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Every year Madison Magazine readers put their vote in for the best
dining, shops, entertainment and people around town. While the results
are usually pretty indicative of the best Madison has to offer,
there's a few categories where they've missed the mark entirely
(imho). I thought I'd put my favourites out there to provide some
variety and awaken some people to the fact there are better Mexican
restaurants to vote for than Pedro's.
Dining
Best Take-Out/Delivery
Rockys
Best Late Night Dining
Taco John Potato Olés
Best Outdoor Dining
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., in May
Best Mexican/Southwestern
Laredo's
Best Italian
Paisans/Porta Bella
Best Other
Chautara, 334 State
Best Pizza
Pizzeria Uno's - ask for the four-cheese pesto on a thin crust
(not on the menu but excellent)
Best Bagels
Big Apple in Sun Prairie
Second place: Panera - asiago and cinnamon crunch bagels
Best Restaurant With Romantic Atmosphere
Louisianne's
Best Place For Dessert
Delitalia's white chocolate chip cookie.
Best Ice Cream/Custard
Babcock
Best Steakhouse
Tornado Club - If you drink one of their martinis
even a vegetarian can eat steak there.
Best Breakfast
Eldorado Grill - Breakfast burrito
Bar With Best Beer Selection
Old Chicago, Mmmmm, Paulaner Weiss
Best Bakery
Cub Foods
Best Bread Shop
Madison Sourdough
Best Customer Service/Restaurant
Quivey's (barn)
Stores and shopping
Best Sale Rack
Kohl's Department Store
Best Hair Salon
RZ & Company Hair Etc.
Best Dry Cleaner
Right Touch
Best Supermarket Deli
Woodmans
Best Deli
Jacobson Brothers Meats & Deli
Best Liquor Store
Steve's Liquor
Best Wine Store
The Wine Boutique (Middleton)
Best Specialty Women's Clothing
Petite Sophisticate
Best Bookstore/Local
Canterbury Booksellers Cafe Inn
Best Bookstore/National
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Best Gift/Specialty Shop
Cost Plus
Best Customer Service/Hardware
Meikle's True Value on University in Middleton
Best Fitness Club
Princeton Club
Best Art Gallery/Store
Fanny Garver Gallery
Best Neighborhood Mechanic
Krazy Karl's mom at Crestwood Auto, (courtesy of JeffO).
Entertainment & Nightlife
Best Neighborhood Bar
Oakcrest Tavern on the west side
Best Live Music Venue
Memorial Union Terrace
Best Community Event
Farmers market
Madison People
Best Local Band/Musician
STOUT jackson
Best Local Artist
Andre Ferella
Most Annoying Public Figure
Sometimes pictures speak
volumes and are legally much less incriminating.
Best TV Personality
Carleen Wild
Best Weathercaster
Kelly Slifka
Most Eligible Man
???
Most Eligible Woman
My former boss, Teri Schacker. She's outgoing,
has a great job, attractive and one of the nicest
people I know. If she remains single there is no
hope for the rest of us.
Below are a few important categories they either no
longer include or just plain forgot:
Best Kept Secret
Bonfires on picnic point, courtesy of the UW
Most Stupid Public Policy/Decision
Proposing early retirement for state workers to help with budget
problems. Do the long-term math.
Best Thing That's Happened to Madison
2002 Iron Man
Best Cheap Thrill
Watching the sunset from the top of various tall parking ramps.
Best Cheese-brocoli soup in a bread bowl
Amy's cafe.
Best Free Show
The Mad City Skiers water ski show
on Lake Monona at Law Park on Sunday nights.
Best Lazy Afternoon Outing
Going through the locks on a really hot day with plenty
of refreshments on hand.
This page last updated 10/6/02.
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