneidssportsbarandgrill.com

Hot pot and other Asian dishes. Second floor; access is up a steep stairway — no elevator. Moderate.

100 Frost Woods Rd., Monona, 608-222-5115.

8901 Hwy. Y, Roxbury, 608-643-8434.

Irish pub in the heartland. Homemade potato chips, Sunday pancake breakfast from homemade organic whole-wheat flour, five hamburger specialties including the famous Roxburger (with ham, bacon, and a fried egg on top!). Inexpensive. roxburytavern.com

RP Adler’s

8202 Watts Rd., 608-828-1250.

Contemporary urban pub specializing in fresh fish, steaks, pasta and vegetarian fare. Inexpensive. rpadlers.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

2137 Deming Way, Middleton, 608-828-7884.

Upscale steakhouse chain with New Orleansinfluenced appetizers. Veal and lamb chops and ahi tuni, too, or grilled portobello mushrooms and veggies. Expensive. ruthschris.com

Sa-Bai Thong

6802 Odana Rd., 608-828-9565. 2840 University Ave., 608-238-3100.

Thai food, featuring curries, noodle dishes and stir-fries. Inexpensive. sabaithong.com

Saigon Noodle

6754 Odana Rd., 608-827-9120.

Vietnamese noodle house. Bahn mi sandwiches sold at noon only. Moderate.

Saigon Sandwich food cart

Corner of N. Charter and W. Johnson streets, 608-225-6798.

Banh mi, the Vietnamese sub sandwich, made to order with several meat and veggie options. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/SaigonSandwich-Madison/173643252821168?ref=stream

Sala Thai

36 S. Fair Oaks Ave., 608-246-1889.

Friendly Thai restaurant with some Laotian entrees as well. Try the som tam gai yang, a subtly spicy chicken dish with shredded green papaya and peanuts, or any of the various curries, with a special shout-out to the squash curry. Inexpensive. salathai.webstarts.com

Salad Creations

610 Junction Rd., 608-833-8881.

Salads, wraps, and panini form the heart of the menu. 21 special salads plus makeyour-own options, five panini. Inexpensive. saladcreations.net

Salvatore’s Tomato Pies

912 E. Johnson St., 608-238-6040. 503 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 608-318-1761.

617 Williamson St., 608-441-1600.

2952 Fish Hatchery Rd., Fitchburg, 608-271-3644.

Scott’s Pastry Shoppe

6637 University Ave., Middleton, 608-836-7333.

Full-service bakery with cakes, pies, doughnuts, pastries, cookies, tortes, eclairs and breads. Winner of the Isthmus blind taste-test for doughnut dynamism. Also serving lunch. Inexpensive. scottspastryshoppe.com

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Short Stack Eatery

301 W. Johnson St., 608-709-5569.

Hip breakfasts 24 hours a day, but only Thursday through Sunday evening. The pulled pork and grits is a star, as are some of the sweet treats, like a chocolate malt with Sassy Cow ice cream, and a stack of blueberry pancakes. Inexpensive. shortstackeats.com

From-scratch bakery (doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, scones, etc.), full coffee bar featuring Johnson Bros. beans, sandwiches midday (10:30 am-4 pm). Wedding cakes by special order. Inexpensive. rosiescoffeebarandbakery.com ISTHMUS ANNUAL MANUAL 2015-2016

Sol Azteca Fusion Grill

1821 S. Park St., 608-561-8211.

. Mi flin St., 608-251-0116.

Sonic Drive-In

6413 University Ave., Middleton, 608-831-2633.

National drive-in known for tots, shakes and slushies, as well as carhop service. Inexpensive. sonicdrivein.com

Side Door Grill and Tap

Sophia’s Bakery and Cafe

Specialty burgers, homemade “tater tots,” flatbread pizzas and 32 American microbrews on tap are the core, with a small entree menu. Inexpensive. thesidedoorgrill.com

Sweet and savory pastries, breakfast menu. Cozy space, with competition for limited seating during brunch. Inexpensive.

Silver Eagle Bar and Grill

125 S. Main St., Verona, 608-848-2755.

240 W. Gilman St., 608-310-4800.

5805 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-222-2843.

Sports bar with sandwiches and wraps, salad, burgers, breakfasts on weekends. Bloody Mary bar weekends. Fish fry on Friday. Inexpensive. silvereaglebar.net

Silver Mine Subs

328 W. Gorham St., 608-286-1000.

Hot and cold subs, low-carb tortilla wraps, with Gold Rush/Wild West theme names. Extras include au jus, extra veggies, meat and cheese. Inexpensive. silverminesubs.com

Slice’s

2417 Pennsylvania Ave., 608-243-6925.

Friendly bar near Hartmeyer and Oscar Mayer. Slice’s has some excellent versions of the standard bar food, Daily specials, too. Inexpensive. facebook. com/pages/slices-bar-grill/151008081576711

All-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue and steakhouse, with a 40-course “salad bar” and then meats served to you at table including sirloin, ribeye, pork sausage, chicken, and lamb. Fish-eaters can request a fish substitute (Tues.-Sat.). Sunday brunch draws from the salad bar and the meats, but with pastries and eggs, too. Call for reservations. Expensive. sambabraziliangrill.com

4604 Monona Dr., 608-441-7673.

A short menu of fusion-style dumplings (potstickers) and dipping sauces, and a few salads, to which a protein (recently, chicken) can be added. SoHo also participates in evening Let’s Eat Out Madison food cart gatherings. Inexpensive. uwsoho.com

Homestyle Korean favorites including bibimbap, bulgogi and noodle bowls. Budae jigae, a blend of Korean and American GIinfluenced cooking, is a must-try. Also gimbap, or Korean sushi. The $32 galbi jjim is for two people. Moderate. facebook.com/solsonthesuqare

Excellent pies for the choosy thin-crust lover. Also Chicago-style pizza, pasta and subs for delivery or carryout. Moderate. rosatispizza.com

Rosie’s Coffee Bar and Bakery

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Chicken Cordon Bleu and Philly cheesesteaks, fish sandwiches, burgers, plus lunch specials. Inexpensive.

Eat in the small, cabin-style dining room or take your ribs to-go from Madison’s longstanding homegrown wood-smoked barbecue. The sauce is brick red, sweet-tart with a subtle burn. While there are ribs and slabs and shoulders aplenty, don’t overlook the jumbo sandwich platters, especially the fine beef brisket. Moderate. smokyjons.com

240 W. Gilman St., 608-257-1111.

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Sol’s on the Square

117 W. Main St., 608-255-5029.

Samba Brazilian Grill

Rosati’s Authentic Chicago Pizza

508 State St., 608-819-6780.

Shamrock Bar

4933 Commercial Ave., 608-245-1111. 6644 Mineral Point Rd., 608-833-9300.

Bistro-style menu with appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, entrees, and desserts. Try one of the eight varieties of bistro burgers. Open on a seasonal basis. Catering. Moderate. sundancecinemas.com/madison.html

Soga Shabu Shabu

Mexican, Tex-Mex, Japanese, and Italian dishes. And American breakfast. And creme brulee. Inexpensive. facebook.com/solazteca.restaurant

Slide food cart

430 N. Midvale Blvd., 608-316-6900.

7457 Elmwood Ave., Middleton, 608-836-6614.

Fresh seafood fried and ready to eat. Carryout. Inexpensive.

712 S. Whitney Way, 608-274-5255.

Tomato pies in the Trenton, N.J., immigrant tradition: cheese first, then toppings, then sauce. Specials, including a fig and bacon version that’s gained a wide following. Commitment to locally sourced ingredients. But another excellent starter option is housemade burrata. There’s a small but well-curated tap beer list and a thoughtful, small-producer, Italian-centric wine selection. Moderate. salvatorestomatopies.com/johnson

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Rossi’s Vintage Arcade & Pizzeria

King and Pinckney streets.

Sliders, none of them hamburgers. There’s pulled pork, slow-cooked sirloin, meatball, and buffalo chicken, and on the veggie side: beet, sweet potato, tomato and mozzarella. Slide now has two carts; one is on the Square. Inexpensive. slidefoodcart.com

Smoky Jon’s No. 1 BBQ

2310 Packers Ave., 608-249-7427.

Smoky’s Club

3005 University Ave., 608-233-2120.

831 E. Johnson St., 608-259-1506.

Sow’s Ear

Cafe serves quiche, sandwiches, cheese plates featuring local cheeses. Inexpensive. knitandsip.com

The Spot

827 E. Johnson St., 608-251-7768.

Those familiar with the former Mildred’s Sandwich Shop site will be surprised at this upgrade of venue and menu. Burgers, duck and boar sausages, cioppino, lime-fig chicken, churrasco beef and portobello and polenta stew are among the international-ish entrees. Also wine, select coctails and six solid local beers on tap. A new ramp in the back provides handicap accessibility. Inexpensive. thespotmadison.com

Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub

1262 John Q Hammons Dr., 608-203-6545.

$9-$12 combos are specials for lunch, plus flatbreads, wraps, burgers and sandwiches. Dinner includes the same, with more entrees and wood-fired steaks and seafood. By any measure, a huge menu. Moderate. sprecherspub.com

Spring Green General Store and Cafe 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green, 608-588-7070.

Fresh-baked turnovers, weekend breakfasts with frittatas, tostadas, as well as pancakes and cinnamon-roll French toast. Lunches are sandwiches, burritos, salads, and quiches, often healthful and vegetarian. Accessibility: a couple of steps, no ramp. Inexpensive. springgreengeneralstore.com

Springers

3097 Sunnyside St., Stoughton, 608-205-9300.

Dining room and bar right on Lake Kegonsa, near Lake Kegonsa State Park. Nightly specials, Friday fish fry, dockside service. Moderate. springersonthelake.com

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5 N. Pinckney St., 608-819-6191.

Not an on-demand wine bar, but a wine shop with tastings every Friday night and Saturday afternoon; occasional other special tastings. squarewineco.com

Stalzy’s Deli

2701 Atwood Ave, 608-256-2544.

Brooklyn should be so lucky! Terrific New Yorkstyle deli with housemade corned beef, great pastrami and roast beef sandwiches, potato pancakes, burgers, melts and lox with bialys. Breakfasts served all day. All breads baked from scratch, too. Inexpensive. stalzysdeli.com

Subway

1860 E. Washington Ave., 608-246-9090. 3702 E. Washington Ave., 608-244-7676. 4692 Cottage Grove Rd., 608-441-9331. 121 E. Main St., 608-255-1636. 6422 Millpond Rd., 608-221-3003. 5107 Monona Dr., 608-221-3442. 2813 N. Sherman Ave., 608-241-7827. 1402 Regent St., 608-255-2221. 462 State St., 608-256-5341. 7011 Watts Rd., 608-273-1188. 1814 W. Beltline Hwy., 608-255-5533. 2407 W. Broadway, 608-222-2162.

Subs at great prices. Inexpensive. subway.com

Sujeo

10 N. Livingston St. (in The Constellation), 608-630-9400.

A huge menu spanning much of Asia, but largely centered on Korea and Southeast Asia, where dishes roll out with meticulous care from chef Tory Miller. Noodle dishes, bao, hot pot and ssäm (wraps); craft cocktails. Moderate. sujeomadison.com

Sushi Muramoto

Tai’s Asian Bistro

Fresh nigiri sushi, sushi rolls, sushi bar and other modern Japanese food. Asian-inspired cocktails. Moderate. muramoto.biz

Noodle soups, lo mein, sushi and sashimi, bento boxes, rice bowls and Chinese standards. Moderate. taismadison.com

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Taj Indian Restaurant

Gem in a strip mall. Barbeque pork ribs, whole sweet chili fried fish, chicken larb and the green curry are standouts on a menu of standouts. Inexpensive.

Excellent food featuring the cuisines of North and South India. Lunch buffet. Inexpensive. thetajindianrestaurant.com

Swad Indian

315 State St., 608-268-0188. 696 S. Whitney Way, 608-270-1188.

546 N. Midvale Blvd., 608-441-1090.

811 S. Gammon Rd., 608-270-4440.

6007 Monona Dr., 608-819-6950.

Swad has a 150-plus-item menu with large seafood, tandoori and vegetarian sections, plus Southern Indian dishes (dosa, uthappam, vada). The lunch buffet is a good deal, with standout soups and vegetarian curries. Notable is the saag paneer and the peshawari nan, bread stuffed with cashews, raisins, almonds, coconut and fennel seed. Inexpensive. swadmonona.com

638 S. Whitney Way, 608-661-8889.

1256 S. Park St., 608-268-0772.

Takara

Fine miso soup, tempura and sushi. Beautiful bento box lunches, too. Moderate. takaramadison.com

Takumi

4222 East Towne Blvd., 608-663-3899.

Sushi, hibachi and other specials including twin lobsters. Moderate. takumirestaurant.net

Stan’s Club LaMark

1525 N. Stoughton Rd., 608-244-4004.

NASCAR is the genius loci here. Fried appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and pizza served all day. eggs, omelets and muffin sandwiches for weekend breakfasts. Inexpensive. stansclublamark.com

Star Bar

756 E. Washington Ave. (in The Constellation), 608-257-7827.

Local microbrews on tap; plus more than 100 types of bottled beer, craft cocktails and a broad wine list. Inexpensive. starbarmadison.com

Starbucks

1 W. Dayton (in the Concourse Hotel), 608-294-3005. 4202 East Washington Avenue, 608-244-4527. 434 Gammon Pl., 608-829-3646. 1 E. Main St., 608-250-5020. 6512 Monona Drive, 608-221-9282. 661 State St., 608-294-8345. 201 Junction Rd. (in Target), 608-827-8800. 4301 Lien Rd. (in Target), 608-244-4527. 750 Hilldale Way (in Target), 608-294-8345. 675 S. Whitney Way (in Hy-Vee), 608-277-6735. 2981 Triverton Pike Dr., Fitchburg, 608-238-3467. 6321 McKee Rd., Fitchburg (in Target), 608-819-1522. 6709 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Middleton, 608-831-5540. 8238 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, 608-831-0080. 660 S. Grand Ave., Sun Prairie (in Target), 608-834-5600.

Frappucinos and smoothies as well as regular coffees; baked goods with a low-fat line. Inexpensive. starbucks.com

State Street Brats

603 State St., 608-255-5544.

Satellite sports and plenty of large screens; full bar with a microbrew selection; daily lunch specials; and, of course, brats. Inexpensive. statestreetbrats.com

Steenbock’s on Orchard

330 N. Orchard St. (at University), 608-204-2733.

Beautifully made food from many fresh and local Wisconsin ingredients — the kitchen also makes jams and cures its own meats in a preservation kitchen. Playful desserts with a lot of deconstruction. Moderate. steenbocksonorchard.com

Steep and Brew

544 State St., 608-256-2902. 2871 University Ave., 608-238-6878. 6656 Odana Rd., 608-833-6656.

The aroma of coffee and freshly baked pastries gets your attention. Dessert coffees, pastries and fruit juices. Inexpensive. steepnbrew.com

Steepery Tea Bar

430 State St., 608-819-8012.

Loose leaf teas, flavored teas, smoothies, coolers, tea lattes, shakes — with jellies and tapioca pearls. Order a cup, a pot, or treat tea as a dessert. Inexpensive. steepery.com

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Tanner’s Bar and Grill

Cozy upstairs cafe serving well-made sandwiches, salads, soups and tempting pastries. Full dinner menu of fresh pasta and ethnic dishes from around the world. Also vegetarian dishes. Inexpensive. sunroomcafe.com

Northern and Southern Indian cooking, with a buffet at lunch and full dinner menu. Inexpensive. swagatindianrestaurant.com

Sports bar with 25 large plasma screens and three projectors. Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, fish and some Southwestern items. Inexpensive. tannersbarandgrill.com

Supercharge! Foods Smoothie and Juice Bar

A real American menu: hamburgers, deli sandwiches, BLTs and salads. Full dinner menu includes grilled chicken, steak and seafood specials. Fish fry on Wed. and Fri. Moderate. facebook.com/oakcresttavern

638 State St., 608-255-1555.

1902 E. Washington Ave., 608-230-5540.

Fresh juices, made with house-grown pea shoots, sunflower microgreens and wheatgrass. Inexpensive. superchargefoods.com/wp

Surco Peruvian food cart Library Mall.

Peruvian cuisine on-the-go. Arroz con pollo (chicken and rice), ahi de gallina (shredded chicken in creamy sauce), lomo sandwich (steak, onion, and avocado). Inexpensive.

Sushi Box

2433 University Ave., 608-232-1432.

Order off the menu, or prepacked sushi-to-go. Limited seating. Inexpensive. sushiboxmadison. com

707 N. High Point Rd., 608-836-9399.

Sweeney’s Oakcrest Tavern

5371 Old Middleton Rd., 608-233-1243.

Taco Bros.

604 University Ave., 608-422-5075.

Taco Bros. has a big chalkboard menu, friendly staffers, a few booths, a picnic table and some stools in the window for seating. The best fillings are jerk chicken, carnitas (pork cooked long, low and slow), braised beef, and carne asada (seasoned steak), served in tacos (corn or flour tortillas), burritos (which can be ordered dry or “wet,” i.e., covered with sauce and queso), chimichangas, quesadillas, nachos or as a taco salad. Inexpensive. thetacobros.com

Sushi Express

Taco John’s

Soups and salads, sushi rolls, sushi and sashimi, teriyaki, fried rice, lo mein, don, donburi, bento boxes. Inexpensive. sushiexpresswi.com

Fast Mex standards, with the Potato Ole an occasional base for nachos, burritos and more. Inexpensive. tacojohns.com

610 University Ave., 608-467-9688.

6305 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-221-4622.

1611 Deming Way, Middleton.

Tap Room at Hawk’s landing

88 Hawk’s Landing Cir. (at Hawk’s Landing Golf Course), 608-848-5751, 848-4295.

Lots of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and wraps, with a few dinner specials (ribs, steak, seafood and fajitas). The Friday fish fry features a choice of perch, walleye, cod, shrimp and red snapper. Inexpensive. taproomathawkslanding.com

Taqueria El Jalapeno

1318 S. Midvale Blvd., 608-709-1345.

El Jalapeno serves food that should make you feel good, like you’re in someone’s home, in a cozy little space on Midvale at the Beltline. Try the huge Molcajete El Jalapeno (chicken, pork, shrimp, chorizo, steak, pickled carrots, cactus and cheese); for tacos, it’s all about the lengua, though others are good. Weekend specials include a great carnitas (pork). Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/Taqueria-El-Jalapeno

Taqueria Guadalajara

Tex Tubb’s Taco Palace

Tacos, tortas, huaraches, sopes, and gorditas. House specialties include parrillada for four (tableside grill of traditional meats, and cactus) and somewhat pared-down versions platillo mi rancho and platillo Guadalajara. Inexpensive. lataqueriaguadalajara.com

Tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas and a raft of clever fillings, including fish, fried avocado, fried chicken and more. Extensive craft beer tap list. Inexpensive. textubbstacos.com

Taqueria Sabor Queretano

Chicken, steaks, ribs and some seafood, with fresh-baked bread being one of this chain’s signature touches. Moderate. texasroadhouse.com

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2009 Atwood Ave., 608-242-1800.

4512 E. Washington Ave., 608-249-0877.

Tacos, gorditas, huaraches, tortas and gigantic burritos, with fillings to choose from a list of steak, chicken, chorizo, pastor, carnitas, tongue and tripe. Entrees include a tasty chicken milaneza and beef and seafood platters. Weekend specials include menudo, pozole, and birria. Inexpensive. elsaborqueretano.com

Taqueria Sabor Queretano food cart Location varies.

Tacos, burritos, tamales, tortas, elotes, esquites, quesadillas are among the Mexican entrees served here, with steak, chicken, pork (pastor and carnitas) and tongue possible meats. Vends as part of the Let’s Eat Out Madison gatherings noons and evenings Mon.-Fri. Inexpensive.

Taquitos Marimar food cart Features what’s billed as “healthy Mexican,” with a local emphasis. What’s healthy? Well, whole-wheat tortillas for burritos and quesadillas. Also on the menu: tacos, gorditas, tamales, burritos and quesadillas. The chicken filling is particularly good. Has been parking near Wisconsin Avenue and Mifflin Street weekday noons and participating in Let’s Eat Out evenings. Inexpensive.

Taste of China

5415 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-224-0017.

Takeout Chinese. Inexpensive. tasteofchinamononawi.com 2623 Monroe St., 608-218-9200.

Indian cuisine returns to Monroe Street after a long absence. Lunch buffet and full menu. In addition to the standard breads, there’s a keema nan (stuffed with lamb), peshawari nan (stuffed with raisins, nuts and coconut) and sundried tomato and cilantro nan; special tasting dinners for two; lamb achari; lobster tandoori and korma and masala and a large number of vegetarian dishes. Moderate. tasteofindiamadison.com

Taste of Jamaica food cart

Library Mall in front of the Memorial Library.

Cart from the bricks-and-mortar restaurant Jamerica. Jerk pork and chicken, sloppy jerk pork and chicken sandwiches, mango rundown tofu, veggie patties, spicy ground beef patty, rice and beans. Jerk tofu available Tuesday and Friday. Inexpensive.

Teddywedgers

The revamped pasty outlet mostly relies on the same beloved recipe. Beef, potato, and onion is the classic recipe, and it’s fine, if a little bland. We like the bacon, egg and cheese breakfast pasty and “The Big Cheesy” (essentially an inverted sausage pizza). Inexpensive. facebook. com/teddywedgeres

Tempest Oyster Bar

120 E. Wilson St., 608-258-1443.

Big seafood apps, like a tower of oysters, shrimp and clams, usher in a seafood-focused menu. Whitefish cakes, smoked fish platter, fruit de mer, sturgeon, and blue marlin are all worthy picks. Expensive. tempestoyster.com

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2502 East Springs Dr., 608-249-4544.

Bartenders with flash. Huge menu for lunch, dinner, late-night happy hour, and Sunday brunch. Moderate. tgifridays.com

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That BBQ Joint

Slow-smoked barbecue, various sides including hand-cut fries. Brisket and pork available by the pound are smoky and tender. The Italian beef sandwich features house-made roast beef and hot giardiniera that’s not messing around. Another standout is the spicy vinegar slaw. New location has seating! Inexpensive. thatbbqjoint.com

Three Sisters Old Town Inn

2227 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-831-3773.

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Tiffany Grille

1313 John Q Hammons Dr. (in the Madison Marriott West), Middleton, 608-831-2000.

Wide variety of fish, steak, salads, sandwiches, plus a Sunday breakfast buffet. Moderate. marriott.com

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Tipsy Cow

102 King St., 608-287-1455.

A downtown Wisconsin-style tavern with good daily specials: Thursday’s PBR-battered fish tacos are a must; Friday’s the fish fry. Among the sandwiches, salads and soups, beef comes from Knoche’s; wurst are from Usinger’s; bacon is Nueske’s. The spicy slaw dog is a favorite. There are taverns with more taps, but the Tipsy’s featured brews are well curated. Inexpensive. tipsycowmadison.com

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Tip Top Tavern

Revamped tavern in the Eken Park neighborhood. Food and cocktails from some of the team behind Lazy Jane’s and Mickey’s. Check out the “Little Oscar,” upper-end fried bologna with yellow mustard and mayo on white — crusty and tangy, griddle-crisped with butter to a mouth-scraping crunch. Chicken fingers are tuned up nicely, and the green chile mac and cheese is popular. Solid beer list, house cocktails riffs on existing classics. Run by people who know food. Inexpensive. thetiptoptavern.com

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729 N. High Point Rd., 608-831-2298.

Relaxing west-side coffeehouse. Beyond coffee fare, these folks have an interesting menu of breakfast sandwiches, 23 varieties of Belgian waffles, and breakfast burritos, plus sandwiches, wraps and salads. Inexpensive. tntscafe.com

Toby’s Supper Club

3717 S. Dutch Mill Rd., 608-222-6913.

Supper club/bar that doesn’t leave out the iconic relish tray. Steaks, shrimp, baby pike, cod, perch, catfish, bluegill, fried chicken, plus sandwiches and a very popular Friday fish fry. Moderate. tobyssupperclub.com

Tom’s Red Pepper

1019 N. Gammon Rd., Middleton, 608-831-1221.

A good storefront-takeout option, with good kung bao four delight, hunan lamb, garlic eggplant. Moderate. tomsredpepper.com

Toppers

1368 Regent St., 608-284-8484.

Pizza, bread sticks and sandwiches. Many specialty pizzas — the potato and taco toppers are best sellers. Free delivery. Moderate. toppers.com

Tornado Steak House

116 S. Hamilton St., 608-256-3570.

Classic supper club atmosphere with top-notch steaks, pork tenderloin, venison, rabbit and seafood. Expensive. tornadosteakhouse.com

True Coffee Roasters

6250 Nesbitt Rd., Fitchburg, 608-663-9390.

Breakfast sandwiches, yogurts, pastries, plus light lunch menu. 12-15 varieties of coffee, roasted in small batches. Inexpensive. truecoffeeroasters.com

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Umami Ramen and Dumpling Bar

UW Union South - Harvest Grains

Supper club standards, sandwiches, daily specials and Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. tullys2.com

Japanese ramen and Chinese dumplings, served in a converted house in the heart of Willy Street. The pork buns and the tonkotsu ramen are tops. Ramen, however, is dine-in only. Brunch weekends. Inexpensive. umamimadison.com

Healthy local options for dining in Union South, with deli sandwiches, salads, soups. CSA Friday specials. A good option for those seeking a healthier, local meal. Inexpensive.

Underground Butcher

1308 W. Dayton St., 608-263-2600.

6401 Monona Dr., Monona, 608-222-4995.

Tuscany Mediterranean Grill

2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-270-1684.

Elegant Tuscan cuisine, with plenty of salads and pastas, but also a steakhouse-style menu. Osso buco, paella and zarzuela (spicy seafood stew) are among the options. Moderate. tuscanygrill-fitchburg.com

Tutto Pasta Trattoria

305 State St., 608-294-1000.

This is the place for pasta, with 40 varieties including conchiglie, penne, capellini, fettuccine, fusilli, rigatoni, with an excellent linguine alle vongole verace. Dinner is served into the wee hours of the night. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ pages/tutto-pasta-state-street/190389501575

Tuvalu Coffeehouse and Gallery 300 S. Main St., Verona, 608-845-6800.

