I attended a Big Mouth Pasta pop-up at La Kitchenette in Madison in September. The four-course prix…read morefixe menu did not disappoint. The main course - a perfectly cooked ravioli stuffed with beef - was the highlight. The sauce (or maybe gravy?) was the perfect texture and consistency with a pretty shine. The lightly dressed salad with grilled green beans was a close second. Wine was available from the restaurant menu, and the timing of the food and service was spot on. (One person in my party had an allergy which was easily accommodated.)

From the owner: Special Valentine's Day prix-fixe dinner in a romantic, intimate closed-door restaurant overlooking…read moreLake Mendota. Fresh handmade pasta with local, seasonal ingredients + wine pairings.

I had heard rave reviews about this little pop-up window situation!…read more The best tuna salad sandwich I've ever had thanks to the Thunderbird bakery bread which was both crusty and chewy. The menu has both warm (breakfasty) and cold sandwiches, salads and desserts. They have a pretty active Facebook page so I suggest hitting up that space for hours and updated menu. According to the menu they will even accommodate restricted diets

From the owner: Tin Roof is proud to be partnering with The Heist to give you even more of a reason to check out…read morethis amazing space. We are currently serving our homemade bagels and sandwiches out of the Heist's pick up window. We would also love to cater your special event.

I've never had an issue getting a table when I've tried to dine in, but I most often get takeout…read more It's pretty dark in the restaurant but it's cozy and there's a good amount of seating. Some of my favorites are the mango curry, mung bean curry, and Indo mac. They have a really good vegan selection. I also love to buy their blocks of tempeh for my own cooking. Something I want to call out is how thoughtfully they pack to-go orders. Everything seems to be recyclable or compostable. Everything is labeled, the soup containers are taped on the side so they don't spill, and they put a piece of cardboard in the bottom of the bag to keep everything upright. These are little things that show me how much care they put into their food/dining experience and I wanted to highlight them!

Service: Extraordinary!! Our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the…read morecocktail options. He took great care of us and made us feel welcomed and appreciated. Food: Wow!! We ordered 3 entrees to share amongst 3 people- "medium" spice level- and each was perfect! We even had extra to take home. My favorite was the tempeh. I didn't know how much potatoes are used in Indonesian cooking. This Irish girl appreciated that! Each of the 3 dishes included potatoes in some way and each were different and delicious. Cocktails: I ordered the Long Island Thai Tea and it was too strong for me so a friend drank it, and said it was awesome, and I happily returned to Diet Pepsi. I'm not really a drinker. It looks like there is a performance space next to the dining room, so I'm guessing there might be music or karaoke nights here? I'm totally going to check out that option as that would be a blast. Looooooooved everything about Bandung and I'll be back. Often!!

This is the second time that I had lunch here. It was just as good as the first time. First thing…read moreyou should know is that it's not a restaurant, they refer to themselves as an artisan kitchen. Check out their website for more background on this difference. What I love about this place is that the menu is constantly changing. Each day may bring something new, so come prepared for an adventure. Came a little before noon with a friend. It's a small place, with a few small tables and a couple larger ones for groups or seating strangers together. Lots of nice light coming through the large windows. Got seated right away with a couple waters (with lemon). And Joe (one of the owners), helped us settle and took our orders. The two entrees today were Blacked Mahi-mahi Tostada and Wagyu Beef and Summer Vegetable Bolognese. These both did not take long to come out. Both the perfect temperatures and excellent flavors. So good that you want to take your time and savior the complexity of all the flavors and textures. It's a gourmet experience in a casual environment. They sometimes run out of items, so get their early if you want to be sure to your first choice.

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed "Bistro Night" at Brick House Mercantile & Artisan Kitchen. The…read moreowners, Joe and Penny, are friendly and personable. Joe's son, Jeremy, is the chef and his arancini, sea bass, chicken Marsala, and chocolate torte were terrific last night. They make you feel like a member of their family and we cannot wait to come back for more delicious meals.

The attached is two different services. One on my first date with my wife. Another for my birthday…read more The receipts for the wrap is the older one. That visit was a wonderful 4.8 However. Today's visit comes after their MLK Day southern food (mind you we got the itis and hit a coma. And had the bedt banana pudding dish). We had their gluten free cauliflower chx ranch pizza lovely presentation. Melting sauces with flavor. And the chx just right. With a drissle of Sriracha with their ranch, I was able to experience a nice sweet kick as well as the tasteful pizza. We enjoyed their Boylan soda. And when I asked about birthday specials (see attached), I was surprised to be belittled a fully dessert dish unlike anything I've gotten from restaurants! And lets be real, other restaurants NEVER give more than a SLIVER of dessert. I received a generous thankful helping and I loved it. Can I get this whipped cream recipe!?! 5 stars. 10 out of ten. Thank you for being the best birthday meal I've had in YEARS. And if that was you, thank you Chef James.

Delicious food and so many great options!! We got açaí bowls and split the cheese curds and the…read morePhilly roll. I still think about that Philly roll and it is now 3 days later, definitely get that! There were tons of things we wanted to try but I guess we will just have to make a point to go back someday (we were on a trip to Madison!). The restaurant is located upstairs and it has tables with nice window seating which is where we sat and enjoyed looking down onto the street for people watching. You can order from your phone or have the server take your order. Ordering from your phone is great because it makes it easy to just order separately if you want to pay separately and you can also just leave when you are done because you've already paid when your ordered.

Kristoff was super quick and helpful during a rush on Friday night! Such great drinks too!read more

We had a great experience dining at Eno Vino Downtown last Saturday evening. The service from Abby…read morewas simply amazing, and it made the whole evening event so pleasant. We went there to celebrate the 50th birthday of a friend from New York who was in town for the art fair. Abby was attentive, with good recommendations. She's such a sweetheart. We really had a wonderful time chatting with each other and eating the great food. The mocktails were excellent, and we decided on 2 sets of their special - a two-to-tango meal. The dishes were very generously served and delicious. I would highly recommend Eno Vino Downtown for any celebration.

The owner is soooo kind and told me he was impressed I was ordering this much just for myself, so…read morehe decided to gift me an Inca Kola, which is a sweet soft drink with a lemony flavor - similar to sprite but more concentrated. It was admittedly a little warm inside, maybe because the AC wasn't working. I got the lomo saltado, which reminded me of college days when my dining hall would serve this!! The beef was SO tender, and the fries help soak up the soy based sauce. I also loved the aji verde that comes with the fries - so fresh made with jalapeños, cilantro, and mayo! The portion was honestly huge!! I also got the ceviche, which came with hugeee chunks of fresh fish! There was also big pieces of Incan corn and fried corn!

PIKKITO--which means "little kiss" in Peruvian--was my first time seeking to eat at a restaurant…read moreattached to a gas station, which added a "wait, what?" moment. Upon entering, the first thing that hits: chickens on the rotisserie, and honestly, I haven't seen that since Boston Market a decade ago. I ordered at the counter, and a few minutes later the worker came by offering my dining partner and me chicken soup as a little extra gesture--hot, delicious, and very welcome. I had cilantro rice and black beans alongside my chicken, all perfectly done. The flavors here are solid and a great introduction for me to Peruvian cuisine. Why not five stars? The vibe is minimal and casual--gas station setting and all--so it's more functional than cozy or lively. Still, the food is excellent, and I'll absolutely be back for more.