Critiques, cravings and conundrums from the Madison food and dining scene
Small DishesJuly 2010
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07/25/10Weekend in Madison
Out of town guests? New to the city? Routine in a rut? Or, just need a reminder why this place is truly special, even more so during the summer and fall. Here’s my itinerary for the perfect stay-at-home weekend.
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07/16/10The Best of Restaurant Week
It’s now a much anticipated event observed twice a year: Restaurant Week. It’s also a genuine bargain and opportunity to sample food at some of the city’s most popular eateries. Participants offer three-course dinner menus for $25; some offer... Posted at 06:01 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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07/11/10My Two Cents
Lists have been around seemingly forever. I’m not talking about the mundane to-do or to-buy lists we make out everyday; I’m referring to the popularity lists—like Billboard’s Top 100 Songs and the Fortune 500. As the internet has become the primary source of news for many, rating anything and everything has exploded. I have to admit, like so many other people, I’m addicted to these compellations. In the past 24 hours, I’ve checked out the Posted at 12:41 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
I found my interest in writing by accident. My training and first job was as a graphic designer. Unemployed, the only employment I could find in advertising at that time was as a copywriter. Somehow, I convinced Richard Newman & Associates to hire me. Later I learned they were desperate. Madison has been my home off and on since 1957 (nonstop for the past 31 years). I write about food, which I love. – Dan Curd