Fair trade coffees and teas, bakery from La Brioche. Newly expanded breakfast features quiche, grilled stuffed croissants and burritos; lunch features soups, sandwiches, wraps and panini. Inexpensive. tuvalucoffeehouse.com

Twist

923 Williamson St., 608-819-6319.

811 Williamson St., 608-338-1527.

Butcher shop with local meats, housemade charcuterie. The sandwich menu, served from 11 am-3 pm, varies based on what is seasonally available. Inexpensive. undergroundbutcher.com

University Club

803 State St., 608-262-5023.

Sandwiches and salads plus more substantial entrees like cinnamon grilled pork chop or panseared rainbow trout, with preference to local and regional food. Open to the public. Inexpensive. uclub.wisc.edu

Uno Chicago Grill

3010 Crossroads Dr., 608-244-3266. 7601 Mineral Point Rd., 608-833-7200.

Branching out from the Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas that made their name, Uno’s now features a menu full of burgers, sandwiches, salads, even baby back ribs and steaks. Inexpensive. unos.com

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Wisconsin-American focus. Salads, sandwiches, steak, seafood, pasta. Berkshire pork shop, seared salmon ar egood picks. Moderate. twistbarandgrill.com

A campus tradition with German murals of student life. Featuring quick-serve grilled specialties, Paul Bunyan burgers, Mexican entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, and the Union’s famous fudge-bottom pie. Inexpensive. union.wisc.edu/dine-rathskeller.htm

Tyranena Brewing Co.

1025 Owen St., Lake Mills, 920-648-8699.

800 Langdon St., 608-265-3000.

The tasting room is open for game playing (board games and puzzles), with live music on Saturdays (and Fridays during summer); no food is served, but patrons can bring in picnics or takeout, or even grill out (gas grills available, BYO utensils). tyranena.com

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Umami Buns food cart

1308 W. Dayton St., 608-263-2600.

Library Mall.

Buns only from the Willy Street ramen and dumpling shop. Tofu, pork and beef, with different sauces; with edamame and wonton strips as sides. Inexpensive.

800 Langdon St., 608-265-3000.

1308 W. Dayton St., 608-263-2600.

UW Union South - The Sett Sports-bar-style menu. Burgers, sandwiches,the Sett chili and fried appetizers, with Wisconsin favorites like deep-fried cheese curds and brats from Usinger’s. Don’t forget the beer — the Sett has 32 bottled beers and 24 choices, many hard-to-find craft brews — on tap. Inexpensive. union.wisc.edu

UW Union South - Urban Slice 1308 W. Dayton St., 608-263-2600.

Pizza by the pie or by the slice. Moderate.

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One of Madison’s best cups of coffee, plus goodies supplied by the Wild Grains Bakery. Several soups on the board daily. Inexpensive. victorallen.com

The Victory

2710 Atwood Ave., 608-240-0366.

Great cups at this coffee-intensive cafe with choice of drip, pour-over, Chemex, French press, Japanese siphon and a full range of espresso drinks. Tea, housemade sodas and Chocolate Shoppe ice cream; also baked goods and some sandwiches. Inexpensive. thevictorymadison.com

Pizza, casseroles, chicken, fish and, of course, fudge-bottom pie. Inexpensive. union.wisc.edu

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UW Union South - Ginger Root

Great Thai food, with a special knack with the red curry squash dishes. Inexpensive. vientianepalacerestaurant.com

Asian entrees, like the bento bowl rice bowl/stir fry, potstickers, and salads. Ginger Root ventures away from the typical sandwich or burger. While lines tend to be long come noon, service is fast and generally worth the wait. Inexpensive.

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211 E. Main St., Stoughton, 608-719-5041.

A brewpub serving several house brews and other craft taps, along with regionally oriented bar fare. Inexpensive. facebook.com/pages/ viking-brewpub/287023058126682

Villa Dolce

1828 Parmenter St., Middleton, 608-833-0033.

Inventive pizzas including a pear and gorgonzola and a shrimp and goat cheese; appetizers, sandwiches, and salads; and an emphasis on a big finish: desserts! Plated desserts include a sampling of decadence to make the heart beat faster. Moderate. villadolcecafe.com

Village Bar

3801 Mineral Point Rd., 608-233-9956.

Waypoint Public House

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Sophisticated, wide-ranging tap list (30 taps) with lots of appetizers, also sandwiches, salads and brunch. The burgers, made with Knoche’s beef, are go-to’s, as is the pimento cheese appetizer. The brunch menu is substantial. There are 11 items, six of which come with greens or excellent fried potatoes. The Waypoint patio is a fine place to sit on the Yahara with a burger and a beer. Moderate. waypointpublichouse.com

Clever add-ons for all-beef hot dogs, also available with locally made Bandung tempeh dogs; excellent corn tortillas can be subbed for a bun. The only side dish is tater tots at this friendly campus-area stop. Standouts include the Madison Shop dog, the Asian-inflected Vancouver dog and the Seattle. Weekly specials. Inexpensive. wiener-shop.com

Spacious wine bar with frozen wine and beer, red and white wines on tap and sangria-style drinks. Local breads, jams and cheeses plus a bagels and booze brunch option. Inexpensive. winedownmadison.com

Weary Traveler Freehouse

1901 Aberg Ave., 608-241-0544.

320 W. Broadway, 608-222-0224.

1201 Williamson St., 608-442-6207.

Favorite neighborhood gathering place, home of “Bob’s Bad Breath Burger” (with garlic, onions and cream cheese), sandwiches and other world-cuisine-influenced entrees, like the West of the Andes sandwich. Excellent late-night menu. Inexpensive. wearytravelerfreehouse.com

What’s Brew’n

447 W. Gilman St., 608-665-3782.

Wiggies

Sports bar with appetizers, burgers and sandwiches, with hard-to-find garlic fries and pizza burgers on the menu. Inexpensive.

Willalby’s Cafe

American breakfasts a specialty. Inexpensive. facebook.com/willalbyscafe

3140 Edmonton Dr., Sun Prairie, 608-834-0263.

1501 Monroe St. (in the Hotel Red), 608-819-8230.

Tapas-inspired small plates with a Wisconsin/ Spanish bent. The chicken-and-waffles plate is a diner favorite. More traditional game day fare of brats and wings available for Badgers games. Moderate. hotelred.com/eat-drink/the-wise

Wollersheim Winery

7876 Hwy. 188, Prairie du Sac, 608-643-6515.

Historic winery with tours and tastings year round. Wine garden and wine shop with wine accessories available. wollersheim.com

7462 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, 608-836-1880.

Northern and southern Italian cuisine, with excellent pasta and huge portions. Moderate. vinsanto.us/vin_santo/welcome.html

Wonder Bar Steak House 232 E. Olin Ave., 608-256-9430.

Steaks, seafood including crab legs, lobster and sea bass; pasta primavera. Expensive. wonderbarmadison.com

Vintage Brewing Co.

674 S. Whitney Way, 608-204-2739.

Food centers on comfort standards. Good burgers; try the Blue Heaven. Brewing on site. Inexpensive. vintagebrewingcompany.com

Woodshed Ale House

101 Jackson St., Sauk City, 608-370-8200.

Craft beer, including brews from Madison’s Vintage; plus wine and cocktails. House-made pizzas are available with a variety of toppings. Inexpensive. facebook.com/WoodshedAleHouse

Vintage Spirits and Grill

529 University Ave., 608-250-0700.

Fun food for the bar crowd. Sandwiches, salads, burgers, and a fish fry featuring walleye or cod. 14 tap beers. Inexpensive. vintagemadison.com

World Buffet

2451 W. Broadway, Monona, 222-2962.

VIP Asian Cuisine

Chinese and American buffet fare, with Mongolian Grill, fish fry and sushi bar. Inexpensive. worldbuffetwi.com

6718 Odana Rd., 608-831-5555.

Menu encompasses Chinese and Japanese dishes: Bento combos, hibachi, sushi. Chinese and Japanese lunch specials. Moderate. vipmadison. com

Yahara Bay Distillers

3118 Kingsley Way, 608-275-1050.

Produces 16 different hand-crafted spirits using Wisconsin ingredients. Samples and tours Thursdays 5-10 pm; other events and tours, too. yaharabay.com

Vitense Grill

5501 Schroeder Rd. (at Vitense Golfland), 608-271-1411.

602 University Ave., 608-256-5204.

Soups, sandwiches, gigantic burgers and chicken sandwiches, and a Friday fish fry. Inexpensive. wandosbar.com

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 449 State St., 608-255-5020.

Over 40 kinds of sushi, along with tempura, udon and teriyaki. Moderate. wasabi-madison.com

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Wings, in the classic style, without bones, or as strips of battered chicken; slider-style sandwiches are “Gliders.” Sides include baked beans, fries and coleslaw. Inexpensive. wingstop.com

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Taproom to the craft brewery. Tours are available. Inexpensive. wisconsinbrewingcompany.com

Hamburgers, corned-beef Rueben and full sandwich menu. Daily specials, and the Bass Ale-battered fish fry on Friday is ever-popular. Inexpensive. thevillagegreenmiddleton.com

There’s a big menu, but the housemade noodles should be your first choice. The tong mein and lo mein come as a heap of thin noodles, broth, and a world of add-ons. The homemade wontons are generously stuffed with pork and shrimp. Daily specials. Inexpensive.

Wings, mainly, bone-in and boneless, with 19-some flavors on the menu. Ribs, salads and sandwiches are also on the menu. Most meals are under $10, but party packs can go into the $100s. Inexpensive. wingsover.com/locations/detail?location=44

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Friendly coffee shop with range of coffee drinks, ice cream, breakfast and lunch, salads and soups. Inexpensive. whatisbrewing.com

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1234 Regent St., 608-258-9464.

1351 Williamson St., 608-259-9032.

Burgers are the star here at this neighborhood institution and unofficial clubhouse for the Glenway golf course. Inexpensive. facebook.com/ thevillagebar

Pizzas, brats, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, nachos. Lots of appetizers, like deep-fried pickles, sweet potato tots and funnel fries. Inexpensive. vitense.com

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Ten categories and numerous subcategories, with multiple options for personalizing everything, so there are no cookie-cutter subs. Customers mark up an order ticket/wrap bag. Servings are generous. The olive salad spread and the Which Wich house chips are great add-ons. Subs are also available as lettuce wraps. And there’s a kids’ menu, with classics like grilled cheese and PBJ. Inexpensive. whichwich.com

Whole Foods Market

3313 University Ave., 608-233-9566.

Cold and hot deli and bakery with emphasis on well sourced and organic ingredients. Salad bar and hot bar with plenty of temptations, ethnic entrees and comfort foods. Inexpensive. wholefoodsmarket.com

Willy Street Co-op

1221 Williamson St., 608-251-6776. 6825 University Ave., Middleton, 608-284-7800.

The deli has to-go entrees like the spicy kung pao tofu, eggless egg salad and sides like the emerald sesame kale. Veggie and vegan entrees and sides; hot entrees daily; salad bar for fresh organic salads; juice bar. Inexpensive. willystreet.coop

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836 Grove St., 608-318-1057.

Yola’s Cafe

494 Commerce Dr., 608-827-5800.

Coffee shop with pastries, cookies et al. baked on-site. Breakfast available all day, including Belgian waffle. Sandwiches, soup, salad; vegetarians options. Inexpensive. yolascafe.com

Zen Sushi food cart Library Mall.

Homestyle Japanese food, with handmade sushi rolls and rotating menu of specials both hot and cold. Check Facebook page for schedule. Inexpensive.

Zoe’s Pizza

Specialties are grilled cheese sandwiches and a cheese-stuffed burger that Minnesotans might know as a Jucy Lucy. Good brisket sandwich, too, and look for unexpected touches like a celery root and apple slaw. French fries and dipping sauces are also a trademark. Inexpensive. willietys.com

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Wilson’s Bar

1336 Drake St., 608-260-9898.

2144 Atwood Ave., 608-241-2226.

Weekend breakfasts, daily lunch specials, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib. Inexpensive. wilsonsbarandgrill.com

Old-school New York-style pizzeria. Pizza by the slice at lunch. Some salads, hot heroes, tiramisu and other desserts. Dine in, carryout and delivery. Moderate. zoespizzatogo.com

Zuzu Cafe

Cafe near the zoo, with breakfasts, sandwiches, side salads and special kids meals, with an emphasis on healthy ingredients including options for soy and/or organic milk. Inexpensive. thezuzucafe.com ■

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Bayview International Center for Education and Arts 601 Bayview, 53715; 608-256-7808; bayviewfoundation.org

Coalition with a focus on developing the family through cultural pride, education and arts appreciation.

Boys & Girls Club of Dane County 2001 Taft St., 53713; 608-257-2606; bgcdc.org

Bridge-Lakepoint-Waunona Community Center 1917 Lake Point Dr., 53713; 608-441-6991; blwcenter.org

GETTING SETTLED F IND ING A PLACE TO LIVE Common Wealth Development Inc. 1501 Williamson St., 53703; 608-256-3527; cwd.org

Housing programs, including affordable rentals geared toward low- and moderate-income residents; tool-lending library.

Dane County Housing Authority 2001 W. Broadway, Ste. 1, 53713; 608-224-3636; dcha.net

Administers Section 8 and public housing rental assistance for all municipalities in Dane County, excluding the city of Madison; call for application. Free home buyer education and counseling programs; down-payment assistance program for first-time home buyers within Dane County (including the city of Madison).

Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison 600 Williamson St., Ste. L4, 53703; 608-257-0853; complaint line: 877-647-FAIR; fairhousingwisconsin.com

Counseling, investigation and legal referral services to those who feel they have experienced discrimination in the rental, sales, homeowners insurance and mortgage markets. Information on fair housing laws. All services free. Affordable rental housing at various Madison-area locations.

Madison Area Community Land Trust (MACLT) 1501 Williamson St., 53703; 608-280-0131; affordablehome.org

Provides affordable home ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income people.

Madison Community Cooperative 1202 Williamson St., Ste. C, 53703; 608-251-2667; madisoncommunity.coop

Project Home 1966 S. Stoughton Rd., 53716; 608-246-3737; projecthomewi.org

Home repairs, weatherization, accessibility modifications and affordable housing to the lowto moderate-income residents of Dane County.

Tenant Resource Center Inc. 1202 Williamson St., Ste. 102, 53703; 608-257-0143 (administrative); 608-257-0006 (rights and counseling); help desk at 1819 Aberg Ave (in the Dane County Job Center), room 2; 608-242-7406; campus office 333 East Campus Mall, 3rd Floor, cubby 1; tenantresourcecenter.org

Information for tenants and landlords on rental rights and responsibilities; mediation services at eviction court or to avoid small claims court; and help finding housing, financial assistance, and services for homeless persons. Also maintains the Housing Help Desk, with a list of housing vacancies in Dane County updated weekly on Wednesday afternoon and organized according to size, rent amount and location. Lists are downloadable from the website. The website also lists links to other apartment and house rental websites.

WIHousingsearch 877-428-8844; wihousingsearch.org

Helps people find safe and decent, affordable, accessible and, when necessary, emergency housing. Web-based service and toll-free call center. TTD/TTY: 7-1-1.

Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development 121 S. Pinckney St., 53703; 608-258-5560; wphd.org

For people who seek affordable rental housing.

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS & GROUPS

Eleven affordable community housing co-ops with shared kitchens and meal plans. Each house is run by the resident members; these are shared group houses, not apartments.

Neighborhood Associations

Madison Development Corporation

Allied Family Center

550 W. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-256-2799; mdcorp.org

4619 Jenewein Rd., 53711; 608-204-9722; bgcdc.org

Dining area, computer center and more.

Small-business financing and affordable apartment rental in Dane County.

Allied Learning Center

Madison Hostel

Child care, summer programs.

141 S. Butler St., 53703; 608-441-0144; hiusa.org/wisconsin/madison/madison

Department of Planning and Development; 608-267-8744; cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods

More than 120 neighborhood associations.

2237 Allied Dr., 53711; 608-204-6561; mscr.org

First grade through age 18 after-school and summer programs; adult activities including education and open computer lab; 50+ program including social activities and information and referral; services to Latino families; and Los Ninos Primero program for pre-kindergarten children and their parents.

Downtown Madison Inc. 122 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 250, 53703; 608-255-1008; downtownmadison.org

A membership-based organization involved in the continued growth and prosperity of the central city.

East Madison Community Center 8 Straubel Ct., 53704; 608-249-0861; eastmadisoncc.org

Educational, recreational and community activities. Preschool Enrichment, children and youth after-school and evening/weekend programming, development groups, parenting support, senior programs, food pantry services, summer day camp, community garden, facility use space, GED/ESL classes.

Eastside Planning Council madisoneastside.org

Formerly East Isthmus Neighborhoods Planning Council (EINPC). Coalition of neighborhood and community associations working to improve the quality of life and increase citizen participation in decisions affecting east isthmus neighborhoods.

Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St., 53704; 608-241-1574; goodmancenter.org

Community meals and a food pantry, a preschool, youth afterschool programs and summer camp, the Lussier Teen Center, senior programs, community gardens, affordable transportation services and community rooms to rent for events and activities.

Kennedy Heights Community Center

Neighborhood House Community Center 29 S. Mills St., 53715; 608-255-5337; neighborhoodhousemadison.org

Social, educational, recreational and cultural services for residents of Madison’s 13th District. Extensive program for youth; food pantry.

Northport Community Learning Center 1740 Northport Dr., 53704; 608-249-0546

Northside Planning Council 2702 International Ln., Ste. 203, 53704; 608-661-0060; northsidemadison.org

Coalition of neighborhood and community groups working to improve Madison’s north-side community. Publishes “Northside News” and runs the FEED Kitchens incubator.

Packer Apartments Community Learning Center 1927 Northport Dr., 53704; 608-249-0160

Child care, Head Start, after-school tutoring, employment assistance, community meals and recreational activities.

Resilience Neighborhood Center 501 E. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-212-2706

Serves the Moorland-Rimrock, Indian Springs/ Highland Manor and Southdale neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Programming by MSCR, Phitness Plus and other groups.

Salvation Army Community Center-Darbo/ Worthington 3030 Darbo Dr., 53714; 608-256-2321; salvationarmydanecounty.org

Hosts youth programs, gymnasium, food pantry.

Schenk Atwood Starkweather Yahara Neighborhood Association sasyna.org

Meets 6:30 pm second Thursdays at Goodman Community Center.

South Metropolitan Planning Council 2300 S. Park St., 53713; 608-260-8098; facebook.com/pages/South-Metropolitan-PlanningCouncil

A coalition of neighborhood associations, the South Metropolitan Business Association and the town of Madison, working to make the south side a better place to live, work and play. Publishes “Southern Exposure.”

Vera Court Neighborhood Center 614 Vera Ct., 53704; 608-246-8372; veracourt.org

Provides programs for kids, families, adults, seniors and the entire Vera Court community.

Warner Park Community and Recreation Center

199 Kennedy Heights, 53704; 608-244-0767; khcommunitycenter.org

1625 Northport Dr., 53704; 608-245-3690; cityofmadison.com/parks/WPCRC

Social, recreational and educational activities.

Basketball court, fitness studio, pottery studio, community meeting space.

Lussier Community Education Center 55 S. Gammon Rd., 53717; 608-833-4979; lcecmadison.org

After-school and summer programs for youth; programs for adults; food pantry; meals for seniors at noon, Wednesdays and Fridays (RSVP to Mary at 608-238-7368 by 11 am the day prior).

Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center 953 Jenifer St., 53703; 608-257-4576; wil-mar.org

Meadowood Neighborhood Center 5740 Raymond Rd., 53711; 608-467-8360; mscr.org

In the Meadowood Shopping Center; programs for youth and adults; afterschool, fitness, more.

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District Attorney: Ismael Ozanne Rm. 3000, Dane County Courthouse; 608-266-4211; countyofdane.com/da

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2302 Fish Hatchery Rd., 53713; 608-266-4261; countyofdane.com/pwht

Highways, public works, waste and recycling.

Marriage License Information

Mayor Paul R. Soglin

Rm. 1210; 608-266-4124; countyofdane.com/clerk/marriage_license.aspx

Rm. 403, CCB; 608-266-4611; cityofmadison.com/mayor

Feeling motivated to tie the knot? It’ll cost you $120.

Paul is still the mayor.

Animal Licenses City Treasurer, Rm. 107, CCB; 608-266-4771; cityofmadison.com/treasurer/petLicensing.cfm

Planning and Development 608-266-4251; countyofdane.com/plandev

Cats and dogs in the city of Madison must be registered and wear a rabies vaccination tag provided by certified veterinarians after inoculation and an owner identification tag, which may be obtained from the Humane Society, veterinary clinics and pet stores.

Zoning and land use, farmland preservation, land records information and maps.

Bicycle Registration/Lost and Found

608-266-4141; countyofdane.com/regdeeds

608-266-4474 (registration); 608-267-8611 (lost and found); cityofmadison.com/bikemadison

Madison requires that all bicycles used in the city have current registration; register online (madisonpay.com), by mail (you can print the form off the website) or in person at any bike shop or at the Treasurer’s Office in the City-County Building.

Common Council Office Rm. 417, CCB; 608-266-4071; meeting info, 608-266-4601; cityofmadison.com/council

Meets first and third Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, Rm. 201; August and December first Tuesday only.

Parking

Public Health Madison & Dane County Rm. 507, 53703; 608-266-4821 publichealthmdc.com

Register of Deeds Vital records (birth, death, marriage records; also genealogy search application and military discharge records); real estate and parcel information. Mon.-Fri. 7:45 am-4:30 pm. Records will not be issued after 4:15 pm.

Sheriff: Dave Mahoney 115 W. Doty St., Public Safety Building, Rm. 2002, 53703; information: 608-284-6800; Northeast Precinct: 266-3456; Southeast Precinct: 266-9122; West Precinct: 267-4936 danesheriff.com

TRASH & RECYCLING Madison Curbside Trash Pickup and Recycling

Rm. 100, MB; 608-266-4761; cityofmadison.com/parking

All things parking-related, including getting a residential parking permit. Vehicle towed? Call 608-266-4170.

Report a problem cityofmadison.com/reportaproblem

Got a problem? City website features fill-in forms for complaints regarding everything from erosion control to, OMG, dead animal pickup.

Streets and Recycling West: 1501 W. Badger, 608-266-4681; East: 4602 Sycamore Ave., 608-246-4532; Brush and yard waste information: 608-267-2088; Snow Emergency Hotline: 608-261-9111

Repairs, potholes, snow and ice control, garbage collection, recycling, brush and large-item collection. Go to the website to download the free app with info on collection schedules, recycling, more.

Traffic Engineering Ste. 100, MB; 608-266-4761; cityofmadison.com/trafficengineering

Coordinates motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic; plans transportation infrastructure improvements; oversees the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, street lights, traffic signs, and pavement markings. For malfunctioning traffic lights and downed signs, call 608-266-4767.

D ANE COUNTY

608-267-2626; cityofmadison.com/streets

Trash: Only materials inside the tan bins will be collected. Bag your trash inside the bins. Automated recycling (green bins) is biweekly.To dispose of large appliances you must first buy a sticker from the city.

The Recyclopedia cityofmadison.com/streets/documents/recyclopedia.pdf

The bible for city of Madison recycling; distributed yearly or downloadable as a PDF anytime. Everything you always wanted to know about getting rid of appliances, electronics, the ever-confounding subject of the pizza box and yard brush, right on up to deer carcasses and dog poop.

City of Madison My Waste App my-waste.mobi/CityofMadison

For your smartphone or tablet, custom reminders of regular collection days, holiday changes, special collections, and detailed info on recycling, Clean Sweep, brush collection and drop-off sites.

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County ReStore East, 4207 Monona Dr., 53716, 608-661-2813; west, 5906 Odana Rd., 53719, 608-442-9919; restoredane.org

Building materials and home fixture re-use and surplus center; material donations are accepted, for sale to the general public at reduced prices. Inventory viewable online.

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County Board 608-266-5758 countyofdane.com/board

Meets first and third Thursdays, 7:30 pm, in Rm. 201.

County Clerk: Scott McDonnell Rm. 112; 608-266-4121; countyofdane.com/clerk

7102 Hwy. 12, 53718; 608-838-9555; danecountycleansweep.com

Year-round facility near Yahara Hills golf course at the Dane County Landfill. Bring hazardous household materials such as oil-based paints, paint-related products, pesticides, poisons, organic solvents, ignitables, aerosols, and rechargeable batteries. $10 fee per trip; televisions and computer monitors are another $10. Open Tues.-Fri. 7 am-2:45 pm, Sat. 8-10:45 am. See complete rules and accepted items at website.

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Madison Stuff Exchange madisonstuffexchange.com

Website where you can list the stuff you want to get rid of, or look for stuff you need. Artificial Christmas tree? Bridesmaid dress? Garment steamer? Give away or sell. Through the city of Madison.

Recycling locations in Dane County, other items

LISTEN AND LEARN TO ACT LIK E A LOCAL

8 O’Clock Buzz-WORT wortfm.org/?page_id=208

Hosts: WORT Volunteers. WORT’s local morning show. News.

A Public Affair-WORT

East Side News

wpr.org/programs/simply-folk

149 Waubesa St., 53704; 608-241-1574; goodmancenter.org/services/eastside-news

Host: Stephanie Elkins. On the air since 1979, “Simply Folk” brings listeners songs for the seasons, live interviews, podcasts and concerts recorded in Wisconsin. Arts.

Sly Podcasts slysoffice.com

countyofdane.com/pwht/recycle/categories.aspx

wortfm.org/?page_id=234

Master list of local sites that accept and recycle items including concrete, glass, solvents, carpet, shingles and more.

Hosts: WORT volunteers. Hyper-local news.

Hosts: Sly. The best interviews and segments from the Drive Home With Sly on 93.7 WEKZ. News/Politics.

Bjork Brothers

Tank Riot

VOTING

Hosts: Nate and Levi Bjork. Two brothers who live in the Madison area. Topical.

bjorkbrothers.com

Born in the Eighties bornintheeighties.net/category/podcasts/born-inthe-80s

Voter Registration, City of Madison 608-266-4601; cityofmadison.com/city-hall/elections

Voter registration is held in the city clerk’s office, Rm. 103 of the City-County Building, 8 am-4:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.; and at city of Madison libraries, by mail, or at polls on election day with proper documentation. Open registration takes place until 5 pm 20 days before an election (at CCB or libraries); need proof of address. You may register to vote in the city clerk’s office with proof of residence through the Friday before the election. State law now prohibits voter registration the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before an election, but voters may still register at the polls.

Where Do I Vote? 608-266-4601; cityofmadison.com/election/voter/where.cfm

Just plug your address into the web form and your polling place will come up.

Voter ID bringit/wi/gov

Hosts: Jon and Adam. Friends born in the ’80s, forged in the ’90s, grown up in the ’00s and in serious trouble in the ’10s. Topical.

Didactic Syncast fbesp.org/synapse

Host: Eric S. Piotrowski. Hip-hop, politics, education, movies, books, killer robots, and video games. Topical/Arts.

Elimination of the Snakes eots.libsyn.com

Hosts: Dan and John. The word “politics” is derived from the word “poly,” meaning “many,” and the word “ticks,” meaning “blood sucking parasites.” Political.

In Our Backyard-WORT wortfm.org/?page_id=247

InstaFlicka instaflicka.com

Hosts: Jonny, Phil, Craig. InstaFlicka is a website, podcast and community dedicated to Netflix Instant Watch movies, beer and general awesomeness. Arts.

Kielbasa Kings Sports Extravaganza

Any Wisconsin resident who does not hold a valid driver’s license from Wisconsin or another jurisdiction may request a photo ID. There is no age limit to apply for an ID card. When applying, it will be necessary to provide: proof of name and date of birth, for example, a certified U.S. birth certificate, valid passport or certificate of naturalization; proof of identity (usually a document with a signature or photo); proof of Wisconsin residency such as a pay stub, utility bill, mortgage or bank statement (see more at dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/doc/ proof-resident.htm).

Host: Jake Kocorowski. Your weekly Wisconsin sports podcast comes back talking Derek Stepan, Ryan McDonough and some recruiting news from down South. News.

Government Accountability Board (GAB)

2712 Marshall Ct., Ste. 2, 53705; 608-232-9447; lwvdanecounty.org

Nonpartisan citizen education organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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wpr.org/programs/joy-cardin-show

Host: Joy Cardin. Listeners can hear Joy Cardin talking with a wide variety of guests about issues that matter — from politics to popular culture. News/Topical.

The Larry Meiller Show-WPR wpr.org/programs/larry-meiller-show

Host: Larry Meiller. He discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful “how-to” topics with his guests. Topical.

The MadStage Podcast themadstagepodcast.libsyn.com

Outside the Booth

Hosts: Pete Hnilicka. An Ass-Jammery is a beautiful gift, and God sees it, and it is good. This Ass-Jammery is our gift to you. Comedy.

buckys5thquarter.com/kielbasa-kings-sportsextravaganza-podcast

League of Women Voters of Dane County

The Joy Cardin Show-WPR

assjammery.com

Obtaining a Wisconsin Photo ID

The GAB is charged with oversight of Wisconsin’s campaign finance, elections, ethics and lobbying laws. From your point of view, the important element may be the toll-free voter help line: 866-868-3947.

Hosts: The Tank Team. The Tank TeamTank Riot is a never dull audio podcast (aka netcast) that digs deep into the minds of Viktor, Sputnik and Tor. Recorded in tropical Madison. Arts.

Fundamental Pete’s Ass Jammery

Hosts: WORT volunteers. WORT’s nightly news show. News.

212 East Washington Ave., Third Floor, PO Box 7984, Madison, 53707; 608-266-8005; 608-261-2028 (tech help desk); TTY 800-947-3529; gab.wi.gov

tankriot.com

Host: Christian Neuhaus. The Madstage Podcast is an Internet radio show tailor made for the performing arts in Madison. Arts.

It’s now official: Voter ID with photo is required at the polls. Valid forms of ID include: Wisconsin driver’s license or Wisconsin-DOT-issued photo ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, certificate of naturalization issued within the last two years, and several more; see cityofmadison.com/ election/voter/freeID.cfm for complete info on getting a free ID or call the Madison city clerk’s office at 608-266-4601. dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/idcard.htm

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Simply Folk-WPR

isthmus.com/arts/outside-the-booth

Hosts: Matt LePay and Mark Tauscher. The broadcast voice of the UW Badgers and the former Badger and Packer offensive tackle talk mostly football but sometimes basketball and other sports.

To the Best of Our Knowledge-WPR ttbook.org

Hosts: Steve Paulson and Anne Strainchamps. TTBOOK is a nationally syndicated radio show that cracks open the world and the ideas that fuel its engine. News.

University of the Air-WPR wpr.org/programs/university-air

Hosts: Emily Auerbach and Norman Gilliland. Distinguished faculty guests from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss topics in music, art, writing, theater, science, education and history. News.

Bimonthly newspaper sponsored by the Atwood Community Center, for near east and east side.

Herald Independent 213 W. Cottage Grove Rd., Ste. 9, Cottage Grove, 53527; 608-839-1544; hngnews.com/monona_cottage_grove/

Community news for Monona.

In Business Magazine 200 River Place, Ste. 250, 53716; 608-204-9655; ibmadison.com

Monthly magazine serving Dane County.

Isthmus 100 State St., Suite 301, 53703; 608-251-5627; isthmus.com

Free weekly devoted to local content: news, arts and entertainment, food, drink, recreation, community issues. That’s us!

La Comunidad 912 Dane St., 53713; 608-237-1557; wisclatinonews.com

Spanish-language newspaper for southern Wisconsin.

Madison Magazine 7025 Raymond Rd., 53719; 608-270-3600; madisonmagazine.com

Madison’s city monthly.

The Madison Times 313 West Beltline Hwy, Ste. 143, 53713; 608-270-9470; themadisontimes.themadent.com

Community newspaper highlighting developments in the African American, Latino, Native American and Asian communities.

Maximum Ink PO Box 3245, 53704-0245; 608-245-0781; maximumink.com

Free monthly covering music statewide.

McFarland Thistle 5124 Farwell St., Ste. B, McFarland, 53558; 608-838-6435; hngnews.com/mcfarland_thistle/

Weekly newspaper for McFarland and Dunn.

Middleton Times Tribune 7507 Hubbard Ave., Ste. 100, PO Box 620006, Middleton 53562; 608-836-1601; middletontimes.com

Community weekly covering Middleton.

Northside News 2702 International Lane, Ste. 203, 53704; 608-661-0060; northsidemadison.org

Free bimonthly newspaper published by the Northside Planning Council.

Oregon Observer

nicknice.podomatic.com

BRUSH UP ON CURRENT EVENTS

Host: Nick Nice. Live DJ sets from Nick Nice. Arts.

Badger Herald

Reports on community news in Oregon. Publishes weekly on Thursday.

152 W. Johnson St., Ste. 202, 53703; 608-257-4712; badgerherald.com

Our Lives PO Box 1202, Madison, 53701; ourlivesmadison.com

Host: Brian Posick. All things Badger. Sports.

Largest fully independent daily campus newspaper in the nation.

Free bimonthly LGBTQA-centered magazine for Madison and Dane County.

Partially Examined Life

The Capital Times

partiallyexaminedlife.com/podcast-episodes/

1901 Fish Hatchery Rd., 53713; 608-252-6400; madison.com/tct

Nick Nice Pod-a-licious On Wisconsin thebig1070.com/media/podcast-on-wisconsin-2p-3ponwisconsin/

Hosts: Mark Linsenmayer, Seth Paskin, Wes Alwan, Dylan Casey. Roundtable conversation about philosophical texts and topics. Arts.

Perpetual Notion Machine-WORT wortfm.org/?page_id=260

Hosts: WORT volunteers. Stories and news about science, technology and related public policy. News.

Realm of Possibilities growingshows.com/therealmofpossibility/

Hosts: Karen Moeller and Tony Trout. Podcast of unending excellence and joy. Topical.

The Capital Times publishes once a week on Wednesday in an edition alongside the Wisconsin State Journal.

Clarion 1701 Wright St., Room 130, 53704; 608-246-6809 (editorial); 608-243-4809 (business) theonlineclarion.com

Student newspaper of Madison College.

The Daily Cardinal 2142 Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave., 53706; 608-262-8000; dailycardinal.com

Independent UW student newspaper.

125 N. Main St., Oregon, 53575; 608-835-6677; oregonobserver.com

The Progressive 409 E. Main St., 53703; 608-257-4626; progressive.org

A journal of political and social commentary.

Simpson Street Free Press PO Box 6307, Monona, 53716; 608-223-0489; simpsonstreetfreepress.org

Dane County’s teen newspaper written by middle and high school students.

GETTING AROUND

Stoughton Courier Hub 135 W. Main St., Stoughton, 53589; 608-873-6671; connectstoughton.com

Weekly community paper for Stoughton area.

BICYCLING

Street Pulse

Madison B-Cycle

PO Box 260275, 53726; streetpulsenews.org

312 N. Third St., 53704; 800-473-4743; madison.bcycle.com

Madison’s homeless cooperative newspaper

Bike-sharing system designed for short trips; 350 bikes at 39 stations throughout the central city. Purchase a membership online or at any B-station. Sign in, select a bike, ride and return it to a kiosk. Hourly, 24-hour pass, monthly or annual memberships available.

Sun Prairie Star PO Box 645, Sun Prairie, 53590; 608-837-2521; sunprairiestar.com

Community weekly covering Sun Prairie and the surrounding area.

Tone Madison

Red Bike Project

tonemadison.com

Website covering music and culture in Madison.

Umoja

Budget Bicycle Centers Used Bicycle Store, 930 Regent St.; 608-251-1663; redbikes.org

Borrow a bike free for the season; refundable (credit card) deposit is required; $100 for the bike; locks are provided; repairs are free at Budget. If bike is not returned before the due date, user will be charged the $100 deposit. Demand is heavy, but turnover is brisk.

PO Box 2063, 53701; 608-242-1400; umojamagazine.com

Monthly magazine with news for Madison’s African American community.

Union Labor News

Wisconsin Bike Fed

1602 S. Park St., Room 228, 53715; 608-256-5111; scfl.org

Monthly newspaper by, for and about working people circulating to 23,000 union households in the greater Madison area.

Verona Press 133 Enterprise Dr., Verona, 53593; 608-845-9559; connectverona.com

Lamers Connect

Statewide education and advocacy about and for bicycling. Sponsors Bike to Work Week.

Daily routes between Madison and Appleton, Green Bay and Dubuque.

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Madison Area Bus Advocates

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Weekly covering news in and around Verona. Publishes on Thursday.

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Badger Coaches

1823 S. Park St., 53715; 608-255-0611; vozlatinanewspaper.com

608-255-1511; badgerbus.com

wisconsingazette.com

Bus service to Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Minneapolis. Tickets available online only, for some pickup locations. Ticket counters at UW Memorial Union Essentials desk and Kelley’s Market/Mobil, 636 W. Washington. Main Madison pickups at 700 University Ave. , 636 W. Washington Ave., and the Dutch Mill Park and Ride. More pickup sites listed at website.

Progressive, LGBT news, publishes every other week.

Dutch Mill Park and Ride

Free Spanish-language paper for Wisconsin; publishes twice monthly.

The Waunakee Tribune 105 South St., Waunakee, 53597; 608-849-5225; waunakeetribune.com

Wisconsin Gazette Wisconsin People and Ideas

Hwy. 12 & 18/Hwy. 51 (literally at 46 Collins Ct.)

1922 University Ave., 53726; 608-265-2500; wisconsinacademy.org

Quarterly magazine focuses on contemporary thought and culture, a wide variety of topics.

Wisconsin State Journal

“By the Arby’s!” Parking spaces. In addition to serving Madison Metro, it handles stops for Van Galder, Megabus, Badger and Greyhound.

Greyhound 800-231-2222; greyhound.com

1901 Fish Hatchery Rd., 53708; 608-252-6200; wisconsinstatejournal.com

No permanent bus depot; for current stops see the website. Tickets online or by phone.

Madison’s morning paper.

Jefferson Lines

WisconsinWatch

800-451-5333; jeffersonlines.com

5006 Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave., 53706; 608-262-3642; wisconsinwatch.org

Publication of the nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.

CAR & RID E SHARING

409 E. Main St., second floor, 53703; 608-251-4456; wisconsinbikefed.org

Offers “College Connection” service. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are necessary but advance purchase tickets do not guarantee a seat. Stops at Chazen Museum of Art.

800-236-1240; golamers.com

PO Box 260156, 53726; 608-441-0925; busadvocates.org

Independent citizen voice on bus transit issues. Encourages Madison Metro system development and bus ridership.

Madison Metro 1101 E. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-266-4466; (866-704-2316 TTY); cityofmadison.com/metro

Fares: $2 adult, $1.25 youth 5-17, $1 senior citizen or disabled. One day unlimited, $4.50. Monthly $55. Transfers are free and valid for 90 minutes and two rides.Fares are always paid when entering the bus. All Metro buses are equipped with bike racks.

MegaBus 877-462-6342; us.megabus.com

Trips to Chicago and Minneapolis, leaving from Dutch Mill Park and Ride (at Hwys. 12/18 and 51).

Paratransit 1101 E. Washington Ave., 53703; For rates and schedules, 608-266-4466; TTY 866-704-2316; cityofmadison.com/metro/paratransit

Door-to-door service for those eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Van Galder Bus Inc.

Community Car 25 N. Pinckney St., Ste. 320, 53703; 608-204-0000; communitycar.com

Car-sharing organization that provides hybrid cars, a pick-up truck, gas-efficient vehicles and more. 13 cars at 12 pickup locations throughout the central city, near east and near west sides.

Rideshare, Etc. 608-266-7433; rideshareetc.org

Matching service that allows commuters to find carpools, vanpools, bike buddies and other options. Sponsored by Madison Area Transportation Planning Board and WisDOT.

State Van Pool Rideshare Program 800-884-8267; doa.state.wi.us/vanpool

Alternate transportation for state and non-state employees commuting to Madison from outlying communities. Participants can join a group that is already established, or, if there are enough interested people, form a new vanpool.

Zipcar 866-494-7227; zipcar.com/wisc

Car-sharing service centered at the UWMadison but membership not restricted to the UW-affiliated. Multiple campus pickup locations.

D RIVING Division of Motor Vehicles 800-924-3570; dot.state.wi.us

715 S. Pearl St., Janesville, 53545; 800-747-0994; vangalderbus.com

Serves O’Hare, Midway, downtown Chicago leaving from Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave., and from Dutch Mill Park & Ride.

Service Centers: Madison East, 2001 Bartillon Dr.; Madison West, 4802 Sheboygan Ave.; Madison Express, 6514 Odana Rd., Ste. 4 (renewals only, closed Mondays).

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Visitors and students from out of the country who are in Wisconsin for more than 12 months, and plan to operate a motor vehicle in Wisconsin, must obtain a Wisconsin license. If Wisconsin residency is established, a Wisconsin license must be obtained within 60 days. You must bring proof of Wisconsin residency and proof of identity.

Alternate Side Parking in Winter

License Plates 608-266-1466; wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/ vehicles/title-plates/plates-default.aspx

When you become a Wisconsin resident, you must register your vehicle and get Wisconsin license plates. You are considered a Wisconsin resident if: your principal residence is in this state; you pay your income taxes here; you are registered to vote here. Fee is $75/year; personalized plates are $15 extra.

Alternate side parking regulations are in effect citywide in Madison from Nov. 15 to March 15, whether it’s actually snowing or not. If you park on the wrong side of the street, expect a ticket. Park on the even-house numbered side of the street 1 am-7 am on even-numbered days and on the odd-house numbered side of the street 1 am-7 am on odd-numbered days. In the Downtown-Isthmus Snow Emergency Zone, however, alternate side parking rules are in effect only when a snow emergency has been declared. For maps and more info, call 608-261-9111 or see: cityofmadison.com/residents/winter/parking/alternatesideparking.cfm.

Residential Parking Permits

What is a “snow emergency”?

608-267-1104

It could be when your snow blower doesn’t start. Well, actually, that is definitely an emergency. However, officially speaking, a Declared Snow Emergency is when snow accumulates to 3” or more and all the streets in the downtown Snow Emergency Zone must be plowed. Alternate side parking rules in the Snow Emergency Zone must be followed for a minimum of the next two nights. A Snow Emergency will always be declared prior to 9 pm if it is to take effect that night.

If you live downtown, on the isthmus or near campus, you may live in an area covered by the Residential Parking Permit Program. You may purchase a special permit from the Madison Parking Division Office that allows residents of these areas to exceed the posted one- or two-hour parking limit on the street. The permit doesn’t guarantee a parking place; it allows the right to park, if you find a parking space. That can be a very big “if.” Permits can be obtained from the Madison Parking Division, Ste. 100, Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.; cost is $21.

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Red Rock Saloon

116 W. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-467-2404; ivoryroompianobar.com

322 W. Johnson St., 53703; 608-709-5200; redrockmadison.com.

Piano bar.

Country bands.

Knuckle Down Saloon

The Red Zone

2513 Seiferth Rd., 53716; 608-222-7800; knuckledownsaloon.com

1206 Regent St., 53715; 608-251-6766; theredzonemadison.com.

Live blues/roots music several nights a week.

Bands, national and regional.

Maduro

The Rigby

117 E. Main St., 53703; 608-294-9371; madurocigarbar.com

119 E. Main St., 53703; 608-442-1112; therigbypub.com

DJs.

Music and comedy.

Majestic Theatre

Segredo

115 King St., 53703; 608-255-0901; majesticmadison.com

624 University Ave., 53715; 608-257-1122; segredomadison.com

National and local bands, film.

DJs, EDM live shows.

Malt House

Stoughton Opera House

2609 E. Washington Ave., 53704; 608-204-6258; malthousetavern.com

381 E. Main St., Stoughton, 53589; 608-877-4400 (box office); stoughtonoperahouse.com

Acoustic music a couple times a week in a very casual atmosphere.

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PERF ORM ANCE VENUES & CLUBS Alchemy Cafe 1980 Atwood Ave., 53704; 608-204-7644; alchemycafe.net

Live music nightly.

Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, 53713; AEC, 608-267-3976; Madison Ticket Agency: 608-267-3999; alliantenergycenter.com

Hosts trade shows, expositions, conferences, consumer shows, conventions, concerts, outdoor and sporting events, meetings, banquets and more. Includes the Coliseum, Exhibition Hall and Willow Island.

Badger Bowl 506 E. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-274-6662; badgerbowl.com

Bands: rock, blues, Mexican.

Club Tavern

121 S. Pinckney St.; 608-259-9799; merchantmadison.com

1915 Branch St., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-3773; clubtavern.com

Live music and DJs.

1524 Williamson St., 53703; 608-251-9964; facebook.com/MickeysTavern

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Mickey’s Tavern

508 E. Wilson St., 53703; 608-258-8619; comebackintavern.com

Music most weekends and various weeknights; open mike Sundays.

Bar/restaurant with live music.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area Performing Arts Center

Comedy Club on State 202 State St., 53703; 608-256-0099; madisoncomedy.com

Live comedy Thurs.-Sat.; open mike Wednesdays.

Crystal Corner Bar 1302 Williamson St., 53703; 608-256-2953; thecrystalcornerbar.com

Local and national touring blues and rock acts.

Essen Haus 514 E. Wilson St., 53703; 608-255-4674; essen-haus.com

Bar-restaurant with live music and polka bands nightly.

Fisher King Winery

2100 Bristol St., Middleton, 53562; 608-829-9660; friendspac.org

Fully accessible. In Middleton High School.

Mitby Theater Madison College Truax Campus, 3550 Anderson St., 53704; 608-243-4000 (box office); 608-246-6529 (administration) madisoncollege.edu/plus/mitby-theater

Professional Artists Series productions during the academic year; also Madison College fall and spring musical and community events.

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center 1 John Nolen Dr., 53703; 608-261-4000; mononaterrace.com

Barrymore Theatre

102 W. Main St., Mount Horeb, 53572; 608-437-6020; fisherkingwinery.com

2090 Atwood Ave., 53704; 608-241-2345 (information); barrymorelive.com

Friday night concerts, folk and acoustic.

Free rooftop concerts and other community events indoors and out.

Restored performance/movie theater regularly features live local and national acts and special events.

Five Nightclub

Mother Fool’s Coffeehouse

5 Applegate Ct., 53713; 608-277-9700; fivenightclub.com

1101 Williamson St., 53703; 608-259-1301; motherfools.com

LGBTQ dance club and entertainment venue.

The Fountain

Live music Fri.-Sat. Jazz, folk, rock and experimental.

122 State St., 53703; 608-250-1998; thefountainofmadison.com

Mr. Robert’s 2116 Atwood Ave., 53704;

Jazz, folk and more.

Music most nights. Punk, rock, open jam.

The Frequency

Natt Spil

The Bayou 117 S. Butler St., 53703; 608-294-9404 thebayoumadison.com

Local bands, New Orleans-style music.

Brink Lounge 701 E. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-661-8599 thebrinklounge.com

Nightclub and event venue.

Brocach Irish Pub-Square 7 W. Main St., 53703; 608-255-2015; brocach.com

Mostly folk/acoustic, with emphasis on Celtic music; Tuesday open mike.

Cafe Carpe 18 S. Water St., Fort Atkinson, 53538; 920-563-9391; cafecarpe.com

One of the premier folk clubs in southern Wisconsin.

Capital Brewery 7734 Terrace Ave., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-7100; capital-brewery.com

Live music outside in the Bier Garten most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in summer.

Cardinal Bar 418 E. Wilson St., 53703; 608-257-2473; cardinalbar.com

DJs and bands performing from Latin to jazz to house and retro.

121 W. Main St., 53703; 608-819-8777; madisonfrequency.com

Live music nightly. Rock, indie, pop and more.

Great Dane Pub-Downtown 123 E. Doty St., 53703; 608-284-0000; greatdanepub.com

Live music and DJs.

Great Dane-Hilldale 357 Price Pl., 53705; 608-661-9400; greatdanepub.com

Harmony Bar and Grill 2201 Atwood Ave., 53704; 608-249-4333; harmonybarandgrill.com

Local, regional and some national blues, rock and country.

High Noon Saloon 701 E. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-268-1122; high-noon.com

211 King St., 53703; nattspil.com

120 E. Wilson St., 53703; 608-258-1443; tempestoyster.com

Live music Fridays and Saturdays.

Tricia’s Country Corners 3737 Hwy. AB, McFarland, 53558; 608-222-2077; triciascountrycorners.com

Country and rock.

Up North Pub 150 S. Blair St.; 608-250-1730; upnorthbarmadison.com

Music most nights.

UW Memorial Union Rathskeller/Terrace 800 Langdon St., 53706; 608-262-2215; union.wisc.edu/music

Local and national rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass and folk acts. All shows are free and open to Union members/guests ages 18+.

UW Union South-The Sett 1308 W. Dayton St., 53715; 608-263-2600; union.wisc.edu

Local and national hip-hop, blues, alt and indie rock during academic year. Most shows free and open to members/guests ages 18+.

Willy Street Pub & Grill/The Wisco 852 Williamson St., 53703; 608-256-8211;

Rock, punk and metal.

Wisconsin Union Theater Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., 53706; 608-265-2787; uniontheater.wisc.edu

Renovated and new spaces with classical, world, jazz and other music, as well as dance, theater and more. Discounts for UW-Madison students, faculty and staff and Wisconsin Union members. Annual Concert Series, Performance Series and Travel/Adventure Film Series.

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Orpheum Theatre

Aldo Leopold Nature Center

216 State St., 53703; 608-250-2600; madisonorpheum.com

300 Femrite Dr., Monona, 53716; 608-221-0404; aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

Live music, comedy shows and special events rentals.

Offers interactive nature programs for families and children, including school, family and scout programs, summer camps, and special events. Trails are open dawn to dusk; center hours are 9 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. and 10 am-2 pm Sat.-Sun.; Family Trailside Backpack program and volunteer opportunities available.

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St., 53703; 608-258-4141 (ticket office); overturecenter.org

Musicals, classical and jazz performers, international dance, family shows and rock acts in Overture Hall; also performances in the restored Capitol Theatre, the Isthmus Playhouse and other spaces. Rush tickets are sometimes available — call d.o.s.

Plan B 924 Williamson St., 53703; 608-257-5262; planbmadison.com

Indie Coffee

LGBTQ dance club and entertainment.

Singer-songwriters, experimental, indie rock, video and film.

Tempest Oyster Bar

DJs nightly.

Features local and national acts nightly. 1225 Regent St., 53715; 608-259-9621; indiecoffee.net

Restored 1901 venue hosts performing arts series and community events.

Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, 53517; 608-437-3038; caveofthemounds.com

National Natural Landmark; a limestone cavern containing numerous mineral formations.

Chazen Museum of Art 750 University Ave., 53706; 608-263-2246; chazen.wisc.edu

Wisconsin’s second-largest art collection, in a recently expanded space; exhibits permanent and traveling collections.

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Dane County Humane Society

UW Geology Museum

Comedy Club on State

Westport Squares

5132 Voges Rd., 53718; 608-838-0413; giveshelter.org

Weeks Hall, 1215 W. Dayton St., 53706 (corner of CharterSt. and W. Dayton St.); 608-262-2399; 262-1412 (group tour info); geology.wisc.edu/~museum

202 State St., 53703; 608-256-0099; madisoncomedy.com

608-244-1185; westportsquares.com

Tours of Dane County Humane Society are appropriate for all ages. A donation is requested based on the size of group and length of tour.

Madison Children’s Museum 100 N. Hamilton St., 53703; 608-256-6445; madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Innovative, interactive exhibits and programs for children ages birth to 12. Admission $8.

Madison Metropolitan School District Planetarium Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Rd.; 608-663-6102 planetariumweb.madison.k12.wi.us

Usually open third Wednesdays during the school year, for small groups, individuals and families. No reservations.

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art 211 State St., 53703; 608-257-0158; mmoca.org

A museum of modern and contemporary art, exhibiting nationally renowned artists and works from the permanent collection of nearly 5,000 works. Free admission.

Nathaniel & Harriet Dean House 4718 Monona Dr., 53716; 608-222-3859; bloominggrovehistory.org

Victorian house museum, tours 2-4 pm second Sundays April-Oct. and Dec., and by appointment.

National Mustard Museum 7447 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, 53562; 608-831-2222; mustardmuseum.com

Open 10 am-5 pm daily.

Rowley House Museum 7410 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-1375; middletonhistory.org

Middleton Area Historical Society artifacts, photographs and memorabilia. Outstanding collection of Depression glass.

State Capitol Tours 2 E. Main St., 53702; 608-266-0382; tours.wisconsin.gov

Tours hourly, 9-11 am and 1-3 pm Mon.-Sat. (plus 4 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day); and 1-3 pm Sundays. Museum and observation deck open during summer.

UW Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy., 53711; 608-263-7888; arboretum.wisc.edu

Earth Partnership for Families program provides birding backpacks that can be checked out at no charge at the Visitor Center. On second Saturdays there is a two-hour, kid-friendly program that uses nature hikes, stories, crafts and activities to explore animals, plants and natural phenomena. Free. One-hour Family Walk on the second Sundays. The Arboretum is open daily 7 am-10 pm; free. Visitor Center open 9:30 am-4 pm weekdays and 12:30-4 pm weekends.

Exhibits of rocks, black-light mineral display, fossils including dinosaur skeletons and a Wisconsin mastodon. Open to public Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Sat. 9 am-1 pm. No charge (guided tours $2). Nearest parking at Lake Street ramp.

UW Space Place 2300 S. Park St., 53713; 608-262-4779; spaceplace.wisc.edu

Science education and outreach center of the UW Astronomy Department. Programs and services offered for school groups, teachers, community groups and the public.

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Wisconsin Tango

Improv at Glass Nickel East, 2916 Atwood Ave. Also classes and workshops.

608-622-7697; wisconsin-tango.com

Weekly and monthly open dances; offers lessons.

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Cripple Creek Cloggers

Cinematheque

PO Box 324, Waunakee, 53597; facebook.com/CrippleCreekCloggers

4070 Vilas Hall (office 6038 Vilas), 821 University Ave., 53706; 608-262-3627; cinema.wisc.edu

UW Zoological Museum 250 N. Mills St., 4th Floor, 53706; 608-262-3766; zoology.wisc.edu/uwzm

Italian Folk Dancers of Madison

Film at MMoCA

Gallery exhibits on first floor open to public 10 am-3 pm Mon.-Fri.; fourth-floor research collection open to educators/researchers (info: 608-265-2547).

71 Wood Brook Way, Fitchburg, 53711; 608-577-4505

227 State St., 53703; 608-257-0158; mmoca.org

Folk dances from Italy and Sicily. Meets at the Italian Workmen’s Club. Free admission and instruction.

Spotlight Film & Video (fall/spring) and Rooftop Cinema (summer) avant garde film programs.

Jumptown

UW-Madison Arts Institute, 1050 University Ave., 53706; 608-262-9009; wifilmfest.org

Washburn Observatory 1401 Observatory Dr., 53706; 608-262-9274; astro.wisc.edu

Home to a 15-inch refractor telescope. Open if sky is 75% free of clouds, first and third Wednesdays except major holidays (third Wednesday only January; every Wednesday June-Aug.) at 9 pm April-Oct. and 7:30 pm Nov.-March.

Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 N. Carroll St., 53703; 608-264-6555; wisconsinhistory.org/museum

Open Tues.-Sat. 9 am-4 pm. Four floors of permanent and changing interactive exhibits that dramatically interpret Wisconsin’s distinctive heritage and its present.

Wisconsin State Herbarium UW Birge Hall-Room 160, 430 Lincoln Dr., 53706; 608-262-2792; botany.wisc.edu/herbarium

Open Mon.-Fri. 7:45 am-4:30 pm.All are invited to visit, but should arrange a time with the staff. Tours for small groups arranged upon advance request.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-267-1799; museum.dva.state.wi.us

Honors veterans from the Civil War to the present. 9 am-4:30 pm Tues.-Sat.; noon-4 pm Sunday (April-Sept. only).

COM ED Y Atlas Improv Company

Free screenings presented in 35mm most weekends UW classes are in session.

Wisconsin Film Festival

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Swing, lindy hop, etc. Dances at 9 pm Wednesdays at Brink Lounge (18+, free). Other monthly dances and classes.

Madison English Country Dancers 608-231-1040; 608-238-9951; sprott.physics.wisc.edu/mecds/home.html

Teaches the country dances of mid-17th century to present-day England. Meets first, third and most fifth Mondays at Wil-Mar Center.

Madison Scottish Country Dancers

Each spring. Featuring independent film, world cinema and new media, along with films by Wisconsin filmmakers and students. Downtown, campus and Sundance 608 are sites of screenings.

M USIC Allegro Music Club 681 Thornton Terr., Verona, 53593; Rhonda Chalone, 608-848-6789

318 S. Owen Dr., 53705; 608-233-2956; madisonscottishcountrydancers.org

Informal group meets in homes to perform.

Class of the John Muir Branch, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Dance and instruction 7 pm Sundays at the Wil-Mar Center.

920-257-7491; candidconcertopera.org

Candid Concert Opera Offers up-close opera experiences to area communities, with music educators/students and skilled amateurs performing entire operas in concert format.

Madison Tango Society PO Box 260131, 53726; 608-238-2039; madisontango.org

Capitol Chordsmen Chorus

Instruction in Argentine Tango; weekly events and practicas.

PO Box 45375, 53744-5373; 608-620-5583; capitolchordsmen.org

Madison West Coast Swing Club PO Box 258067, 53725; 608-213-1108; mwcsc.org

Sponsors a weekly dance at the Badger Bowl and monthly dances at local dance studios.West Coast Swing is a partner dance done to slowertempo swing music. Lessons offered periodically.

MSCR (Madison School & Community Recreation)

609 E. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-259-9999; atlasimprov.com

608-204-3000; mscr.org; Variety of dance lessons.

Improv comedy troupe offers classes (all levels) and performances.

608-836-4004; usadancemadison.org

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Clogging instruction for beginners to advanced, Monday evenings Aug.-April, at Waunakee High School. Various events year-round.

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Mainstream dances first, third and fifth Fridays; plus dances second Fridays; current locations are Lakeview Lutheran Church and Maple Bluff Community Center.

Live comedy and full-service bar Thurs.-Sat.; open mike Wednesdays.

USA Dance-Madison

Men’s a cappella chorus rehearses Tuesdays at 7 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Ave. Instruction and performance opportunities. Voice tests and group singing tryouts; annual show. A SPEBSQSA chapter.

Capitol City Band PO Box 258007, 53725; 608-835-9861; mmqccb.org

24-piece concert band; performs free summer concerts Thursdays at Rennebohm Park at 7 pm June-Aug.

Nonprofit amateur ballroom dancing organization sponsoring monthly dances at Prairie Athletic Club, Sun Prairie.

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Madison Area Youth Chamber Orchestra

Madison Marimba Quartet

Studio Orchestra

Ann Weber, president, 608-271-6402; disso.org

2030 Helena St., 53704; 608-514-5537; facebook.com/madisonchamberorchestra

PO Box 258007, 53725; Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861; mmqccb.org

608-271-6402; disso.org

Madison-area high school student chamber orchestra; rehearses for one week during the summer and presents a full concert.

Plays a free concert each year on the Saturday or Sunday between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. All genres of music from classical to popular to jazz.

Community orchestra of volunteer musicians, providing concerts for residents of Dane County senior living facilities and nursing homes. Also available for community events. Wednesday evening rehearsals Sept.-May.

Madison Pipes and Drums

UW Russian Folk Orchestra

Big band of adult volunteer musicians, providing concerts for residents of Dane County senior living facilities and nursing homes. Also available for community events. Tuesday evening rehearsals, September through April.

Edgewood Chamber Orchestra Blake Walter, 608-663-2394; music.edgewood.edu

Madison Chamber Choir PO Box 44274, 53744; madisonchamberchoir.com

Campus/community ensemble with Edgewood College students and community musicians. Weekly rehearsals and scheduled concerts during the academic year. Performs standard repertoire for small orchestra, with emphasis on 20th-century works. Audition required.

A 24- to 30-voice auditioned chamber choir. Repertoire includes choral masterworks from the 16th to 21st centuries.

Edgewood College Campus-Community Choir

A community choir for Madison and surrounding area, singing popular music. No auditions required.

Albert Pinsonneault, 608-663-2393; music.edgewood.edu

Performs works from the choral-orchestral repertoire once a semester. Group is made up of Edgewood College students and community musicians. Rehearses Tuesday evenings. Audition required.

Edgewood College Concert Band Walt Rich, 608-663-3400; music.edgewood.edu

Campus/community ensemble with Edgewood College students and community musicians. Performs two concerts annually. Rehearsals on Wednesdays 7 pm during the academic year. Audition required.

Edgewood College Jazz Ensemble 1000 Edgewood College Dr., 53711; music.edgewood.edu

Campus-community group; rehearses Thursday evenings.

Festival Choir of Madison PO Box 2319, 53701; 608-274-7089; festivalchoirmadison.org

Fifty-voice auditioned choir, mostly classical repertoire from the 16th to 21st centuries.

Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective PO Box 3299, 53704; 608-227-8685; sugarmaplefest.org

Non-profit supporting traditional music and dance, with educational and performance opportunities for all ages that celebrate diverse musical traditions. Sponsors Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival at Lake Farm County Park, Sugar Maple Concert Series.

Madison Area Concert Handbells PO Box 44056, 53744; 608-620-1997; madisonhandbells.org

Six-octave community handbell choir; membership by audition, with rehearsals on Mondays at Oakwood Village-University Woods. Annual Bells of Christmas concerts and themed concerts in the spring.

Madison College Community Show Choir 1701 Wright St., 53704; Brian Short, 608-246-6055; madisoncollege.edu/theatre-and-music

Madison Community Orchestra 211 N. Carroll St., 53703; Blake Walter, 608-663-2394; madisoncommunityorchestra.org

Performs four times annually. No audition necessary for string players; wind and percussion players complete an informal audition when vacancies exist. Rehearsals weekly during the academic year.

Madison Diocesan Choir 702 S. High Point Rd.; 608-821-3080; diocesanchoir.org

2390 Dahlk Cir., Verona, 53593; David Bradley, 608-886-2282; madisonpipesanddrums.org

Victor Gorodinsky, music director, 608-259-9440; russorch.wisc.edu

A Scottish Highland Bagpipe band dedicated to increasing the awareness of Scottish music and heritage in the Madison area. Rehearsals weekly, lessons on bagpipes and on the highland snare, tenor and bass drums. Performs 12-18 times a year, and competes with other bagpipe bands in the area.

Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps 2935 S. Fish Hatchery Rd. #401, 53711; 859-803-3463; madisonscouts.org

Open to young men ages 17 to 21. Auditions in November; experience required. International travel during the summer.

Madison Youth Choirs PO Box 5233, 53705; 608-238-7464; madisonyouthchoirs.org

Welcomes singers of all abilities, ages 7-18, in 11 single-gender choirs. Auditions by appointment; scholarships and financial aid always available.

Preserves and develops choral liturgical music for Catholic worship. Performs, sponsors workshops, sings jointly with other choirs, and travels to other communities. Rehearses Tuesdays at Bishop O’Connor Catholic Center.

Monroe Street Arts Center

Madison Flute Club

Mideast by Midwest Salsa

1926 Rowley Ave., 53726; 608-513-9616; madisonfluteclub.org

77 Wood Brook Way, Fitchburg, 53711; 608-338-8190; facebook.com/pages/Mideast-by-Midwest

Provides performance and educational opportunities for flutists of all ages. Recitals, events and the Adult Flute Choir.

Seasoned performing group fusing Arabic and Latin music.

Madison Jazz Jam

595 Arthur St., Verona 53593; Jon Nelson, 608-438-5230; hookedonbandsinc.org

Bob Kerwin, 608-238-7925; madisonjazzjam.org

Hosts session for musicians to work on improvisational skills while performing with veteran jazz musicians, 4 pm most first and third Sundays at The Fountain; open to all ages and skill levels, and includes educational feedback from a musician/educator.

Madison Maennerchor c/o Madison Turners, 3001 S. Stoughton Rd., 53716; Guenther Ruch, 608-241-3090; madisonmaennerchor.org

Preserves the tradition of German men’s choral singing. Strong new singers always welcome; fluency in spoken German not required. Rehearses Thursdays 8-9:30 pm, Sept.-May, at Turner Hall.

2526 Monroe St., 53711; 608-232-1510; monroestreetarts.org

Specializing in Russian and other East European folk music with authentic Russian folk instruments. Membership open.

VFW Community Band PO Box 258007, 53725; Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861; mmqccb.org

Sponsored by VFW Post 1318. Meets Thursday evenings, September through May. Two rehearsals and two concerts each month. Also plays services on Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day.

Wild Hog in the Woods Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., 53703; 608-233-5687; wildhoginthewoods.org

Volunteer-run cooperative hosts local and national folk and acoustic musicians most Fridays at 8 pm in the Wil-Mar Center.

Wisconsin Chamber Choir PO Box 8252, 53708; wisconsinchamberchoir.org

Forty-voice auditioned choir, performs broad range of historical to modern choral works, a cappella and with professional orchestra.

Wisconsin Children’s Choir

Nonprofit offering instruction in music, including piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitar and bass.

New Horizons Band Concert and swing bands for all levels amateur musicians. Wednesday evening rehearsals at McFarland H.S., with performances year-round. Instruction available.

Perfect Harmony Men’s Chorus PO Box 14706, 53708; 608-445-6767; perfectharmonychorus.org

Welcoming gay and gay-friendly men for singing and concerts. Rehearsals every Sunday at 7 pm at Grand Hall of Capitol Lakes Retirement Community, 333 W. Main St. Concert seasons begin in Jan. and Sept.

Philharmonic Chorus of Madison PO Box 5007, 53705; 608-238-7847; facebook.com/PhilharmonicChorusOfMadison

A 35- to 40-voice community chorus performing sacred, secular and folk music from many countries and centuries. Weekly rehearsals Mondays, Sept.-May; audition required.

PO Box 46571, 53744; 608-233-1227; wisconsinchildrenschoir.org

Performing groups for children, grades 3-12. Available for concerts year-round; auditions in Jan., May and Aug.

Wisconsin Music Heritage Society 6333 Masthead Dr., 53705; Howard Kanetzke, 608-238-6567

Collects and promotes music by Wisconsin composers; collects for the Wisconsin Music Archives at the Mills Music Library, UW-Madison.

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras UW Humanities Bldg., Rm. 1625, 455 N. Park St.; 608-263-3320; wyso.music.wisc.edu

Four orchestras plus percussion, harp, brass choir and chamber music ensembles for grades 5-12. Rehearsals on Saturdays Sept.-May. Annual spring auditions.

Yahara River Chorus-Sweet Adelines International Booking: Sharon Kittle, 608-592-7544; membership: Bonnie Senkowski, 608-415-5023; yaharariverchorus.groupanizer.com

Women’s four-part harmony a cappella chorus. New members welcome. Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 pm, Peace Lutheran Church, Waunakee. Various smaller groups also available for performances.

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Indoor Pool and Spa

Free Wi-Fi

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ORCHESTRAS, OPERAS, D ANCE COM PANIES Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society PO Box 2348, 53701; 608-255-9866; bachdancinganddynamite.org

Summer chamber music concert series that presents an eclectic and wide-ranging choice of works. Plays the Stoughton Opera House, Taliesin in Spring Green, Madison’s Overture Center.

Cycropia Aerial Dance 1450 Morrison St., 53703; cycropia.org

Aerial dance troupe using trapezes, bungees, and other apparatus, combining modern dance, athleticism and the magic of defying gravity.

Dance Wisconsin 6332 Monona Dr., 53716; 608-221-4535; dancewisconsin.com

New works by local and international choreographers; “The Nutcracker”; full-length ballet in spring. Dance in the Schools program.

JazzWorks Dance Company 3214 Syene Rd., Ste. 4, 53713; 608-273-3453; madisonprodance.com

Repertoire features jazz, modern and contemporary ballet works by professional choreographers. Various dance classes offered for beginning through professional level, ages 3 and up.

Kanopy Dance Company 341 State St., 53703; 608-255-2211; kanopydance.org

Resident professional modern dance company of the Overture Center. Repertory and new works by local, regional, national and international choreographers. Touring and outreach. School trains dancers age 2-adult, beginners through professionals. Classes year-round. Auditions held annually.

Li Chiao-Ping Dance

Forward Theater Company

Sun Prairie Civic Theatre

UW Humanities Bldg., 455 N. Park St., Room 3561, 53706; 608-263-1900; 608-265-2787 (tickets); music.wisc.edu/opera

PO Box 14574, 53708-0574; 608-234-5001; 608-258-4141 (tickets); forwardtheater.com

PO Box 132, Sun Prairie, 53590; 608-837-8217; sunprairiecivictheatre.com

Performs two large-scale productions in the fall and spring and a co-production with University Theatre, as well as smaller performances throughout the year.

Nonprofit professional troupe.

TAPIT/new works Ensemble Theater

UW Dance Program

Locally produced musical theater in the Overture Center and Wisconsin Union Theater; outreach programs for community organizations and retirement communities. Internships and educational opportunities.

UW Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave., 53706; 608-262-1691; dance.wisc.edu

Offers BFA and BS degrees in dance. A dance minor and dance certificate are also awarded. Annual events include faculty and student concerts, master classes, workshops, guest artist residencies, the Festival of Interarts & Technology, a high school dance workshop and the Millennium Summer Dance Camp.

UW School of Music UW Humanities Bldg., 455 N. Park St., 53706; 608-263-1900 (office); 608-265-2787 (tickets); music.wisc.edu

335 W. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-238-8085; madisonopera.org

Professional opera company producing three operas annually, a free operatic event in the summer, and a host of educational and community programs.

Madison Symphony Chorus 222 W. Washington Ave., #460, 53703; 608-257-3734; madisonsymphony.org/chorus

Choral arm of the Madison Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings. Auditions required for permanent placement, held in September.

Madison Symphony Orchestra

1957 Winnebago St., 53704; 608-244-2938; tapitnewworks.org

Offers classes intap dance for ages 8-80, focusing on technique, choreography and improvisation.

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Promotes women playwrights and directors. PO Box 1612, 53701; 608-231-9005; 608-265-2787 (tickets); madisonsavoyards.org

Produces two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas annually.

Madison Shakespeare Company

Madison Theatre Guild

Wisconsin Singers

2410 Monroe St., 53711; 608-238-9322 (box office); 608-238-0009 (costume shop); madisontheatreguild.org

UW Humanities Bldg., 455 N. Park St., Rm. 1320, 53706; 608-263-9499; wisconsinsingers.com

Community theater. Extensive costume collection; public can rent.

UW song and dance company, with professional choreography and musical arrangements. Broadway-style show presented at conventions, fundraisers, and community events year-round.

Mercury Players Theatre Company

PO Box 819, Spring Green, 53588; 608-588-2361; (box office); playinthewoods.org

Classical theater outdoors or in the indoor Touchstone Theatre. Features Shakespeare, Shaw and others.

PO Box 3113, 53704; 608-661-9696 ext. 5; mercuryplayerstheatre.com

Indie company producing new and different works from local and national playwrights.

Middleton Players Theatre PO Box 620803, Middleton, 53562; 608-831-2521; middletonplayers.com

Presents shows at Middleton High School.

MTM (Music Theatre of Madison)

Four productions a season. 1957 Winnebago St., 53704; 608-244-2938; tapitnewworks.org

New works for theater; collaboration/playwriting, tap dance, visual arts, music and other media.

Theatre LILA PO Box 5221, 53705; theatrelila.com

Choreographic theater productions; collaborates with other companies for cultural exchange within communities.

University Theatre UW Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave., 53706; 608-262-1582; 265-2787 (tickets); utmadison.com

Producing arm of the UW-Madison department of theater and drama. Fall and spring productions cast with UW students and staff; summer production casting open to the public.

Young Shakespeare Players 1806 W. Lawn Ave., 53711; 608-258-0015; ysp.org

Young actors ages 7-18 perform full-length, uncut Shakespeare (and sometimes Shaw). No auditions or rejections; anyone who wishes to participate will get speaking role.

VISUAL ARTS Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists madisonfiberartists.com

A diverse group of fiber artists who create original art. Meets 7 pm fourth Tuesdays Jan.-Oct. at Midvale Community Lutheran Church.

Madison Potters Guild 7702 Terrace Ave., Middleton, 53562; 608-238-4524; madisonpottersguild.com

A cooperative pottery studio with glazing and firing facilities.

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) 3802 Regent St., 53705; 608-204-3000 (registration); mscr.org

608-237-2524; mtmadison.com

Ceramics, drawing, sculpture, weaving and more.

Professional theater specializing in lesser-known musicals with thought-provoking subject matter.

Madison Weavers Guild

113 E. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-661-9696; (reservations); bartelltheatre.org

OUT!Cast Theatre

Community theater with two performance stages. Operated by Madison Theatre Guild, Mercury Players Theatre, StageQ and Strollers Theatre.

Devoted to teaching the craft of weaving and related textile arts.

High-quality community theater plays, musicals and special events.

Bartell Theatre

Bricks Theatre PO Box 1948, 53701; 608-332-4119; twitter.com/BricksTheatre

Hosts productions in nontraditional theater venues.

Broom Street Theater 1119 Williamson St., 53703; 608-244-8338; bstonline.org

219 Nautilus Dr., 53705; 608-622-7507; capitalcitytheatre.org

TAPIT/new works

625 E. Mifflin St. #320, 53703; 608-663-5814; madwomenstage.org

Professional orchestra. Fall to spring concert series; Concerts on the Square; special events and performing ensembles.

Professional orchestra led by John DeMain. Performs Sept.-May in Overture Hall. Special events throughout the year.

Traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern dance. Performance and instruction. Directs the Riad Dance Company.

Kathie Rasmussen Women’s Theatre

Brings affordable annual outdoor production of a Shakespeare play to Madison-area audiences.

222 W. Washington Ave. #460, 53703; 608-257-3734 (season tickets); 608-258-4141 (individual tickets); madisonsymphony.org

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Presents opera from a modern perspective.

321 E. Main St., 53703; 608-257-0638; wcoconcerts.org

The oldest year-round experimental theater in the Midwest, performing original works by Madison playwrights. Plays run Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm.

Sadira Middle Eastern Dance

1951 Winnebago St., 53704; 608-712-9433; frescooperatheatre.com

608-274-4518; madisonshakespeare.org

American Players Theatre

Madison Opera

Fresco Opera Theatre

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

Professional modern dance company resident at the Overture Center.

Performs seasonal ballets with local performers working with international guest artists.

PO Box 8765, 53708; 608-616-5721; fourseasonstheatre.com

Madison Savoyards

THEATER

160 Westgate Mall, Ste. 1, 53711; 608-278-7990; madisonballet.org

Four Seasons Theatre

Faculty concert series by resident chamber music ensembles and solo performers; guest artist series; orchestras, bands, choirs, opera, jazz, specialized student ensembles and student recitals. Most concerts are in Mills and Morphy halls in Humanities Building or in Music Hall.

5973 Purcell Rd., Oregon, 53575; 608-263-5735; lcpdance.org

Madison Ballet

University Opera

Capital City Theatre Classic and contemporary musical theater.

Children’s Theatre of Madison (CTM) 228 State St., 53703; 608-255-2080; ctmtheater.org

A resident theater company in the Overture Center for the Arts providing professional family theater.

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts 1480 Martin St., 53713; 608-255-0310; encorestudio.org

The only professional theater company for people with disabilities in Wisconsin.

Fermat’s Last Theater Co.

113 E. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-886-3671; facebook.com/pages/OUTCast-Theatre

Playtime Productions Children’s Theatre 608-437-4217; playtimeproductions.org

A traveling theater company providing professional theater by children, for children and their families. Two annual shows, spring and fall. Based in the Monona Public Library.

Proud Theater PO Box 6306, Monona, 53716; 608-222-9086; proudtheater.org

LGBTQ-themed youth theater troupe for ages 13-18. Meets at 5:30 pm Wednesdays during the school year.

StageQ PO Box 8876, 53708; 608-661-9696, ext. 3; stageq.com

Offers gay- and lesbian-related plays and plays by gay and lesbian playwrights; performances held at the Bartell Theatre.

Stoughton Center for the Performing Arts 515 E. Main St., Stoughton, 53589; 608-873-0717; stoughtonperformingarts.com

Classes offered in dance, drama, music, voice, karate and Pilates, ages 3-adult. Performance opportunities.

Strollers Theatre

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113 E. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-661-9696, ext. 2; strollerstheatre.org

Nonprofit troupe.

New plays and modern classics.

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Monroe Street Arts Center 2526 Monroe St., 53711; 608-232-1510; monroestreetarts.org

Nonprofit community school of the arts. Private music lessons, art lessons, group art classes for kids and adults, garage band, student and faculty recital space.

Northside Artists Group PO Box 950, 53701; Carolyn Gantner, 608-244-2909; northside-art.org

A growing collective of visual artists on Madison’s north side.About three exhibits a year on the north side and other areas of Madison.

PhotoMidwest PO Box 56022, 53705; 608-287-1182; photomidwest.org

Promotes photography through a broad range of educational programming, exhibitions and the opportunity to share and discuss photographic images.

Polka Press 1019 Williamson St., 53703; polka-press.com

Printmaking cooperative promoting a vital local culture with education and collaboration of participants of all skill levels.

VSA Wisconsin 1709 Aberg Ave., Ste. 1, 53704; 608-241-2131; vsawis.org

Programs in dance, drama, creative writing, music and visual art for children and adults with disabilities.

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Williamson Street Art Center 1020 Williamson St., 53703; 608-658-3736; willyart.net

Art classes and camps for people of all ages and abilities, at the Center and in the community. Sponsors community art projects; artistsin-residence at schools/community centers; Madison Mural Program.

Wisconsin Center for Book and Paper Arts

BIK E PATHS & TRAILS

MSCR (Madison School & Community Recreation) 3802 Regent St., 53705; 608-204-3000; mscr.org

Baseball, softball, basketball, canoeing, kayaking, kickball, skiing, soccer, tennis, volleyball, lessons and teams. Area school indoor pools available for open/lap swim; swimming lessons also available.

811 Williamson St., 53703; 608-284-8394; wibookandpaper.org

BASEBALL

Resource center for the art and craft of handmade paper. Studio and equipment rental plus classes.

Mallards Baseball

Wisconsin Pottery Association

Northwoods League, featuring college players who cannot be paid under NCAA rules. Get to the games early, because the Duck Pond’s limit for fans is 5,000 — but then it all depends on what your definition of 5,000 is....

PO Box 705,53701; wisconsinpottery.org

Collector/educational group promotes interest in Wisconsin and U.S. pottery made since 1850. Meets 6 pm second Tuesdays (most months) at Goodman Community Center.

Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., 53704; 608-246-4277; mallardsbaseball.com

Wheelhouse Studios

BICYCLING

800 Langdon St, Madison 53706; 608-262-3156; union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse

Bombay Bicycle Club

Courses, workshops, drop-in events and open studio time in ceramics, art metals, printmaking, fabric arts, digital photography, glass arts, and more. Open seven days a week, free access for UW-Madison students, inexpensive options for everyone else. Registration online, print catalog of courses available by request.

Leisure rides open to all from the first Sunday in April through the last Sunday in November; daytime rides on Saturday/Sunday and evening rides on Thursday. Also offers endurance training.

W RITING, LIT & SPOK EN W ORD

PO Box 45685, 53744; bombaybicycle.org

Brazen Dropouts Racing Club brazendropouts.org

USCF-licensed racing club. Sponsors one of the largest one-day bike races in Wisconsin, Wheels on Willy.

Capital Off Road Pathfinders

MadPoetry

PO Box 44572, 53744; madcitydirt.org

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Monsters of Poetry

Works to design and build sustainable off-road bike trails. Offers group rides and promotes off-road mountain biking. Affiliate of the International Mountain Bicycling Association.

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Flying Bobcats Cycling Team

Local website devoted to all local poetry news and events, including open mike schedule.

Contemporary poetry and fiction reading series.

Playwrights Ink 608-274-1767; playwrightsink.wordpress.com

Writing group for local playwrights. Monthly meetings help writers develop scripts through reading and discussion.

448 Glacier Ridge Tr., Verona, 53593; 608-628-2019; flyingbobcats.com

Casual yet competitive group of cyclists who enjoy riding and racing throughout Wisconsin. Regular training rides, races and training camps.

LUNA Chix Madison Cycling Crew teamlunachix.com/madison_cycling

Urban Spoken Word 608-239-0921; urbanspokenword.org

Monthly slams third Saturdays at Genna’s Lounge.

Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets 608-255-5080; wfop.org

Sponsors poetry readings and holds semiannual conferences around Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Story Project facebook.com/pages/Wisconsin-Story-Project

Collective dedicated to engaging community through personal story sharing and creating events/employment for state artists; works with Theatre LILA.

Organization dedicated to involving more women in cycling, while raising money for the Breast Cancer Fund.

Mad FORCs, Madison’s Female Off Road Cyclists madforcs.org

Open to women of all mountain biking levels, beginner to expert.

We Are All Mechanics

Blackhawk Bike Path, Madison From Shorewood Hills to the west, allowing bicycles to avoid busy University Avenue.

Cannonball Path Links areas of Fitchburg and Arbor Hills neighborhood with downtown Madison. Links Wingra Creek with Capital City trails with new bridge over the Beltline. Woohoo!

Capital City, Madison/Fitchburg dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/capcity

From the start of the Military Ridge Trail in Verona, east through Fitchburg to Nob Hill Road; then heads across Madison’s isthmus and through the near east side. Goal is to extend it to Cottage Grove. Scenery includes prairie, woodland and marshes.

Glacial Drumlin, Cottage Grove 920-648-8774; glacialdrumlin.com

52-mile state trail runs from Cottage Grove to Waukesha. Trailhead is across from the post office on Hwy. N, south of Hwy. BB.

Howard Temin Lakeshore Path From the Memorial Union to Picnic Point along Lake Mendota. Mostly wooded. Hey, watch out for that scull.

Lake Monona/Monona Scenic Bike Route Around Lake Monona, more or less.

The spectacular scenery is along John Nolen Drive, but explore the ins and outs of Monona, too. On the east side the official route takes you far from the lake due to traffic concerns.

Military Ridge Trail, Verona 608-437-7393; dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/militaryridge

Original prairie remnants and the occasional sandhill crane line the 39.5-mile state trail from Verona to Dodgeville and into Governor Dodge State Park. Trailhead is located off Hwy. PB near 18/151.

Quarry Ridge Mountain Bike Trail 4740 Fitchrona Rd., Fitchburg

Part of the Quarry Ridge Recreational Area. Network of singletrack trails for beginner to expert riders; free.

Southwest, Madison

From Mills Street at Wingra Drive to OlinTurville Park. Connects Lake Wingra to Lake Monona.

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LAKEVIEW

PINNEY

733 N. High Point Rd. 608.824.1780

GOODMAN SOUTH 2222 S. Park St. 608.266.6395

2707 E. Washington Ave. 608.246.4548

2845 N. Sherman Ave. 608.246.4547

MEADOWRIDGE MEAD 5726 Raymond Rd. 608.288.6160

1705 Monroe St. 608.266.6390

204 Cottage Grove Rd. 608.224.7100

SEQUOYA SEQU

4340 Tokay Blvd. 608.266.6385

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PO Box 259206, 53725; 608-256-3636; camprandallrc.org

Men’s, women’s and juniors programs. Operates out of the Brittingham Boathouse, 601 North Shore Dr.

Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club 3788 Highridge Rd., 53718 ; Debbie Whitehorse: 608-221-1289; hotline: 608-204-9876; iceboat.org

Sponsors iceboat races from mid-December through April; meets alternate Wednesdays beginning in November.

Four Lakes Yacht Club 6312 Metropolitan Ln., Monona, 53713; 608-222-1401

Private boating club; sells gas to the public on the Yahara River.

Hoofer Youth Program Wisconsin Union, 800 Langdon St., 53706; 608-262-1630; hooferyouth.org

One- and two-week sessions teaching beginning sailing and windsurfing and kayaking/canoeing for boys and girls ages 10-18.

Lake Monona Sailing Club 608-222-0455; lakemononasailingclub.org

Sponsors races Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons from Memorial Day to Labor Day; maintains sailboat docks at Olin Park and Stonebridge Park, Monona.

Mad City Paddlers Jane Breun, membership director, 608-832-1583; madcitypaddlers.org

For all paddling enthusiasts; club trips for flatwater canoeing, sea kayaking and whitewater paddling in open and closed boats. Meets at 6:30 pm first Thursdays, Monona Community Center (off-season) or Lake Mendota County Park (summer).

Free shows most Sundays in summer, 5:30 pm, at Law Park.

From Waubesa Street, along the creek, over East Wash and Aberg and along Bridges Golf Course, the Madison College baseball diamond and the creek to Madison College-Truax campus.

Classes on bicycle riding, maintenance and repair, group rides.

HAWTHORNE

Camp Randall Rowing Club

Starkweather Creek, Madison

Yahara Parkway Path

201 W. Mifflin St. 608.266.6300

Rentals of canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, rowboats and stand-up paddle boards to use on Lake Monona and Monona Bay, 8:30 am-8 pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. Cafe on-site. Special events and programs every week including kids’ camps, SUP lessons, yoga, music fests and fishing competitions.

Mad-City Ski Team

Wingra Creek

CENTRAL

701 W. Brittingham Pl., 53715; 608-250-2555; brittinghamboats.com

From Brittingham Park through the near west side to the Allied Drive/Dunn’s Marsh area. Connects with Capital City trail.

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Brittingham Boats

Connects Lake Mendota to Williamson Street along the Yahara and lets bikers ride safely under the busy East Johnson and East Washington corridors.

6516 Monona Dr., #193, Monona, 53716 ; 608-663-8326; madcityskiteam.com

Madison Lakes Yacht Club PO Box 7032, 53707; mlyc.org

Promoting family-oriented recreation for boating families and individuals; promote safe and courteous boating.

Madison Youth Sailing Foundation 1321 Farwell Dr., 53704; Duncan Skinner, 608-335-7245; madisonyouthsailing.com

Nonprofit, two-week sailing sessions (16 class-hours) held mid-June through August on Lake Mendota, ages 7-17. All are welcome; boats provided. Windsurfing lessons too. At Maple Bluff Marina.

BOATING, PAD D LE SPORTS & SAILING

Mendota Rowing Club

Badger State Boating Society

Year-round rowing programs include high school competitive, adult recreational, adult competitive and handicapped. Learn-to-row classes every four weeks May-Aug.

bsbs.org

Recreational and educational organization for paddling enthusiasts; lessons, outings and social events for all skill levels, whitewater kayaking and canoeing, sea kayaking, and quietwater canoeing. Website includes stream conditions for state rivers. facebook.com/pages/Badger-StateBoating-Society

Bernard’s Boathouse, 622 E. Gorham St., 53701; 608-257-2739; mendotarowingclub.com

Mendota Yacht Club PO Box 2062, 53701; mendotayc.org

Encourages the sport of sailing. All are welcome. Sponsors multiple sailboat races weekly on Lake Mendota from mid-May to mid-October.

MSCR Pontoon Boat Rides

F IELD S & STAD IUM S

Tenney Park Boathouse, 1615 Sherman Ave., 53704; 608-204-4581; mscr.org

Breese Stevens Field

Rentals daily May 1-Sept. 30 for three-hour blocks of time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm (except Tuesday and Thursday evenings). Drop-In (first come, first served) May 1-Sept. 30, hours listed in the current program guide.

917 E. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-266-4726 (administration); 608-266-6517 (reservations)

Newly redone field; the soccer center of the city, one of the finest in the Midwest.

Rutabaga Outdoor Programs

1430 Monroe St., 53711; 608-263-6566 (administration); 608-263-6565 (information); wisc.edu/recsports

220 W. Broadway, Monona, 53716; 608-223-9300; rutabaga.com

Canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling programs and camps for youth, families, groups and adults.

UW Hoofer Sailing Club Wisconsin Union, 800 Langdon St., 53706; 608-262-1630; hoofersailing.org

Club membership open to all UW students, faculty and staff or Union members. Classes for windsurfers and sailboats; after certification can use boats on lake. Sponsors sailing competitions.

Wingra Boats

Camp Randall Memorial Sports Center

Also known as the Shell, this all-purpose UW facility provides indoor space for skating, jogging, weightlifting, track, basketball and volleyball.

Capitol Ice Arena 2615 Evergreen Rd., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-0202, general with access to event line

UW women’s hockey plays some games here.

Hartmeyer Ice Arena 1834 Commercial Ave., 53704; 608-442-0071; madisonicearena.com

824 Knickerbocker St., 53711; 608-233-5332; wingraboats.com

Classes and adult leagues.

Rentals of canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, rowboats and stand-up paddle boards to use on Lake Wingra, 8:30 am-8 pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. Special events and programs every week including kids’ camps, SUP lessons, yoga, music fests and fishing competitions.

601 W. Dayton St., 53715; 608-263-KOHL (5645); 608-262-1440 (tickets) or 800-462-2343; uwbadgers.com

BOW LING Madison Bowling Association 6213 Monona Dr., Monona, 53716; 608-221-0300; mba.bowlweb.com

USBC chapter.

Madison Women’s Bowling Association 6213 Monona Dr., Monona, 53716; 608-221-0300; mwba.bowlweb.com

Leagues formed at individual bowling centers.

Kohl Center

The home of UW men’s and women’s basketball and hockey; also concerts, shows and tournaments. 3550 Anderson St., 53704; 608-246-6093 (Truax); 608-258-2399 (downtown)

Downtown facilities include small gym, weight room with cardio equipment. Truax Facilities include pool, weight room, racquetball courts, gymnasium, softball fields and tennis courts. Basketball leagues and volleyball teams can reserve the gym for practice and competition. Both open to the public; annual or day passes.

Madison Ice Arena 725 Forward Dr., 53711; 608-246-4512 (information line)

Heist Ultimate

Opens in September. Accepts ice requests year-round. Adult leagues forming.

Competitive, Madison-based women’s club ultimate team mainly active in late summer/fall. They organize a second team, the Sting.

Madison Area Disc Club PO Box 8592, 53708; madcitydisc.org

Disc golf and other flying disc sports. Frisbee events, summer singles and doubles leagues, winter doubles league and annual MADC picnic. Three area courses: at Hiestand and Elver city parks and Token Creek County Park.

Madison Club Ultimate

McClain Athletic Facility 1440 Monroe St., 53711

A multipurpose UW facility housing indoor football, weight training, and soccer.

Natatorium/Unit II Gymnasium 2000 Observatory Dr., 53706; 608-262-3742; wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/recsports

Houses varsity pool, gymnasiums, racquetball courts, weight room and most of the UW physical education staff. For use by UW students and faculty and their spouses/domestic partners.

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Nielsen Tennis Stadium

Men’s team participating in USAU events and other high level competitions.

1000 Highland Ave., 53705; 608-262-0410

Madison Radicals radicalsultimate.com

Professional team, member of the American Ultimate Disc League, that plays its matches at Breese Stevens Field.

Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association (MUFA) mufa.org

Spring, summer, fall and winter leagues; co-ed with a 4/3 gender ratio and open to players of all ages.

UW-Madison Hodags Ultimate hodags.org

UW Club sport.

Wisconsin Disc Sports Association 1218 S. Thompson Dr., 53716; 608-222-0512; widiscsports.com

Works for improved courses and disc events.

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Grace and danger coexist at Cycropia Aerial Dance.

The UW’s indoor tennis facilities are among the finest in the Midwest; also six outdoor courts and squash.

South East Recreational Facility 715 W. Dayton St., 53715; 608-262-8244; 608-262-4756 (information line); wisc.edu/recsports/

The SERF houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, track, weight room, basketball and racquetball courts. For use by UW students and faculty and their spouses/domestic partners.

F OOTBALL & RUGBY Madison Minotaurs Rugby Club madisonminotaurs.com

A Division III rugby union football club. The Minotaurs, a predominantly gay rugby team, is Wisconsin’s first and only IGRAB club. Open to men of all sizes, races and experience.

Monona Warriors mononawarriors.com

Men’s semi-professional football team. Home field is Breese Stevens Field.

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Cy cropia is at the forefront of the circus arts m ov em ent After the Boys and Girls Club on Taft Street shuts down for the night, members of Cycropia Aerial Dance arrive, pulling down trapezes and silks rigged into the ceiling of the gym. Cast members line up to make their entrances, spraying rosin on their palms. They position slender mats beneath the silks. The mats don’t appear to offer much of a cushion if things go awry, and will be eliminated as the production approaches. Initially, the dancers take long gliding leaps, skimming the oor as they swing in large circles suspended on jewel-toned silks. They swiftly ascend to the top of the hanging fabric, using impressive upper body strength, before spinning down the length of the fabric in an improbably slinky and smooth spiral. This combination of grace and danger is what makes Cycropia’s work resonate with audiences. Its annual free show at the Orton ark Festival, where members swing from one of the park’s enormous oak trees, is enormously popular. The company is commemorating its 2 th anniversary this year. Its dancers come from a variety of backgrounds, including ballet, modern dance, diving, gymnastics, contact improv, yoga and martial arts. enneth Loud was an earthbound modern dancer who did lighting and sound work for Cycropia’s first performance in 8 . He couldn’t resist the allure and began taking trapeze classes and performing soon after. He says Cycropia was in the vanguard of aerial dance during those early years. ari Dickinson studied dance seriously in her youth. Five years ago, she stumbled upon Cycropia’s introductory low- ying trapeze class for adults. She initially thought of it as a new way to exercise and uickly found it addictive. The Madison area has a burgeoning circus arts scene. Classes, workshops and camps abound. In addition to Cycropia’s own offerings, Madison Circus Space and the Mazomanie Movement Arts Center home of Wild Rumpus Circus are drawing in students of all ages and skill levels. Some of the options beyond trapeze include specialties like lyra an aerial hoop , aerial silks and aerial pole. Dickinson says curious audience members should give aerial arts a try. And, she adds, there’s a reason people get hooked “There’s a real sense of freedom about it that sensation of ying. I used to love to swing as a kid, and it’s like that, a very liberating experience. Also there is the challenge of it. You get that sense of accomplishment, but there is always something new to learn.” — ATIE REISER ISTHMUS ANNUAL MANUAL 2015-2016 83

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608-514-5767; madisonskilaufers.org

Two teams plus an Old Boys team (35+). Helps coach UW men’s, women’s and high school teams. Newcomers welcome. Hosts late-summer tournament, Stuart Daily Memorial Tens Tournament.

Ski and activity club for adults (mostly single) including but not limited to the following: ski, bike, hike, canoe, kayak, camp, dance, golf, play cards, a Keen Cuisine outing to restaurants the third Wednesdays. Meetings second Tuesdays at the East Side Club, 7 pm, followed by dancing.

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Welcomes new players for competitive and social sports team. No experience needed. Team is associated with men’s rugby, college and high school women’s rugby teams.

OTHER ATHLETIC GROUPS Four Lakes Bocce Association Inc. PO Box 259 McFarland, 53558; fourlakesbocce.org

League play.

Four Lakes Scuba Club

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PO Box 6112, 53716; fourlakesscubaclub.org

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Recreational scuba diving. Speakers, summer diving, ice dive, newsletter, social events, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. Meets at 7:30 pm second Wednesdays at Babes American Grill, 5614 Schroeder Rd.

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Meets twice a week or more; see website for locations. Annual MadFest Juggling Festival in January.

Juggling, German wheel, stiltwalking, aerial arts, acrobatic yoga, and hoop dancing are just a few of the activities that take place in the space. Lessons and events.

Madison Curling Club 4802 Marsh Rd., McFarland, 53558; 608-838-5875; madisoncurlingclub.com

Recreational, instructional and competitive curling Oct.-April.

Madison Fencing Academy madisonfencing.com

Modern Olympic fencing with all three weapons, from recreational to competitive. All equipment provided to beginners. Practice Mondays and Thursdays 7:309:30 pm at Eagle School, 5454 Gunflint Trail.

Madison Gay Hockey Association madisongayhockey.org

Meets weekly October-February.

Madison Hurling Club

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2310 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1000, 53718; 608-222-1324; specialolympicswisconsin.org

Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for children and adults with cognitive disabilities.

UW Hoofers 800 Langdon St., 53706; 608-262-1630; hoofers.org

YMCA of Dane County

262-308-5782; madjugglers.com

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Improve balance and flexibility through slacklining. Learn to rig a slackline; lessons to all interested.

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608-698-0073; madcitypondhockey.com

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Outdoor rec activities — skiing, snowboarding, backpacking, climbing, mountaineering. windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, sailing and scuba. For UW students, staff and faculty and their spouses/domestic partners or Wisconsin Union members (membership open to public).

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Practices, intersquad matches and tournament play.

Madison Squash Association madisonsquash.org

A network of about 150 squash players who play socially and in organized competition. Sponsors squash league, squash ladder, tournaments and skills clinics.

Madison Squash Workshop 3118 Kingsley Way #3, 53713; 608-277-0655; squashworkshop.com

4 glass-back courts, changing rooms, towel service. Memberships, lessons.

MUSA Kickball League musasports.com/madison

East: 711 Cottage Grove Rd., 53716, 608-221-1571; West: 5515 Medical Cir., 53719, 608-276-6606; Sun Prairie: 1470 Don Simon Dr., 53590, 608-837-8221; ymcadanecounty.org

A variety of sports and activities including swimming, dance, yoga, weight training, Pilates, racquetball, golf, baseball, karate, gymnastics, basketball and bowling.

RID ING/ HORSES Blackhawk Pony Club blackhawk.ponyclub.org

Local club of the United States Pony Clubs, a nonprofit, national youth horsemanship organization; English-riding based. Educational and competitive activities from local to international levels. Horsemasters group for parents/adults.

Hoofer Riding Club 800 Langdon St., 53706 (Equestrian Center at 1008 Severson Rd., Belleville, 53508); 608-262-1630 (office); 608-265-4663 (hotline); hooferridingclub.org

Horseback riding lessons in hunt seat and dressage for both youths and adults. Open to UW Union members.

Madison Polo Club 3402 Sugar Maple Ln., Verona, 53593; 608-444-5979; madisonpolo.com

Polo practice held three times weekly at Hickory Knoll Farm, 5438 County Rd. M, Oregon, May 15-Oct. 1, weather permitting. Indoor winter polo at Dumesic Farms in Verona Nov.-April.

Oregon Horse Association 5676 Alpine Rd., Brooklyn, 53521; 608-455-1001;oregonhorseassociation.org

Family-oriented club that works with 4-H members and youth. Members also organize clinics and other educational events.

SK ATEBOARD ING Cross Plains Skate Park Baer Park, Military Road; 608-798-3241

Co-ed adult league. Fall season.

Skateboards and in-line skates are permitted.

Seven Hills Skydivers Club

Madison Skatepark

PO Box 8261, 53708; 608-244-5252; sevenhillsskydivers.org

Central Park, Madison, at E. Wilson and S. Ingersoll

Not-for-profit club based in Madison since 1962, offers professional first jump training, tandems; USPA member/instructors.

Oregon Skate Park

Open at last. Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St., Oregon, 53575

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Quarry Park Skate Park 7701 Terrace Ave., Middleton, 53562; 608-827-1044

A 10,000-sq. ft. skateboarding park, open 7 amdusk March 15-Dec. 15 (weather permitting). Restroom and drinking water on site; helmets recommended.

Sun Prairie Skate Park 600 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie, 53590; 608-837-3449; facebook.com/spskatepark

All-concrete facility in Sheehan Park. Raising funds for major addition.

SK ATING Capitol Ice Arena 2616 Pleasant View Rd., Middleton (off Hwy. 14), 53562; 608-821-1230; capitolicearena.com

Public skating and hockey and classes for all ages.

Eagles Nest Ice Arena 451 E Verona Ave., Verona, 53593; 608-845-7465; eaglesnestarena.com

Indoor ice arena offers figure skating and ice skating lessons, figure skating camps, public skating, hockey and hockey camps.

Fast Forward Skate Center 4649 Verona Rd., 53711; 608-271-6222; fastforwardskate.com

Individual skating and family nights. Roller hockey leagues for youth and adults.

Figure Skating Club of Madison Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Drive, 53711; fscmadison.org

Provides practice and professional coaching for youth and adult figure skaters.

Hartmeyer Ice Arena 1834 Commercial Ave., 53704; 608-442-0071; madisonicearena.com

Classes starting with the very young; adult leagues.

Madison Ice Arena 725 Forward Dr., 53711; 608-204-7606; madisonicearena.com

Opens in September. Accepts ice requests yearround. Adult leagues forming. Lessons starting with the very young.

Madison Parks Outdoor Ice Skating 608-266-4711; cityofmadison.com/parks/facilities/iceskating

Skate rentals available at Vilas, Tenney and Elver rinks; other rinks at Goodman, Olbrich, Warner and Westmorland parks and Odana golf course.

Madison Speed Skating Club madcityspeedskate.com

Competitive speed-skating club with indoor and outdoor skating Oct.-March. Competitions held in Wisconsin and surrounding states for divisions by age, 3 and over through adult. Open practices at Oregon Community Sports Arena

SK IING

SW IM M ING/ POOLS

Blackhawk Ski Club

Badger Aquatics Club

PO Box 628094, Middleton, 53562; 608-233-4661; blackhawkskiclub.org

PO Box 258137, 53725; 608-698-5995; badgeraquatics.com

Family-oriented ski club with ski jumps, downhill slopes, cross-country trails and three miles of mountain bike trails. Membership required.

Competitive program for swimmers ages 6 and older; club swims out of high schools: Madison, Middleton-Cross Plains, Edgewood and Monona Grove.

Cross Country Skiing, Madison City Parks 608-266-4711; cityofmadison.com/parks

Ski rentals available at Odana Hills Golf Course (weekends only) and Elver Park (limited use of rental skis on Elver Trails). Other parks including Olin-Turville are groomed when possible.

Madison Ski Club 608-271-2378; madisonskiclub.com

Welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities; varied membership of singles, couples, and families. Extended ski trips to western destinations and local weekend trips. Social events include a summer picnic, bike ride in October, and fall Lift-Off party.

MadNorSki, Madison Nordic Ski Club

Madison Parks Tennis Courts 608-266-4711; cityofmadison.com/parks/tennis

Goodman Jewish Community Campus Aquatic Center

Wisconsin Tennis Association wisconsin.usta.com

7762 Hwy. PD, Verona, 53593; 608-278-1808; jewishmadison.org

League play.

Open to the public for instruction and recreation from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

VOLLEYBALL

Goodman Pool

Madison Parks Volleyball Courts 608-266-4711; cityofmadison.com/parks/volleyball

325 Olin Ave., 53713; 608-264-9292; cityofmadison.com/parks/pool/index.cfm

1,000-person capacity, two waterslides, eight lanes, 25-meter lap area with diving boards, shallow water play features, sand play area, concessions, changing rooms, deck chairs, umbrella tables and shade structures.

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Madison College Fitness Center

Cross-country ski club for beginners and experts of any age. Organizes winter monthly meetings, day and weekend tours, an evening race series, a major 20-kilometer race, social events and special activities for kids.

3550 Anderson St., 53704; 608-245-2115; madisoncollege.edu/pool

Swim lesson options for ages 18 months to adult, adult lap swim, water fitness and masters swim program.

SOCCER

2400 Parklawn Pl., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-3450; middletonrec.org

Break Away Sports Center 5964 Executive Dr., 53719; 608-288-9600; breakawaysports.com

Two indoor soccer fields and inline hockey. Classes for youth and women; youth and adult leagues.

Keva Sports Center 8312 Forsythia Dr., Middleton, 53562; 608-662-7529; kevasports.com

Provides youth and adult leagues, classes, camps for all skill levels year round as well as corporate events, birthdays, etc.

Madison 56ers Soccer Club 437 S. Yellowstone Dr., Ste. 109, 53719; 608-273-1956

Competitive men’s, women’s and youth teams; focus on developing players to the best of their abilities using modern training methodologies.

Madison Parks Soccer Fields 608-266-4711; cityofmadison.com/parks/soccer

Breese Stevens stadium is considered one of the region’s finest facilities. Fields at Elver, Olbrich, Reindahl, Sycamore and Warner available for reservation; many others first come, first served.

Madison United Soccer Club 608-698-9927; madisonunitedsoccer.org

Adult programs for men and women, eight teams, all age groups; indoor and outdoor.

Parks Department has 92 tennis courts at 28 locations. The largest, with 12 courts, is the Quann Park complex at 202 Bram St. Other popular sites are Tenney and Vilas parks and East and West high schools. Madison College has 10 courts at the Truax location. Lighted courts at Tenney Park and Rennebohm (by Hill Farms).

Middleton Aquatic Center Outdoor pool and water slides.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area Indoor Pool 2100 Bristol St., Middleton, 53562; 608-829-9863; mcpasd.k12.wi.us/community-resources/middletonarea-indoor-pool

Public pool. Swim lessons offered for infants to adults; also lap swim.

Monona Pool

25 unlighted courts (sand and turf) at 19 locations, led by four courts near the beach at Olbrich Park. First come, first serve unless reserved for league play.

Madison Turners Inc. 3001 S. Stoughton Rd., 53716; 608-221-1956; madisonturners.com

Weekly open pickup games for adults; call before first visit.

W ALK ING/ RUNNING Girls on the Run 901 Deming Way, Ste. 102, 53711; 608-831-4687; girlsontherundaneco.org

After-school recreation program for girls in grades 3-5 that teaches self-esteem through training for a 5K run.

Madison Area Volkssport Association (Dairyland Walkers) 5824 Lochinvars Trail, Marshall, 53559; 608-655-3141dairylandwalkers.com

Based in Madison, holds noncompetitive walking events for the whole family throughout Wisconsin.

1011 Nichols Rd., 53716; 608-222-3098; mymonona.com/299/Community-Pool

Madison Hash House Harriers

Public pool. Swim lessons for tot-level 5; swim and dive teams for all ages.

Four-mile easy run Saturday afternoons, followed by fun, food and beverages.

Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center

Movin’ Shoes Running Club

Mark Saunders, 608-577-1348; madisonh3.com

920 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie, 53590; 608-837-7433; cityofsunprairie.com/recreation-aquatics

Outdoor pool and waterslides; kids’ sand area.

528 S. Park St., 53715; 608-251-0125 or 608-310-9401 (Tom Kaufman); movinshoesmadison.com

Informal running groups meeting weeknights for average or better runners.

Wisconsin Masters Swim Team 11917 W. Rainbow Ave., West Allis, 53214; swim-wimasters.org

November Project

Coached swimming workouts for adults 19 and over to maintain and improve physical fitness.

TENNIS Greater Madison Tennis Association

november-project.com/madison

Informal group meets Wednesdays on Bascom Hill by Abraham Lincoln statue at 6:30 am and Fridays at the State Street/State Capitol Steps at 6:30 am. Hill sprints, core exercises, more.

PO Box 1215, 53701; gmtatennis.org

Wisconsin Track Club

A network of about 350 tennis players who play socially and hold tournaments for all levels. Junior program (ages 9-17) includes team play year-round and instruction during the winter.

Year-round adult programs open to all abilities. Summer youth camp.

333 E. Campus Mall, Rm. 3207, 53715; witrackclub.org

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Quietly Serving Middleton’s Best Burgers for almost 40 Years Fast & Friendly Service Fridays: Traditional Wisconsin Fish Fry 7508 Hubbard Avenue • (608) 831-9962

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Food Enterprise and Economic Development (FEED) Kitchens

Madison Area Sewing Guild

1219 N. Sherman Ave., 53704; 608-204-7015; feedkitchens.org

Meets second Tuesdays or Wednesdays; guest speakers; monthly newsletter.

Shared-use food processing kitchen and food business incubator. Five commercial kitchens, with specialized equipment for baking, produce preparation and processing, and deli prep and meat processing.

Madison Craft Beer Week madbeerweek.com

A 10-day celebration of craft brewing that takes place annually in spring. Special brews, dinners, tap takeovers and more.

Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild PO Box 1365, Madison 53701; mhtg.org

Homebrewing and beer appreciation group, sponsors Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival every August, Badger Brew-Off and more. Meets at 8:30 pm first Wednesdays monthly at the Wil-Mar Center.

Madison Vegetarian Meetup Group meetup.com/VegMadison

Vegetarians of all ages meet and socialize. Activities every other week.

GETTING INVOLVED

Partner Shares Program

COM M UNITY GARD ENS & CSA GROUPS

FairShare CSA Coalition cost-sharing program to link low-income and special-needs households with fresh, organic produce through local community supported agriculture farms; applications preferred by mid-April yearly.

The Gardens Network 608-224-3721; danecountycommunitygardens.org

Formerly Community Action Coalition’s community gardens program; now a partnership of Community GroundWorks, Dane County UW Extension and the city of Madison. Develops and maintains sustainable, self-managed mixedincome gardens. Connects the prospective gardener with an appropriate community garden plot and provides technical assistance.

Community GroundWorks 3601 Memorial Drive, Ste. 4, 53704; 608-240-0409; communitygroundworks.org

Nonprofit connecting people to nature and local food with all-ages education programs. Maintains Troy Gardens’ community gardens, organic farm, and restored prairie and woodlands.

FairShare CSA Coalition 303 S. Paterson St. Ste. 1B, 53703; 608-226-0300; csacoalition.org

Formerly MACSAC. Promotes community supported agriculture farms (CSAs); a healthy, local food supply; and connects CSA farmers and eaters. Publishes a CSA directory.

Fitchburg Fields PO Box 259876, 53725; 608-535-2584; fitchburgfields.org

Garden providing produce for local food pantries; classes in food preservation.

Growing Power Madison c/o Resilience Research Center, 501 E. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-358-5834; growingpowermadison.org

Local project office of the Milwaukee-based sustainable agriculture organization based at the Resilience Research Center. Hosts free community dinners on the last Thursdays and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Also provides low-cost, fresh-food market baskets each week.

Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens c/o Emmett Schulte, 518 S Owen Dr., 53711; 608-228-4736; foodpantrygardens.org

Provides fresh vegetables for 47 Dane County food pantries.

PO Box 7814, 53714; 608-226-0300; csacoalition.org

CONTINUING ED UCATION Madison Area Literacy Council 1118 S. Park St., 53715; 608-244-3911; litnetwork.org

One-on-one tutoring, family literacy and workplace literacy services to low-literacy adults and families throughout Dane County.

Omega School 833 W. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-256-4650; omegaschool.org

Adult basic skills preparation for general equivalency diploma (GED) or high school equivalent diploma (HSED).

MSCR (Madison School & Community Recreation) 3802 Regent St., 53705; 608-204-3000; mscr.org

Year-round life-long-learning courses in many interest areas.

University of Wisconsin-Extension 1 Fen Oak Ct., Rm. 138, 53718; 608-224-3700; dane.uwex.edu

Horticulture, natural resources, family living, Dane County Master Gardeners, nutrition education, 4-H youth development programs and more.

2331 Apache Dr., 53711; madisonasg.com

Madison Bead Society madisonbeadsociety.org

The art and craft of beadwork and bead collecting. Meets fourth Mondays (no meetings January, December).

Madison Coin Club PO Box 620421, Middleton, 53562; Tom Galway, 608-238-1722

For coin collectors of all levels. Meets first or second Mondays at 7 pm at Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N. High Point Rd.

Madison Gem and Mineral Club PO Box 8882, 53708; Rick Zwiefel, 608-206-4981; madisonrockclub.org

Encourages the study and appreciation of mineralogy, lapidary arts, gemology, paleontology, and other allied sciences. Meets 7 pm fourth Tuesdays, UW Weeks Hall, Room AB20.

Madison Knitters’ Guild PO Box 14443, 53708; madisonknittersguild.org

608-616-0736; slowfoodmadison.org

Education and community involvement for all skill levels. Meets 5 pm second Mondays, Sept.-May at BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute, Fitchburg.

Madison chapter holds classes and events centered around good, clean and fair food and beverages, including Urban Market Forage field trips, tastings, film screenings and dinners.

1000 Friends of Wisconsin

Slow Food Madison

Slow Food UW slowfooduw.org

Connecting people interested in experiencing and preserving food traditions. Programs include a campus cafe, Family Dinner nights, Celebrate South Madison and Market Baskets.

Sunshine Supper Office: c/o Sunshine Place, 18 Rickel Rd., Sun Prairie, 53590; sunshinesupper.org

Free community meal prepared by a community of school, church, civic, and professional volunteers. 5:30 pm Mondays, 1632 W. Main St., Ste. 200, Sun Prairie.

CRAF TS & COLLECTING Badger Stamp Club 209 Shiloh Dr., 53705; 608-827-6048; wfscstamps.org/Clubs/Badger.shtml

ENVIRONM ENTAL GROUPS 16 N. Carroll St., Ste. 810, 53703; 608-259-1000; 1kfriends.org

Promotes sustainable community development through a number of initiatives including EcoMunicipalities, Smart Growth, Great Neighborhoods and Multi-modal Transportation.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center 300 Femrite Dr., Monona, 53716; 608-221-0404; naturenet.com/alnc

Offers interactive nature programs for families and children, including school, family and scout programs, summer camps, and special events. Trails are open dawn to dusk; center hours are 9 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri.; Family Trailside Backpack program and volunteer opportunities available.

Capitol Water Trails 3806 Atwood Ave., 53714; 608-223-0995; capitolwatertrails.org

Meets first and third Saturdays at Oakwood Village-University Woods, Heritage Oaks Building’s Westmorland Room. Trading, buying and selling begins at 1 pm, general meeting at 1:45 pm.

Trains volunteers and educates citizens in water stewardship, clears waterways for recreational navigation and drainage, improves waterways for fisheries and native habitat. Adopt-a-watertrail program

Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin

Center for Resilient Cities

N4944 US Hwy 51, Poynette 53955; 608-219-2275; capitalareacarversofwisconsin.org

200 N. Blount St., 53703 (business office); 608-255-9877; resilientcities.org

Sponsors a variety of activities including monthly meetings with guest speakers and annual show/sale, plus a monthly newsletter and an extensive club library of books, videotapes and study casts.

Practices sustainable community development, works to make greener, more resilient cities. Volunteer opportunities at our Resilience Research Center, 501 E. Badger Rd.

Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)

Four Lakes Postcard Club

150 E. Gilman St., Ste. 2600, 53703; 608-255-1000; cleanlakesalliance.com

608-233-5488; chewwisconsin.com

Meets last Tuesdays at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight St., for discussion on postcard collecting topics. Sponsors postcard shows.

Devoted to improving the water quality of the lakes, streams, and wetlands of the Yahara River watershed.

Mad City Quilters

Clean Wisconsin

COOK ING, EATING & D RINK ING

Studies foods, cuisine and culinary customs, both historical and contemporary, from all parts of the world. Meetings and membership is open to anyone interested in learning about food. Meets first Wednesdays, 7:15 pm, usually at Goodman Community Center.

Eat for Equity-Madison facebook.com/eatforequitymadison

Feasts for a cause. From-scratch meals from local and organic ingredients to benefit such groups as Domestic Abuse Intervention Services and Centro Hispano.

PO Box 259085, 53725; 608-249-7920

Dee Van Driel, 608-467-6496; madcityquilters.org

For anyone interested in quilts and quilting; meets first Tuesdays, 1 pm, and fourth Mondays, 7 pm, at Attic Angel Place, 8301 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton (no meetings June, July and December).

Madison Area Embroiderers’ Guild

Clean Lakes Alliance

634 W. Main St. #300, 53703; 608-251-7020; cleanwisconsin.org

Advocates for clean air, clean water and healthy communities state-wide; monitors legislature and state agencies in protecting the land, providing consumers with safe and affordable energy, and preventing pollution of air and water.

608-831-2754; madisonareaega.org

Focuses on the study and preservation of the art of embroidery. Open to all. Meets second Fridays, 9 am, and third Thursdays, 7 pm (except in July and December), Bethany United Methodist Church, 3910 Mineral Point Rd.

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Community GroundWorks 3601 Memorial Dr., Ste. 4, 53704; 608-240-0409; communitygroundworks.org

Nonprofit centered on nature and local food. Develops, manages and stewards Troy Gardens, 26 acres of community gardens, a communitysupported farm, youth gardens, handicapped accessible gardens, woodland and prairie restoration, nature trails and edible landscaping. Also sponsors the Capitol veggie garden.

Dane County Conservation League PO Box 44039, 53744; dccl.org

Protects fish and wildlife and their natural habitats; pheasants and quail raised for later release in the wild. Meets to discuss farm and conservation issues the fourth Tuesdays at 7 pm at the VFW Hall, 133 E. Lakeside St.

Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability 2299 Spring Rose Rd., Verona, 53593; 608-845-8724; farleycenter.org

Madison Area Master Gardeners Association PO Box 259318, 53725; 608-224-3721; mamgawi.org

Promotes responsible gardening through education, volunteer service and fellowship. Separate from, but works together with, the Dane County UW-Extension staff.

Madison Area Master Gardeners, Dane County Extension Office 1 Fen Oak Ct., 53718; Ann Munson, 608-224-3721; dane.uwex.edu/horticulture/master-gardener

Specialized horticultural program to become Master Gardener. Classroom training offered in exchange for volunteer service.

Madison Audubon Society

Wisconsin Environmental Initiative

Odyssey Con (OddCon)

16 N Carroll St., Ste. 840, 53703; 608-280-0360; weigogreener.org

PO Box 7114, 53707; 608-772-4455; odysseycon.org

Promotes responsible business practices, sound environmental polices, green building, and water stewardship. environmental policy, green building, agriculture and land use. Programs include Green Built Home, Travel Green Wisconsin, Main Street Green and Clean Clear Waters.

General-interest science-fiction convention with a strong gaming component, held every April.

Wisconsin Wetlands Association

Literary and educational society; sponsors WisCon and several book-discussion groups, holds social gatherings, and supports other SF-related activities.

214 N. Hamilton St., Ste. 201, 53703; 608-250-9971; wisconsinwetlands.org

Educational and advocacy organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and promoting wetlands and associated ecosystems.

Family Farm Defenders 1019 Williamson St., #B, 53703; 608-260-0900; familyfarmdefenders.org

MPowering Madison

HISTORIC PRESERVATION Dane County Historical Society

c/o Lacinda Athen, 4909 Sherwood Rd., 53711; 608-274-7870; 4lakes.org

Campaign to reduce citywide emissions of carbon dioxide; works with businesses and families.

Environmental education, activism and conservation; outdoor and social outings; legislative work related to environmental issues; and various volunteer opportunities.

The Natural Step-Monona

Just Dining

Works to protect, preserve and restore the beauty, value and health of Cherokee Marsh and the upper Yahara River watershed. Guided tours, field work, and other activities.

Friends of Lake Wingra c/o Edgewood College, 1000 Edgewood College Dr., 53711; 608-663-2838; lakewingra.org

Promotes a healthy Lake Wingra. Events include pontoon boat tours, vegetation restoration, cleanup.

Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy PO Box 628242, Middleton, 53562; pheasantbranch.org

Work parties, restoration, birdwatching, hikes.

Friends of Starkweather Creek PO Box 8442, 53708; starkweatherfriends.org

Works for a healthy urban stream and to benefit the community through stewardship, education and advocacy. Volunteers welcome for projects including invasives removal, field guide and monitoring.

Friends of the UW-Madison Arboretum 1207 Seminole Hwy., 53711; 608-263-7760; arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/friends

Provides financial and volunteer support to the UW-Madison Arboretum. Lectures, tours, plant sale featuring Wisconsin native plants.

Gathering Waters Conservancy

207 W. Dean Ave., Monona; 608-663-2459; tnsmonona.org

Fosters the creation of a more sustainable community and world through effective education, community action, and collaboration. Green Tuesdays and Thursdays events, study groups, public forums, community-wide projects and more.

Nature Conservancy Wisconsin Chapter 633 W. Main St., 53703; 608-251-8140; nature.org/wisconsin

Funds, protects and maintains the Earth’s rare species and natural communities by preserving the land. Most nature reserves are open to the public for passive recreation. Field trips and other events; see calendar on website.

The Prairie Enthusiasts 608-239-4699; theprairieenthusiasts.org

Volunteers protecting and restoring prairies and oak savannas in the upper Midwest. Local chapter restoring more than 1,000 acres at 39 sites. Field trips April-Sept. on a range of topics: grassland birds, butterflies, prairie restoration. Free and open to the public; see website for calendar.

Recycling Away From Home 4lakes.org/recycling-away-from-home

Organizes volunteers to manage recycling efforts at local festivals and other events; works with vendors toward the goal of composting and zero waste. Joint project of the Sierra Club, Marquette Neighborhood Association, Wil-Mar Center and other community groups and activists.

River Alliance of Wisconsin 306 E. Wilson St., Ste. 2W, 53703; 608-257-2424; wisconsinrivers.org

211 S. Paterson St., Ste. 270, 53703; 608-251-9131; gatheringwaters.org

Helps protect and restore Wisconsin’s rivers. Advocacy and field trips.

Protects Wisconsin’s land and water resources by strengthening the state land trust movement as a service center providing training, technical assistance and continuing education. Field trips, too; check website for schedule.

Sustain Dane

Ice Age Trail Alliance 2110 Main St., Cross Plains, 53528; 800-227-0046; iceagetrail.org

Volunteer- and member-based nonprofit whose mission is to create, support and protect the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a thousand-mile footpath tracing Ice Age formations across Wisconsin.

PO Box 1624, 53701; wiscon.info

Preserves and protects wildlife and habitat. Monthly meetings, newsletter, field trips, Madison Audubon Art Fair. c/o Sustain Dane, 211 S. Paterson St., Ste. 200, 53703; 608-819-0689;

PO Box 3390, 53704; 608-215-0426; cherokeemarsh.org

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Four Lakes Sierra Club

Friends of Cherokee Marsh

PO Box 1624, 53701; 608-828-9958; sf3.org

1400 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 170, 53703; 608-255-2473; madisonaudubon.org

Supports sustainable agriculture, farm worker rights, animal welfare, consumer safety, fair trade, global justice, food sovereignty, reclaiming our local foodshed and restoring dignity to family farming.

Farm incubator garden plots, green cemetery.

Society for the Furtherance and Study of Fantasy and Science Fiction (SF3)

131 W. Wilson St., Ste. 502, 53703; 608-819-0689; sustaindane.org

608-255-0376; wrcmadison.org/WP/just-dining

A guide to restaurant employment standards in downtown Madison for those interested in service conditions at the places where they dine, or those looking for work. Available for download in English and Spanish.

Feminist-oriented science-fiction convention, held every Memorial Day weekend in downtown Madison.

Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd., 53711; 608-224-3605; danecountyhistory.org

Promotes awareness of county heritage.

East Side History Club c/o GCC, 149 Waubesa St., 53704; 608-249-7920; eastsidehistory.wordpress.com

Meets third Saturdays Sept.-Nov. and Feb.-April, 1-3 pm, Goodman Community Center, to reminisce about the east side of Madison.

Friends of Historic Third Lake Ridge

REAP Food Group

807 Jenifer St., 53703; 608-286-1844; thirdlakeridge.org

306 E. Wilson St. Ste. 2E, 53703; 608-310-7836; reapfoodgroup.org

Dedicated to preserving the Willy Street area.

Building a food system in southern Wisconsin that that supports small family farms and locally owned businesses, promotes sustainable agriculture practices, and provides access to fresh, healthy food for the entire community. Programs include Buy Fresh Buy Local, Farm to School, publishing the Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas, and annual local food events.

GAM ES & GAM ING Geek.Kon

Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society PO Box 6704, Monona, 53716; Gloria Simley, 608-222-3859; bloominggrovehistory.org

Dedicated to preserving the history of the township of Blooming Grove, Monona and the east side of Madison. Tours of the Victorian Dean House, 4718 Monona Dr., second Sundays, 2-4 pm April-Oct., plus Dec. Monona History Club meets at Monona Public Library, second Sundays, 2-4 pm, Nov. and Feb.

PO Box 5191, 53705; geekkon.net

Historic Madison Inc.

General-interest convention emphasizing gaming, anime, science fiction, costuming and “all things geek.” Held in August at Marriott-West, Middleton.

PO Box 2721, 53701; Mark Gajewski, 608-233-9394; historicmadison.org

Madison Backgammon Club 608-354-7573; madisonbg.com

Meets at 6:30 pm Tuesdays, Radisson Hotel, 6617 Odana Rd.

Madison Bridge Club 2818 Todd Dr.; 608-442-0644; madisonbridgeclub.org

Games every day of the week for all skill levels.

Madison Pinball madisonpinball.com

Saving classic pinball machines; monthly competitions second Wednesdays 6:30 pm at Pooley’s, 5441 High Crossing Blvd. Annual competition in Sept.

Supports Madison-area historical research through journal, newsletter, oral history program, walking tours and special events.

Madison Trust for Historic Preservation PO Box 296, 53701; 608-441-8864; madisonpreservation.org

Dedicated to preserving and celebrating greater Madison’s architectural heritage through advocacy, education, walking tours and annual awards.

Middleton Area Historical Society 7410 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-7614; middletonhistory.org

Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State St., 53706; 608-264-6400; wisconsinhistory.org

Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation

Nonprofit sustainability resource helping individuals make changes at work, school, and in their neighborhoods. Programs include annual Badger Bioneers conference, MPower Champions, and smART (sustainability + madison art).

Madison Scrabble Club

UW-Madison Arboretum

Madison Wordplayers

1207 Seminole Hwy., 53711; 608-263-7888; arboretum.wisc.edu

Dave Friedman, 608-301-5602; fun2play.com/wordplayers

4-H in Dane County

Featuring the restored prairies, forests and wetlands of pre-settlement Wisconsin. Its 1,260 acres also houses flowering trees, shrubs and a world-famous lilac collection. Open daily 7 am10 pm; free. Visitor Center open 9:30 am-4 pm weekdays and 12:30-4 pm weekends.

Social group that plays Taboo, Scrabble, and other word games. All ages and skill levels. Meets first Mondays, 7-9 pm, at Panera BreadUniversity Ave. (second Mondays if a holiday).

Provides educational hands-on experiences for grades K-13. Adult volunteers welcome.

Richard, 608-233-2617; Barbara, 608-233-7410; madisonscrabble.com

Meets Wednesdays at 6 pm. All ages and levels of play welcome.

PO Box 5219, 53546; 414-944-9000; wipreservation.org

Supports statewide initiatives that promote and encourage all aspects of historic preservation.

K ID S CLASSES & GROUPS 1 Fen Oak Ct., Rm. 138, 53718; 608-224-3711; uwex.edu/CES/cty/dane/4h/index.html

Big Brothers/Sisters of Dane County 2059 Atwood Ave., 53704; 608-661-5437; bbbsmadison.org

Children ages 6 to 14 of single parents are matched with adult friends under professional supervision.

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Boy Scouts of America, Glacier’s Edge Council 5846 Manufacturers Dr., 53704; 608-273-1005; glaciersedge.org

Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools 122 E. Olin Ave, Ste. 290, 53713; 608-661-4141; gsafewi.org

Boys and Girls Club of Dane County

Works to improve the Madison area K-12 school system through advocacy, education, outreach, and leadership development to assure that each child in every school community learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Allied Family Center: 4619 Jenewein Rd., 53711; Offices: 2001 Taft St., 53713; 608-257-2606; bgcdc.org

New Harvest Foundation PO Box 1786, 53701; 608-256-4204; newharvestfoundation.org

Services to residents of Madison’s south side include youth development, summer camp, facility use.

Raises and distributes funds to benefit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender causes in Dane County. Grants awarded to tax-exempt agencies.

Dane County Humane Society

OPEN Madison

Educational programs for boys first grade to 18 years old, including Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Explorers and Venture Crews (open to both boys and girls ages 14-21).

5132 Voges Rd., 53718; 608-838-0413; giveshelter.org

DCHS offers various humane education programs including winter, spring and summer day camps, birthday parties, scout badges, a monthly preschool program and shelter tours. Tours of Dane County Humane Society are appropriate for all ages. A donation is requested based on the size of group and length of tour.

Dream Bikes 4245 W. Beltline Hwy., 53711; 608-467-6315; dream-bikes.org

Ages 14-18 learn skills related to bicycle repair, as well as computer systems, customer service and sales.

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland 2710 Ski Ln., 53713; 800-236-2710; 608-276-8500; gsbadgerland.org

Girls K-12 all welcome. Girls gain courage, confidence and character, and discover fun, friendship and power of girls together.

Head Start, Dane County Parent Council 2096 Red Arrow Trail, 53711; 608-275-6740; dcpcinc.org

Provides child care programs for low-income families and children. Referrals to other child care programs.

MSCR (Madison School & Community Recreation) 3802 Regent St., 53705; 608-204-3000; mscr.org

Youth-specific courses in many interest areas.

UW-Madison, Precollege Programs Office

PO Box 1646, 53701; 608-561-3849; openmadison.org

Group for the LGBTQ professional community. Professional development, education, public service and social networking opportunities.

OutReach LGBT Community Center 600 Williamson St., Ste. P-1, 53703; 608-255-8582; lgbtoutreach.org

Madison’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community center. Information and referral (including open and affirming churches), peer counseling, lending library, meeting space, social and support groups, a cybercenter and speakers bureau. Home to Madison Area Transgender Association. Organizes annual Pride parade.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

A ll h a n d s o n t h e d o g ! P e t s o n C a ll lo a n s a c c e s s t o f u r r y f r ie n d s .

4221 Venetian Ln., 53718; 608-848-2333 (24-hour info/message line); pflag-madison.org

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Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. Meets 2 pm third Sundays, Sept.-May, at Friends Meeting House.

Teens Like Us 2720 Rimrock Rd., 53704; 608-245-2550 ext. 1311; youthsos.org

Support group for gay teens, run by Briarpatch.

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716 Langdon St. (red gym), Rm. 338, 53706; 608-262-3410; education.wisc.edu/pre-college

African Association of Madison Inc.

Coordinates over 90 noncredit youth programs for K-12 students year-round.

African immigrants, students, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and others interested in Africa; promotes African culture and values; sponsors AfricaFest each summer.

Wheels for Winners 229 S. Fair Oaks Ave., 53704; 608-249-2418; wheelsforwinners.org

Fixes used bikes and gives them to kids who earn them through community service.

YMCA of Dane County 711 Cottage Grove Rd., 53716 (east); 5515 Medical Cir., 53719 (west); 1470 Don Simon Dr., 53590 (Sun Prairie); East: 608-221-1571; West: 608-276-6606; Sun Prairie: 608-837-8221; ymcadanecounty.org

PO Box 1016, 53701; 608-258-0261; africanassociationofmadison.org

Celtic Cultural Center PO Box 260037, 53726-0037; 608-221-3389; celticmadison.org

Promotes the cultures of the six Celtic nations; sponsored events and language classes.

Centro Hispano 810 W. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-255-3018; micentro.org

Arts and sports as well as teen, family, father/ daughter programs and other family resources.

Educational assistance, employment, information and referral for housing and health, translation, advocacy, AIDS education, and other programs to raise awareness of Hispanic issues.

LGBTQ

Italian Workmen’s Club

Dairyland Cowgirls and Cowboys dcandc.org

Country dance group for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and friends. Dances every Monday and most third Saturdays, Five Nightclub.

Fair Wisconsin 203 S. Paterson St., Ste. 200, 53703; 608-441-0143; fairwisconsin.com

Statewide civil rights organization for LGBT people and their families. Merged with Equality Wisconsin in 2013.

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914 Regent St., 53715; 608-258-1880; iwcmadison.com

Social group promoting Italian heritage. Meets third Tuesdays at 7 pm. Sponsors Festa Italia every summer.

P ets on Call is a volunteer organization that brings dogs and cats to the stressed and petless S tudents stream into S teenbock L ibrary at the U W - Madison during midterm exams w eek , but they aren’t here to cram for tests. They plop down on the oor and begin pe ng, stroking and rubbing tummies. N ot each other’s tummies, but the ones bel onging to members of D ogs on Cal l , a pet therapy organization. “ I hav e been l ook ing forw ard to this for a w eek , ” says L indsey B l iefernicht, w ho this earl y ev ening is strok ing T iberius, a 1 08 - pound great P yrenees. “This reminds me of being at home with my golden Lab. It is so comforting.” A l l around the room, dogs are spreading the l ov e. S tudents, many of whom arrive looking stressed and preoccupied, are melting into li le love puddl es, suddenl y smil ing and rel axed. Dogs on Call has been visiting Steenbock at midterms every semester for three years. They also drop in at other campus locations. For today’s visit, a therapy cat j oins the six therapy dogs at S teenbock . T he cat, a seal point S iamese named O l iv er, greets students in a separate space. R esearch show s that interaction with pets decreases the level of cortisol — a stress hormone — in peopl e and increases endorphins, k now n as the happiness hormone. niversities all around the country have taken note of these findings and many are w el coming dog v isits. Dogs on Call is an all-volunteer organization, and its visits are free. The dogs and their humans hav e a busy schedul e of v isits to school s, l ibraries, hospice facilities, nursing homes and hospitals. About half of the 20 members of Dogs on Call are active in this therapy work, while the rest participate less fre uently. The organization also offers a variety of therapy dog training cl asses to pets and their ow ners. L iz Morrison, w ho v isited the students at S teenbock w ith her E ngl ish bulldog Charlo e, says it’s always gratifying to see how people unwind when there’s a dog to pet. “ I remember one ev ening w hen w e w ent to one of the dorms. O ne girl came in l ook ing v ery upset and stressed out to the max, ” Morrison says. “ O ne of our dogs, a beagle named Bu ons, has a way of zoning in on someone who needs her, and Bu ons immediately went to this girl and sat down beside her. The girl started pe ng Bu ons, and then she started to smile. “ I t’s w onderful to w atch peopl e forget their troubl es and j ust enj oy being w ith a dog for a few minutes, ” Morrison expl ains. “ I t’s w hy w e do this w ork .” — MARY ELLEN BELL ISTHMUS ANNUAL MANUAL 2015-2016 91

Madison Jewish Community Council

Polish Heritage Club of Madison

NAACP-Madison

Angel’s Wish Inc.

6434 Enterprise Ln., 53719; 608-278-1808; jewishmadison.org

PO Box 45438, 53744; 608-831-8827; phcwi-madison.org

3 S. Pinckney St., 53703; 608-256-1942; naacpmadison.com

161 Horizon Dr., #106, Verona, 53593; 608-848-4174; angelswish.org

Community relations, preschool, education, outreach and events. Monitors and responds to anti-Semitism, hate and bigotry. Operates recreational facility in Verona, Irwin and Robert Goodman Jewish Community Campus.

Promotes Polish culture by sponsoring spring festival, annual picnic, November bazaar, December Wigilia, scholarship, book club, concerts, lectures, newsletter, and other special events.

Addressing racial disparities, civil rights.

Madison Metropolitan Chapter of The Links Inc.

Sons of Norway-Idun Lodge 74

Addressing racial disparities.

Facilitates pet adoptions of homeless animals and provides resources to pet owners including microchipping and cat nail trim clinics, behavioral products, workshops. Pet adoptions Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm, at their center; see schedule online for satellite events.

2262 Winnebago St., 53704; 608-249-6329; sonsofnorwaymadison.com

Veterans for Peace, Clarence Kailin Chapter #25

PO Box 7353, 53707; madisonlinks.wordpress.com

African American service organization. Sponsors community recognition luncheon with proceeds benefiting African American Student Recognition Program. Other programs include eighth grade girls’ conference; healthy lifestyles workshops.

MQI Vietnam PO Box 1461, 53701; 608-244-9505; mqivietnam.org

Builds bridges between Vietnam and the U.S. through micro-loans, home building, school funding, well building and the My Lai Peace Park. Project of the Madison Quakers.

Outside the Bean PO Box 1565, 53701; outsidethebean.org

Collaboration between Community Action on Latin America and Just Coffee Cooperative; educational outreach, community development, social responsibility awareness and solidarity work with groups in both Latin America and the United States. Sponsors Fair Trade Holiday Festival.

Celebrates Norwegian heritage. Meets first Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (except July and December). All are welcome.

PEACE & SOCIAL J USTICE Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability 2299 Spring Rose Rd., Verona, 53593; 608-845-8724; farleycenter.org

Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development/Justified Anger Coalition 655 W. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-257-2453; nehemiah.org

PO Box 1811, 53701; madisonvfp.org

An educational and humanitarian peace organization working to end war; open to veterans and nonveterans. Meets third Wednesdays at Madison College-downtown, 211 N. Carroll St., Room 232, at 6 pm.

Wisconsin Network for Peace & Justice 122 State St., #405A, 53703; 608-250-9240; wnpj.org

Dedicated to socially and politically progressive change, community partnership and environmental sustainability. Farm incubator, green cemetery.

Facilitates activities, cooperation, and communication among Wisconsin organizations and individuals working toward the creation of a world free from violence and injustice.

Madison Area Peace Coalition

Young, Gifted and Black Coalition

122 State St., # 303, 53703; 608-242-9232

madpeace.org Organizes to inform public opinion and promote government policies that further peace, justice and freedom, employing nonviolent strategies of communication, outreach, legislative initiatives and direct action.

Madison Infoshop 426 W. Gilman St., 53703 (in Rainbow Bookstore); 608-262-9036; madinfoshop.wordpress.com

Volunteer-run community center for those working towards social justice, ecological sustainability and grassroots democracy. Meetings may be held here. Free lending library with tools for social change.

Badger Kennel Club c/o Pat Smith, secretary, 2397 Williams Point Dr., Stoughton, 53589; Info line: 608-242-8824; badgerkennelclub.com

AKC member club. Advice on dog training, classes and breeders. Meets third Thursdays. Training center located at 5925 Haase Rd., DeForest.

Country Animal Haven 1755 Williams Dr., Stoughton, 53589; 608-212-8729; facebook.com/countryanimalhaven

No-kill cat and kitten shelter/rescue. Open adoptions noon-3 pm Saturdays and Sundays at the shelter.

Dane County Friends of Ferals 627 Post Rd., 53713; 608-467-4067; daneferals.org

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Volunteer group with barn cats for rural homes and tame/friendly adoptable cats and kittens for indoor homes; low-cost spay/neuter services for outdoor cats. Fairs noon-3:30 pm Saturdays, MadCat, 7820 Mineral Point Rd.

Alliance for Animals & the Environment

Dane County Humane Society

PO Box 1632, 53701; 608-257-6333; allanimals.org

5132 Voges Rd., 53718; 608-838-0413; animal emergency: 608-255-2345 (MPD);

Promotes ethical, compassionate treatment of all animals through public education, demonstrations, investigations and vegan outreach.

giveshelter.org Picks up stray animals (if they’re confined) from Dane County; for strays in Madison call the Police Department, 608-255-2345. Pets accepted from owners unable to care for them; adoptions to qualified persons. See website to view adoptable pets. West adoption center at 7475 Mineral Point Rd., #42.

608-618-0942; ygbcoalition.org

Building community to end state violence.

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Dogs On Call Inc. PO Box 284, Baraboo, 53913; dogsoncall.org

Promoting the animal-human bond through the education, evaluation, and participation of therapy animal teams. Conducts handler classes to prepare for the evaluation to become a therapy dog team and the evaluation itself. All-volunteer group with over 100 handler/dog teams in Madison area.

GETTING HELP AGING Adult Day Center, Catholic Charities 2917 International Ln., 53704; 608-663-7117; adultdaycentermadison.org

Shelter, care and placement for farm animals in need.

Quality care in a safe and supportive setting. Nutritional meals and snacks, daily activities, personal care and support for medical or physical disabilities. Custom program for memory loss or cognitive impairment. Certified by Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and accredited by Council on Accreditation.

Madison Area Cagebird Association of Wisconsin

Adult Day Center, East Madison/Monona Coalition of Aging

Heartland Farm Sanctuary PO Box 45746, 53744; 608-219-1172; heartlandfarmsanctuary.org

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4142 Monona Dr., 53716; 608-223-3100

Organization of cagebird breeders and owners.

Activity programming, exercise, nutritious noon meal and snacks for older adults in need of a safe, supervised environment during the day. Also welcomes seniors and others who wish to volunteer.

Madison Cat Club Promotes education and protection of cats; pet neutering/spaying.

Shelter from the Storm 1602 Blossom La., 53716; 608-284-7447; sftsrescue.org

All-breed dog and cat rescue. Adoption clinics Saturdays 10 am-2 pm at PetSmart, 2216 E. Springs Dr.

Underdog Pet Rescue 231 S. Fair Oaks Ave., 53704; 608-224-0018; underdogpetrescue.org

Rehomes dogs, cats and other small animals; adoption hours at their office Thursdays and Sundays.

Wisconsin House Rabbit Society PO Box 46473, 53744; 608-232-7044; wisconsinhrs.org

All-volunteer nonprofit offers educational materials on house rabbits; also rescues rabbits and provides adoption.

SOCIAL Friendly Supper Club Lance Green, 608-249-5979

Monthly interracial dinners since 1986. All invited; no membership or dues. Meets first Mondays at 6:30 pm, Northside Family Restaurant.

Madison Magnet PO Box 71, 53701; 608-469-2148; madisonmagnet.org

Membership organization for young professionals for networking, professional development, community involvement.

Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New in Madison Inc. 608-662-0483; whosnew.org

For newcomers to Madison looking to get involved in groups and meet new people.

TECHNOLOGY High Tech Happy Hour 608-836-0282; hthh.org

Monthly free networking group for tech workers.

Sector67 2100 Winnebago St.; 608-241-4605; sector67.org

Makerspace with facilities for prototyping, tech and advanced manufacturing as well as some art making. Classes offered weekly.

Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County 2865 N. Sherman Ave.; 608-240-7400; toll-free 855-417-6892; daneadrc.org

Supports seniors, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers with information, assistance and education on community services and long-term care options and by serving as the single entry point for publicly funded long-term care services.

Area Agency on Aging of Dane County 2306 S. Park St., 53713; 608-261-9900; elder abuse helpline: 261-9933; co.dane.wi.us/aging

Develops policies, prioritizes funding and oversees county aging services; coordinates the Senior Nutrition Program and Elder Abuse investigation, and Caring for the Caregiver Program.

Care Wisconsin 2802 International Ln., 53704; 608-240-0020; carewisc.org

Helps older adults live independently. Services include adult day centers and the partnership program, which coordinates health and long-term care services for elders with chronic medical problems, care management services and home care services.

Catholic Charities

Independent Living Inc.

RSVP of Dane County

2970 Chapel Valley Rd., Ste. 203, 53711; 608-274-7900; independentlivinginc.org

517 N. Segoe Rd., Ste. 300, 53705; 608-238-7787; rsvpdane.org

In-home services (housekeeping, personal care, evening Meals on Wheels, volunteer opportunities, more); senior housing options in Madison, Fitchburg and Sun Prairie; home health services including nursing, therapies, and home medical equipment/installation.

Recruits, interviews, trains, and places volunteers ages 55 and over with public and private nonprofit agencies requesting service.

Independent Living Meals on Wheels

Social services for older adults. Meals at 11:30 am Mon.-Fri. at Quaker Housing and Romnes Apartments; and at 3:30 pm on the first and third Thursdays at Bayview Community Center.

602 N. Segoe Rd., 53705; 608-204-0923; independentlivinginc.org

Evening meals delivered 4:30-6 pm in the greater Madison area; gluten-free, vegetarian, low-sodium and other options. Volunteer drivers welcomed.

Jewish Social Services 6434 Enterprise Ln., 53719; 608-278-1808; jssmadison.org

Care plans for frail elderly, help in locating assistance for independent living, protective and financial management services, bereavement and caregiver support. Weekly kosher luncheon with yoga, educational programs and entertainment for seniors 65+.

MSCR (Madison School & Community Recreation) 608-204-3000; mscr.org

426 S. Yellowstone Dr., # 100, 53719; 608-833-4800; ccmadison.org

Goodman-Rotary 50+ programs offers fitness and recreation activities at several sites.

Aging services to assist seniors to continue to live independently in their own homes and remain active. Respite care, caregiving and mentoring programs. Accredited by Council on Accreditation.

Madison Senior Center

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups 2850 Dairy Dr., #100, 53718; 608-224-0606; TTY: 888-758-6047; cwag.org

Provides information and representation on the legal and legislative issues that concern older people in the state and gives voice to those concerns in the State Capitol.

Elder Law Center 2850 Dairy Dr., Ste. 100, 53718; 608-224-0606; cwag.org

Free legal assistance and education to Dane County residents over age 60 or handicapped. Support regarding public benefits, consumer protection, elder abuse prevention, and other legal issues related to elderly.

Home Health United Meals on Wheels 4639 Hammersley Rd., 53711; 800-924-2273; homehealthunited.org

Daily, mid-day delivery of hot, nutritious meals to residents in need living in Madison, Middleton, Monona and Sun Prairie.

330 W. Mifflin St., 53703; 608-266-6581; MadisonSeniorCenter.org

Educational, recreational and health/wellness programs and classes. Volunteer opportunities for persons of all ages; intergenerational projects. Lunch 11:30 am Mon.-Fri.

Mobile Outreach to Seniors Team (MOST) 625 W. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-280-2560; mhcdc.org

Outreach-oriented program of the Journey Mental Health Center, making mental health services more accessible and acceptable to older citizens.

Monona Senior Center 1011 Nichols Rd., Monona, 53716; 608-222-3415; monona.wi.us

Provides social and educational programs for seniors in the Monona/Madison area.

North/Eastside Senior Coalition 1625 Northport Dr., Rm 125, 53704; 608-243-5252; nescoinc.org

Serves people 55 and older with services including information and referral, outreach, case management and home chore volunteer program. Confidential home visits; bilingual staff. Meals at 11:30 am Mon.-Fri. at Warner Park Community Recreation Center and Goodman Community Center.

South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 128 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 110, 53713; 608-251-8405; smcelder.com

Sports for Active Seniors 608-244-5582; sportsforactiveseniors.org

Group sports and recreation activities for ages 55 and up.

Supporting Active Independent Lives (SAIL) 6201 Mineral Point Rd., 53705; 608-230-4321; sailtoday.org

Nonprofit membership association of people aged 55+ living in the Madison area. Membership includes social connections, resources and services for staying at home, educational and wellness programs.

West Madison Senior Center 602 Sawyer Terrace, 53705; 608-238-0196; westmadisonseniorcoalition.org

Social and educational programs for seniors.

West Madison Senior Coalition Inc. 517 N. Segoe Rd., Ste. 309, 53705; 608-238-7368; westmadisonseniorcoalition.org

Information and referral, outreach, case management, home chore volunteers, health screening clinics, meals five days per week at several nutrition sites, and social and educational programs through the West Madison Senior Center.

CHILD CARE Community Coordinated Child Care Inc. 5 Odana Ct., 53719; 608-271-9181; 4-c.org

Advocacy and support services for child care providers, families, and the community through referral services for parents, professional development/training for providers, family child care certification, corporate child care planning and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Department of Children and Families 201 E. Washington Ave., Second Floor, PO Box 8916, Madison, 53708; 608-267-3905; dcf.wisconsin.gov

Online map-based search of regulated child care and YoungStar-rated programs; more help available from Community-based Child Care Resource & Referral agencies.

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Satellite Family Child Care c/o Dane County Parent Council, 2096 Red Arrow Trail, 53711; 608-270-3438; satellitefcc.com

Assists family childcare providers with business start-up, professional support, training, respite and equipment. Assists parents in finding quality, Madison-accredited, family child care.

D OM ESTIC ABUSE & VIOLENCE Chimera Self Defense, Rape Crisis Center 2801 Coho St., Ste. 301, 53713; 608-251-5126 (office); 608-251-7273 (24-hour crisis line); En Espanol: La Linea de Ayuda, 608-258-2567; danecountyrcc.org

Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims Program

Alcoholics Anonymous

Recovery Foundation Inc.

2000 Engel St., Ste. 104, 53713; 608-222-8989 (office and 24-hour hotline); aamadisonwi.org

5005 University Ave., 53705; 608-233-2100 ext.20; recoveryfoundation.net

Men and women who meet regularly to support each other and help others to recover from alcoholism; ongoing meetings held throughout the city.

Chris Farley House

Nonprofit supports recovery from substance use disorders through financial assistance, public outreach and education, and advocacy. Includes mentor program and sober activities for college students and young people.

810 W. Olin Ave., 53715; 608-255-5922; HopeHavenHelps.org

SMART Recovery 608-520-0458; madisonsmartrecovery.org

Combined residential addiction treatment and transitional housing facility. Sober, structured living is provided in a clean, home-like environment. Treatment, case management, job and permanent housing search assistance, and community support.

SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training). Worldwide community of self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups aimed at addiction recovery. Meetings are free, confidential and drop-in. Also, daily online meetings at smartrecovery.org.

Confidential support and leadership groups for victims; education and training offerings; all programs in Spanish.

Gateway Recovery

Tellurian UCAN Inc.

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents with drug and alcohol problems, and mental health problems. Also services for affected family members of all ages.

PO Box 5152, 53705; saavprogram.org

All-volunteer organization that provides emergency/confidential temporary shelter for the animals of domestic abuse victims attempting to leave an abusive relationship and raising awareness about the link between domestic abuse and animal cruelty. Victims wishing to use SAAV should call the 24-hour help line for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services at 608-251-4445, or, toll-free, 800-747-4045.

UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence 128 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 201, 53713; 608-256-9195; 800-510-9195; unidosagainstdv.org

Practical psychological and physical techniques to help women protect themselves from sexual harassment and assault. Fulllength classes and short workshops; students of any age or physical ability welcome. Low cost, scholarships available.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services PO Box 1761, 53701; 608-251-1237 (office); 608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045 (24-hour help line); abuseintervention.org

Help line provides peer counseling, advocacy, information and referral. New emergency shelter houses women, children and pets. Offers support groups and community education. Services free of charge to survivors/ victims of domestic violence.

End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin 1245 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 150, 53703; 608-255-0539; endabusewi.org

Give Back a Smile 402 W. Wilson St., 53703; 800-543-9220; givebackasmile.com

American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry program offers free care to domestic abuse survivors.

Men Stopping Rape PO Box 2361, 53701; 608-257-4444; men-stopping-rape.org

Men reaching other men with information about growing up male in America. Emphasis on recognizing attitudes, beliefs and actions that promote rape culture; suggestions on how men can stop rape. Schools and community workshops.

2801 W. Beltline Hwy., Ste. 202, 53713; 608-257-1516; wcasa.org

Works in collaboration with communities throughout the state to support existing services to victims/survivors of sexual violence, plan for the development of new services, and create and support community prevention efforts.

Women Ending Abuse Via Empowerment (WEAVE) PO Box 46037, 53711; 608-258-0077

Free support services for older abused or battered women who have experienced domestic violence; support groups.

D RUG & ALCOHOL TREATM ENT / SUPPORT PROGRAM S Addictive Disorders Treatment Program Wm. S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, 2500 Overlook Terrace, 53705; 608-280-7073; madison.va.gov

Comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment at little or no cost to eligible veterans. Residential treatment, case management, job and housing information and referral, and anger management counseling.

Adolescent Alcohol/Drug Abuse Intervention Program UW Hospital and Clinics, 122 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 275, 53713; 608-262-1111; uwhealth.org

Rape Crisis Center 2801 Coho St., Ste. 301, 53713; 608-251-7273 (24-hour crisis line); 608-251-5126 (office); danecountyrcc.org

Serves women, men and children in Dane County harmed by sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment and more. Free individual short-term counseling, support groups, medical and legal advocacy, 24-hour crisis intervention and referral.

Comprehensive outpatient alcohol and drug assessment and referral for adolescents and their parents. Services are confidential and free for Dane County residents, 18 and under.

Al-Anon 608-241-6644 (help line)

Support for family or friends of people affected by alcoholism.Meetings daily.

25 Kessel Ct., Ste. 200, 53711; 608-278-8200; uwhealth.org

Hope Haven 3602 Memorial Dr., 53704; 608-251-8881; HopeHavenHelps.org

Services for addiction recovery. Primary and secondary residential treatment programs certified by the state. Sober, structured living is provided in a clean environment. Treatment, case management, job and permanent housing search assistance, and community support.

Journey Mental Health Center 625 W. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-280-2700; emergency, 608-280-2600; journeymhc.org

Treatment services for Dane County residents who have alcohol and other drug abuse/ dependency problems. Sliding fee scale. Outpatient services.

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline: 608-258-1747; toll-free 888-431-7526; wisconsinna.org

Recovering addicts meet to help each other stay clean. No fees. 24-hour help line.

NewStart 1015 Gammon Ln., 53719; Emergency/detoxification services: 202 S. Park St., 53715; 608-417-8144; meriter.com

Comprehensive assessment and treatment for adolescents and adults.

PICADA (Prevention-Intervention for Alcohol & Drug Abuse) 128 East Olin Ave., 53713; 608-316-1118 fsmad.org/picada.html

Prevention and intervention programming for all ages. School programs and community education, including Building Bridges race relations, parenting and AODA support, underage drinking classes. Also serves older adult community.

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300 Femrite Dr., 53716; 608-222-7311; tellurian.org

Offers a full AODA continuum of care with appropriate levels of intensity at each stage, including emergency detox, residential treatment, intensive day treatment, outpatient clinic, case management, alcohol smart classes, and forgiveness counseling and research.

Wisconsin Association for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Inc. (WAAODA) 6601 Grand Teton Plaza, Ste. A, 53719; 608-829-1032

Advocacy organization supporting professional and public education about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources 333 E. Campus Mall, #8104, 53715; 608-262-9157; wiclearinghouse.org

Official information and materials clearinghouse. Staff works with educators, prevention specialists, counselors and other professionals in the areas of alcohol, drugs, mental health, youth development and health promotion.

EM PLOYM ENT & BUSINESS D EVELOPM ENT Adult and Student Services Center 21 N. Park St., 7th floor, 53715; 608-263-6960; dcs.wisc.edu/info

Counseling for adults considering a return to school or a career change. Individual counseling at no charge; group workshops, interest testing.

Centro Hispano/Hispanic Center 810 W. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-255-3018; micentrodane.org

Job placement and referral services for the Hispanic community.

City of Madison Office of Business Resources 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rm. 312, PO Box 2983, 53701; 608-267-4933; cityofmadison.com/dpced/economicdevelopment/assistance

Central point of contact for business assistance in Madison. Provides business start-up, retention, expansion and attraction information and guidance.

Dane County Human Services Job Center 1819 Aberg Ave., 53704; 608-245-5390; danejobs.com

Employment information and resources.

Equal Rights Division, Department of Workforce Development PO Box 7946, 53703; 608-266-6860; dwd.state.wi.us/er

Offers employment and housing services, including resolution of discrimination complaints.

Impact Seven 608-267-0740; cityofmadison.com/cdbg

Micro-loans and one-on-one technical assistance for entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises, to encourage business creation and viability.

Job Corps 1819 Aberg Ave., 53704; 414-649-9044; jobcorps.dol.gov

Federally funded job training and education program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 16-24.

Madison Development Corporation 550 W. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-256-2799; mdcorp.org

Small-business financing and affordable apartment rental in Dane County.

Comforters Pillows Linens Quilts Bedding & More! All comforters and pillows made in our La Crosse, WI factory!

United Migrant Opportunity Services Inc. 2317 International Ln., 53704; 608-249-1180; umos.org

Services to migrant seasonal farm workers and cannery workers, including vocational evaluation, career exploration, resume writing, emergency services, supportive services, job placement assistance and on-the-job training.

Urban League of Greater Madison Inc. 2222 S. Park St., Ste. 200, 53713; 608-729-1200; ulgm.org

7404 Mineral Point Rd. | Madison | 833-8333 Mon.-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5

Employment and training services.

UW Small Business Development Center 975 University Ave., Rm. 3260, 53706; 608-263-7680; uwsbdc.org

Offers sessions on business management topics; counseling for small business owners and managers in financial management, marketing, sales, human resources, supervisory/leadership. Business AnswerLine: 8:30 am4:30 pm, Mon.-Fri., 608-263-7680 or 800-940-7232.

Vocational Rehabilitation Division, Department of Workforce Development 201 E. Washington Ave., 53707; 608-261-0050; TTY 888-877-5939; dwd.state.wi.us/dvr

Helps eligible people with disabilities find employment within their capabilities.

Wisconsin Alumni Association, Career Resources 650 N. Lake St., 53706; 608-262-2551; uwalumni.com/careers

Offers career support through the Badger Career Network, a Ste. of services designed to help with job search and career transitions for UW-Madison alumni. This includes the BuckyNet job board, articles and the ability to search the Alumni Directory for career advice from other alumni.

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation 2300 S. Park St., Ste. 203, 53713; 608-257-5450; 608-257-5454; wwbic.com

Business training, counseling, and micro-loans for women and men starting and operating small businesses. Personal money management courses also available.

Workers’ Rights Center of Madison 2300 S. Park Street, Ste. 6; 608-255-0376; wrcmadison.org/WP

Educates and advocates for worker justice, committed to empowering workers. Trains people in the community as advocates to assist others in resolving workplace problems. Legal advocacy and advice in collaboration with the UW Neighborhood Law Project; English and Spanish Wisconsin Workers Rights Handbooks.

Rec is in Full Effect! Arts & Entertainment • After School Programs (K-12) • Camps Fitness • 50+ Fitness • Pontoon Boat Trips • Adaptive Sports Youth Sports • Adult Sports & Leagues • Swimming

AND MORE

Call MSCR 204-3000 or visit www.mscr.org

MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District.

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Work Opportunity in Rural Communities Inc.

Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin

148 Owen Rd., Monona, 53716; 608-221-2102; worcinc.com

Counseling to children and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, academic, peer, alcohol, drug and other problems. Treatment foster homes and special needs adoption programs.

Employment services for individuals in rural Dane County with developmental disabilities, including job matching, on-the-job training, assistance with transportation arrangements and ongoing support.

Workforce Development 201 E. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-266-3131; dwd.wisconsin.gov

Job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work.

YWCA Employment & Training Services 3101 Latham Dr., 53713; 608-257-1436, option 3; ywcamadison.org

TrANS Program (road construction training); Success! (classroom and paid on-the-job training to work in the printing and manufacturing industry); TPST (preparation for apprenticeships in the skilled trades); Job Options (help with job searches, resume writing); Displaced Homemaker (for the 55+ worker).

F AM ILIES Birth to Three Bridges for Families 14 Ellis Potter Ct., Ste. 200, 53711; 608-204-6242 ext. 11; icc-wi.org

Volunteers Mario Rico, left, and Darius Agard paint a mural depicting fields of produce on a shed at Centro Hispano.

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Wisconsin’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Birth to Three Connections 2801 Coho St., Ste. 300, 53713; 608-273-3232; ucpdane.org

Tap into a wealth of resources at Centro Hispano

Developmental screening, evaluation of infants and toddlers under age 3; support for parents to meet developmental needs of children; services for eligible children; link to other resources.

Centro Hispano has been a unifying force on Madison’s south side for more than 30 years. Offering support services like immigration assistance and English language classes and enrichment opportunities like Zumba classes and a brand-new farmers’ market, Centro “is a hub of resources,” for Latino youth, adults and families, says Mariela Quesada Centeno, director of adult programs. “We want to be a place that builds community,” she says. “There is a lot of momentum here.” Over the years, programming has shifted from adult-focused services to include youth-centric initiatives like tutoring, mentoring and college preparatory courses for high school students. There’s also a highly successful internship program that matches participants with a local business for work experience. “We give them an extra boost and offer more support, not only for [youth], but also for the families,” she says. Centro recently received a grant to build a computer lab that will provide youth with essential tools to advance learning in such areas as science, technology, engineering and math. For adults, much of Centro Hispano’s work involves helping people navigate the immigration process. The agency handles a caseload of about 2,000 people per year, guiding people through the complex web of immigration resources and working with clients to meet housing and health care needs. Centro Hispano was recently awarded a credit from the Board of Immigration Appeals, which will allow it to expand its immigration services beyond Dane County and increase staff training and workshops. Centro also offers a jail diversion program and an employment program that specializes in areas of employment that are “pipelines to careers.” Centro’s Caminos Certified Nursing Assistant program, a partnership with Madison College, is in its third year and boasts an 82% employment rate. As Madison’s Latino community has become more established, its needs have shifted. In recent years, Centro has taken on a role of facilitating engagement and recreation among members through community classes. “Something is missing when you migrate and [have to] build up your life again and focus on [survival],” Quesada Centeno says. “But now, people are ready to make connections.” — ALLISON GEYER

Canopy Center

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1457 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 102, 53703; 608-241-2221 (parent stressline, 8 am-10 pm); 608-241-4888 (office); canopycenter.org

Dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Offers Families United Network (for adults struggling with their roles as parents) and Oasis (child/teen victims of child sexual abuse and their non-offending parent/caregivers); community education.

Catholic Charities 1810 S. Park Street, Ste. 200, 53713; 608-256-2358; ccmadison.org

Individual and family counseling for those struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief or marital issues. Pregnancy counseling and adoption services. State certified and accredited by Council on Accreditation.

Center for Families 2120 Fordem Ave.; 608-241-5150; centerforfamilies.org

A merging of the Respite Center, Family Enhancement, the Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and Family Centers. Programs include Welcome Baby, Parents and Children Together, Parents Place, Neighborhood Parent Aide, Court Ordered Parent Education, Play and Learn, Early Childhood Initiative, Parent/Child Home Program and the Respite Center.

Children and Families First Inc. 2810 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1900J, 53718; 608-576-0498; cffwi.org

Adoption agency; provides classes and support for parents.

1716 Fordem Ave., 53704; 608-221-3511; chw.org

Community Services, Madison 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rm. 225, 53703; 608-266-6520; ci.madison.wi.us/commserv

Services for youth and seniors, neighborhood programs, child care funding program for low-income families.

Parent-Infant and Early Childhood Clinic, UW-Madison Department of Psychiatry 6001 Research Park Blvd., 53719; 608-233-3575; psychiatry.wisc.edu/uwpFacilities.html

Consultation, assessment and therapeutic services to families with children birth to age 6 exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems and to those experiencing parenting difficulties.

Nehemiah Community Development Corp. 655 W. Badger Rd., 53713; 608-257-2453; nehemiah.org

Private social service organization provides educational and recreational programs for children, youth, individual and family therapy and free employment training for at-risk youth and families in low-income communities.

Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin 1716 Fordem Ave., 53704; 608-256-3374; preventchildabusewi.org

Builds community resources, provides training and public awareness, and carries out advocacy activities in order to strengthen child abuse prevention efforts in Wisconsin.

Rainbow Project 831 E. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-255-7356; therainbowproject.net

Counseling and support services to families with young children (infants to primary ages) in stress. Evaluation, follow-up, referrals, individual therapeutic program, parent education.

Respite Center 2120 Fordem Ave, 53704; 608-241-5150; centerforfamilies.org

Emergency and respite, 24-hour care for children (birth to 14) of families in stress; counseling and intervention for parents.

Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center 1457 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 102, 53703; 608-661-9787; safeharborhelpskids.org

Safe Harbor seeks to reduce the trauma to children who are victims of abuse or neglect or witnesses to crimes, by promoting the coordination of multi-disciplinary investigations, conducting forensic interviews in a child-friendly environment, and providing ongoing advocacy to affected children and families.

WIC (Women Infants & Children) 608-267-1111; publichealthmdc.com

The Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program provides healthy foods and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 healthy and strong.

Wisconsin Family Ties 16 N. Carroll St., Ste. 230, 53703; 608-267-6888; 800-422-7145; wifamilyties.org

Statewide parent-run non-profit that provides support, education, and advocacy services to families whose children have social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

Wisconsin Fathers for Children and Families

Public Health-Madison and Dane County

608-255-3237 (608-ALLDADS); wisconsinfathers.org

210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rm. 507, 53703; 608-266-4821; publichealthmdc.com

Support and assistance to anyone, especially fathers, experiencing difficulties with child custody, child support, visitation and related subjects in divorce and paternity actions. Monthly meetings, newsletter, workshops and support.

Wisconsin First Step

See website for a wealth of resources on immunization clinics, nurse help line, dental health, pregnancy/breastfeeding, communicable disease info, foodborne illness complaints.

Wisconsin Well Woman Program 608-242-6385; wellwomandanecounty.org

1900 South Ave., NCA2-04, La Crosse, 54601; 800-642-7837, statewide 24 hour hotline; mch-hotlines.org

Free health checkups for women: breast exam, mammogram and Pap tests.

Information and referral services for children with special needs, from birth to age 21. Also crisis intervention and supportive listening.

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Youth Commission 1202 Northport Dr., 53704; 608-242-6422; danecountyhumanservices.org

Appointed by the Dane County executive to promote youth services, including Youth Resource Directory, and to advocate for youth issues in the community. Coordinates the Dane County Youth Assessment, contributes to the By Youth For Youth grant project and partners with UW-Extension to facilitate the Youth in Governance program.

Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin/Briarpatch

Catholic Charities Inc. 1810 S. Park St., Ste. 200, 53713; 608-256-2358; ccmadison.org

Outpatient mental health services offering marital, family, child and individual counseling. Sliding-scale fees, insurance accepted. State certified and accredited by Council on Accreditation.

Chrysalis Inc. 1342 Dewey Ct., 53703; 608-256-3102; workwithchrysalis.org

Work-adjustment program for individuals with mental health problems; also provides supported employment.

Cornucopia Inc.

2720 Rimrock Rd., 53713; 608-245-2550 (office); 251-1126 (crisis line); youthsos.org

2 S. Ingersoll St., 53703; 608-249-7477; cornucopia-arts-inc.org

Counseling and very short-term foster placement for teens in conflict or crisis; family counseling. 24-hour phone line.

An arts, activities and computer center for people with mental health issues.

HEALTH ABC for Health (Advocacy & Benefits Counseling for Health) 32 N. Bassett St., Madison, 53703; 608-261-6939; abcforhealth.org

Information, advocacy, legal services and support to navigate the health-care-financing system.

Access Community Health Center Four locations: 2202 S. Park St., 53713; 608-443-5480 (medical); 608-443-5482 (dental); 3434 E. Washington Ave., 53704; 608-443-5480 (medical); 608-443-5482 (dental); 701 Dane St., 53713; 608-263-3111; 1270 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, 53590; 608-825-7100; accesscommunityhealthcenters.org

Medical and dental services on a sliding-fee scale; pregnancy tests, prenatal care, birth control information.

Center for Patient Partnerships 975 Bascom Mall, Ste. 4311, 53706; 608-265-6267; patientpartnerships.org

Serves those who have been diagnosed with cancer or other serious or chronic diseases, helping them make informed decisions about their treatment, as well as billing; teaches students from law and medicine about patient-centered care.

Home Health United 800-924-2273; homehealthunited.org

Offers services including nursing, therapies, home medical equipment, palliative care, hospice and immunization clinics.

Madison Abortion Clinic 3706 Orin Rd., 53704; 608-251-7000, 800-322-2039; midwestabortions.com

Managed by Planned Parenthood

MATC Dental Hygiene Clinic 211 N. Carroll St., Rm. 503, 53703; 608-258-2400; matcmadison.edu/dental-hygiene-clinic

Teeth cleaning, sealants, and dental x-rays (as needed) for a minimal fee. Sept.-May only.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) 608-345-3599; dbsadanecounty.org

Groups: 5:45 pm Fridays, Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The Family Center 8025 Excelsior Dr., Ste. 110, 53717; 608-663-6154; edgewood.edu/Academics/Graduate/ MarriageandFamilyTherapy/TheFamilyCenter.aspx

A service of Edgewood College. State-certified mental health outpatient clinic and training facility offering affordable therapy to children, adults, couples, and families for anxiety, depression, trauma, transition, relationship and parenting issues. Premarital, marital and divorce counseling. LGBT-friendly; services for veterans and their families.

Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy Inc. 16 N. Hancock St., 53703; 608-251-0908; hancockcenter.net

Dance/movement therapy (DMT) sessions by appointment for adults, children and families; health and wellness education on-site and in the community. Classes in creative movement, socialization, self-awareness and embodied meditation for all ages and abilities; consultations, assessments and training workshops.

Parent-Infant and Early Childhood Clinic, UW-Madison Department of Psychiatry

Aging and Disabilities Resource Center of Dane County

6001 Research Park Blvd., 53719; 608-263-6100; psychiatry.wisc.edu

2865 N. Sherman Ave.; 608-240-7400; toll-free 855-417-6892; daneadrc.org

Consultation, assessment and therapeutic services to families with children birth to age 6 exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems and to those experiencing parenting difficulties.

Supports seniors, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers by providing information, assistance and education on community services and long-term care options and by serving as the single entry point for publicly funded long-term care services.

Postpartum Depression Treatment Program, UW-Madison Department of Psychiatry

Arc-Wisconsin Disability Association Inc.

6001 Research Park Blvd., 53719; 608-263-5000; psychiatry.wisc.edu

2800 Royal Ave., Ste. 202, 53713; 608-222-8907; arc-wisconsin.org

Evaluation, individual and group therapy, and psychiatric treatment for women with postpartum anxiety and depression.

Advocates for people with developmental and related disabilities and their families and promotes quality-of-life opportunities.

Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin

The Arc-Dane County

5900 Monona Dr., Ste. 100, 53716; 608-663-0763 (clinic); 608-663-0764 (office); samaritancounselingcenterwi.org

An interfaith, interdisciplinary, nonprofit, licensed outpatient mental health clinic. Counseling and psychotherapy services within a strong religious context for individuals, couples and families.

Women in Transition 2842 Moland St., 53704; 608-244-2046

Two houses serve adult women with mentalhealth-related problems. Halfway House provides supportive, home-like group living; Corner House offers a sheltered apartment living experience.

Yahara House 802 E. Gorham St., 53703; 608-280-4700; mhcdc.org

Uses a Clubhouse model to assist persons with serious and persistent mental illness to find a pathway to recovery through relationships and work; offers a place to begin again, belong and heal. Program of the Mental Health Center of Dane County.

PEOPLE W ITH D ISABILITIES Access to Independence 3810 Milwaukee St., 53714; 608-242-8484; Videophone: 608-234-4484; accesstoind.org

Advocates and provides services for people of all ages with any type of disability to achieve or maintain their independence. Services include information and referral; peer support; skills training; advocacy; assistive technology demos, loan and training; benefits assistance; services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; nursing home transition and diversion; and community education.

6602 Grand Teton Plaza, 53719; 608-833-1199; arcdanecounty.org

Advocacy, family support and education on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Birth to Three Connections 2801 Coho St., Ste. 300, 53713; 608-273-4434; ucpdane.org/our-programs/birth-to-3-connections

Developmental screening and evaluation; support and education for parents; early intervention services for the eligible infant or toddler; links for families with other community resources.

Catholic Charities 426 S. Yellowstone Dr. # 100, 53719; ccmadison.org

Residential and case management support services for persons with disabilities in Dane County. Accredited by Council on Accreditation.

Community Living Alliance 1414 MacArthur Rd., 53714; 608-242-8335; cla-madison.org

Housing referrals, vocation support and independent living skills for physically disabled individuals: CIP/COP, Medical Assistance Personal Care, and Wisconsin Partnership Program.

Community Work Services Inc. 3240 University Ave., Ste. 5, 53705; 608-233-0115

Vocational services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including personal assessment, job development, on-the-job training, job modification, on-site support, coordination of community resources and assistance.

Disability Pride Madison PO Box 70795, 53707; 608-770-4537; disabilitypridemadison.org

Working to empower people of all abilities to raise their voices and pursue their dreams. Meetings are at Access to Independence, 3810 Milwaukee St.

Journey Mental Health Center 625 W. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-280-2700; crisis line: 280-2600; journeymhc.org

Formerly Mental Health Center of Dane County. Comprehensive community-based mental health, alcohol/drug assessment and treatment services to Dane County adults and youth; priority to individuals/families with immediate or high needs and limited resources. Multiple sites and clinical programs. Sliding fee scale.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Dane County

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2059 Atwood Ave., 53704; 608-249-7188; namidanecounty.org

Advocacy for people with mental illness and their families through support groups, educational programs, and a lending library, all open to the public at no charge. 2701 Monroe Street | 224 State Street

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 201 E. Washington Ave., PO Box 7852, 53707; 608-261-0050; TTY 888-877-5939; dwd.state.wi.us/dvr

Helps eligible people with disabilities find employment within their capabilities.

Easter Seals Wisconsin 101 Nob Hill Rd., Ste. 301, 53713; 608-277-8288; 800-422-2324; eastersealswisconsin.com

Helps people with disabilities gain greater independence through education, recreation, employment and respite services.

Family Support and Resource Center 101 Nob Hill Rd, Ste. 201, 53713; 608-237-7630; fsrcdane.org

Enables children with significant disabilities in Dane County to live at home with their families by providing information, advocacy, service coordination, respite care and financial assistance.

Friends of Yahara House 802 E. Gorham St., 53703; 608-280-4700; mhcdc.org

Volunteer group raises funds for Yahara House; facilitates member job opportunities at local businesses; advocates for Yahara House.

Goodwill Industries 1302 Mendota St., 53714; 608-246-3140 (general); 608-246-3150 (donation questions, home pickup); goodwillscwi.org

Provides employment and housing services for individuals with disabilities and other special needs.Operates seven retail stores and donation centers in south central Wisconsin.

Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers Inc. (MARC) 901 Post Rd., 53713; 608-223-9110; marc-inc.org

Day services, transitional employment, workskills training and education to developmentally disabled adults.

Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1 W. Wilson St., Rm 451, 53707; 608-319-1249; TTY 608-437-5828; dhs.wisconsin.gov/sensory

Information and referrals; education and training; outreach; consultation; Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP) provides free devices to low-income individuals that enable the deaf and hard of hearing to use a telephone.

Pathways of Wisconsin Inc. 121 S. Hancock St., #LI, 53703; 608-255-5011

Vocational training and job support for people with developmental disabilities. Skills training and support for daily living, recreational, and community activities.

Three Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center 3741 Hwy. 138 W, Stoughton, 53589; 608-877-9086; 3gaits.org

Year-round therapeutic horsemanship opportunities to children, youth and adults with disabilities and special needs.

Wisconsin Council of the Blind Inc. 754 Williamson St., 53703; 608-255-1166; wcblind.org

Serving the blind or visually impaired. Low vision evaluations, vision rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training, assistive products, education, referrals, and legislative advocacy.

Work Opportunity in Rural Communities Inc. 1955 W. Broadway #100, Monona, 53713; 608-221-2102; worcinc.com

Employment services for individuals in rural Dane County with developmental disabilities, including job matching, on-the-job training, assistance with transportation and ongoing support.

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PREGNANCY & BIRTH Childbirth and Parent Education Association of Madison Inc. PO Box 3171, 53704; 608-833-4459; smallmiraclesdoulas.org

Small Miracles Volunteer Doula Program provides professional labor support, free birth assistance to women in need including high school students and those on WIC and medical assistance.

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County

Urban League of Greater Madison Inc.

1014 Fiedler Ln., #29, PO Box 258128, 53725; 608-255-1549; habitatdane.org

2222 S. Park St., Ste. 200, 53713; 608-729-1200; ulgm.org

Builds homes with low-income families. Call to volunteer or to apply for a home.

Employment and training services; academic support for youth; AIDS/HIV education and prevention services; rent-to-own housing programs; community-building and racialinclusion initiatives; support for teen mothers and non-custodial fathers.

Jewish Social Services 6434 Enterprise Ln., 53719; 608-278-1808; jssmadison.org

Women trained to assist other women during labor. Information, advocacy and support to the woman and her family during labor.

Confidential casework assistance to individuals and families of all backgrounds facing disability, illness, unemployment, and other difficulties. Specialized services for refugees and immigrants; case and financial management services for vulnerable adults; bereavement and caregiver support groups. Volunteer opportunities available.

La Leche League of Madison

Lutheran Social Services

Doulas of South Central Wisconsin 608-245-0333; wisconsindoulas.net

608-827-5530; lllmadison.wordpress.com

6314 Odana Rd., 53719; 608-277-0610; lsswis.org

Information and support to women interested in breastfeeding. Meetings, loan library, newsletter and phone counseling. 24-hour emergency line.

Counseling, foster care, adoptions and family life education. Residential services for people with chronic mental or developmental disabilities.

Mother’s Milk Alliance

Madison-Area Urban Ministry

608-535-9886; mothersmilkalliance.org

Donated mother’s milk from the Madison area given to families that need it, at no charge.

Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

2300 S. Park St., #2022, 53713; 608-256-0906

Social justice organization that unites area groups. Current focus on supporting reentry of newly released former prisoners, homelessness, juvenile and criminal justice reform.

608-333-4955; milkbankwgl.org

Middleton Outreach Ministry

Donor human milk bank accepting breastmilk donations from screened donors. Breastmilk is tested, pasteurized, frozen and shipped to area hospitals for premature and ill infants who do not have a sufficient supply of their mothers’ own milk. Volunteers welcome.

3502 Parmenter St., Middleton, 53562; 608-836-7338; momhelps.org

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

Food pantry, clothing closet, furniture and household supplies program, housing help and emergency aid; rides and other services for seniors; Thanksgiving; holiday gift and school supply programs.

SUPPORT GROUPS Agrace Hospice 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., 53711; 608-276-4660; agrace.org

Provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Onsite care. Grief support groups.

AIDS Network 600 Williamson St., Ste. H, 53703; 608-252-6540; aidsnetwork.org

Information, education and outreach regarding the prevention of HIV and AIDS. Life Care Services department provides case management for persons living with HIV and AIDS.

Compassion and Choices PO Box 7563, 53707; 800-247-7421; compassionandchoiceswisc.org

Provides information and support to terminally ill patients and their families through the End-of-Life Consultation Program.

Gamblers Anonymous 608-283-5800; gamblersanonymous.org

Support group for compulsive gamblers; meets at 11 am Sundays, 7 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 am Saturdays, Wil-Mar Center; and 7 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, Fitchburg Serenity Club.

3706 Orin Rd., 53704; 608-241-3767; 2222 S. Park St. #210, 53713; 608-251-6546; ppwi.org

Movin’ Out

Confidential, affordable reproductive health and family planning services including pregnancy testing, contraceptive supplies, STD screening and treatment, counseling and referral. Confidential HIV testing.

Assistance for low- and moderate-income people interested in home ownership; downpayment assistance for people with disabilities.

Home Health United Hospice & Palliative Care

Porchlight Inc.

Comfort and care to patients and families dealing with a limited life expectancy, and chronic or quality of life-limiting conditions. Grief support.

Safe Place for Newborns of Wisconsin 877-440-2229, crisis line; safeplacefornewbornswi.googlepages.com

Saves newborns in danger of abandonment and protects their mothers; informs about law which guarantees anonymity and confidentiality to any woman who relinquishes her unharmed newborn, up to three days old, to any hospital employee in the state.

Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care McConnell Hall, 1010 Mound St., 53715; 608-417-6060; perinatalweb.org

Membership organization concerned with health services delivered to infants and women of child-bearing age. Free annual mammograms and other preventative health screening to income-eligible women with little or no health insurance. Over 25 clinics participate.

SOCIAL SERVICES Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin Inc. 1717 N. Stoughton Rd., 53704; 608-246-4730; cacscw.org

Services to reduce poverty in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha counties: broad range of housing assistance, information and referral service for people in need, food programs, community gardens, free clothing center and annual Koats for Kids event.

600 Williamson St., 53703; 608-251-4446; movin-out.org

306 N. Brooks St., 53715; 608-257-2534; porchlightinc.org

Low-cost housing for homeless adults and families at sites throughout Dane County; operates the men’s drop-in shelter at Grace Episcopal Church and Safe Haven, a shelter for homeless men and women with chronic mental illness.

Quaker Housing 2110 Fisher St., 53713; 608-255-9133; quakerhousing.org

For people who seek affordable rental housing.

The Road Home 128 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 202, 53713; 608-294-7998; trhome.org

Serves homeless families with children; partners with 53 local congregations to provide shelter, meals and support for families.

St. Vincent de Paul 2033 Fish Hatchery Rd., 53725; 608-442-7200 (office); svdpmadison.org

Donates food, clothing, furniture and household items to those in need; also operates three thrift stores (1309 Williamson St., 608-257-0673; 6301 Odana Rd., 608-278-2925; and 1900 S. Park St., 608-250-6370) selling used items in good condition, and food pantry.

United Way 211 PO Box 7548, 53707; 2-1-1 or 608-246-4357; unitedwaydanecounty.org

Information and referral service that connects people to a variety of community resources.

800-924-2273; homehealthunited.org

Kayra kayragroup.org

Interdenominational group encourages widowed men and women to adjust mentally, socially and spiritually to life without their spouses, with gatherings at various times weekly for all age groups.

Overeaters Anonymous PO Box 294, 53703; 608-663-8823; region5oa.org/intergroups

A 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating where women and men share their experience, strength, and hope. No dues or fees.

Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide PO Box 620206, Middleton, 53562; 608-825-0032; pomc.com/chapters/central_wi.htm

For anyone over age 18 who is the survivor of someone who has died by violence. Meets third Sundays, 1 pm, Meriter Hospital, room A.

Survivors of Suicide (SOS) 625 W. Washington Ave., 53703; 608-280-2600 (24 hr. crisis line); journeymhc.org

Self-help group for people grieving the death of a loved one by suicide. Open to all family and friends. Calling before attending first meeting is recommended. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. ■

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