As a freshman in college, most people will have to spend their first-year dorm living. While living in a dorm has its many pros and cons, that’s a topic for another time. Right now, I am only going to get into one con in particular: dorm diet. It can be hard to find ways to Read More…
Category: Dining
Best “Dumpling” House in Madison
Heads up! If you are looking for a Chinese food restaurant with steamy dumplings and some other exotic cuisine, you came to the wrong blog…BUT! Keep reading and you just might find your new favorite joint in Madison like I did 4 years ago! Due to its misleading name, a lot of people who didn’t Read More…
Making Time for Food: 3 Tips for Incoming Freshman
Let me tell you a story. When I first arrived here, I was excited to be on my own and be able to do what I want. But, when classes started and I started having loads of homework, I found it hard to fit time in to eat properly. I would skip breakfast in the Read More…
An Alternative to Ian’s
There is without a doubt a pizza giant that reigns supreme in Madison and that is Ian’s Pizza. They have become a Madison staple with popular favorites such as the mac n cheese pizza and also offer vegan options. Though I must admit that they serve good food, I can’t say that it’s the best Read More…
Why you NEED Red Card
Don’t get me wrong, Gordon’s has many great options for food, and as far as dining halls go, it’s top notch. However, when you get sick of stir fry and the infamous Gordon’s waffles, Madison has something very unique to offer: the Red Card Meal Plan. This “card” is not really a card at all Read More…
Primetime Prime Rib Time
For most of you, it’s probably your first time living away from home and for some of you, it’s probably your first time fending for food on your own. While Gordon’s and ramen will be sufficient enough to cure your hunger for the first few weeks, don’t let yourself succumb to that restricted menu for Read More…
It Is Okay To Let Gyros be your Heroes
Let’s face it, I think that we can all agree that we all miss mom’s cooking, like there is no tomorrow, in college. During your freshman year, somewhere in-between your third and fifth time eating questionable meat out of a moist card board box alone in your dorm room under the humming Read More…
No, Ramen Is Not The College Super Food
Just because you’re a college student doesn’t mean ramen has to be a staple of your diet. Let me tell you from first-hand experience that surviving off ramen is completely unrealistic and extremely unhealthy. Let me tell you a little story. My first month and a half of college, I had this crazy notion in Read More…
HOLE IN THE WALL
State street is full of spots to eat. Maybe even too full. The amount of resturaunts on state street may be kind of overwhelming, but do not stress. Over the course of the next 4 years, you will have plenty of time to hit all the good spots, like Short Stack and Graze. However, my Read More…
Cooking Without a Kitchen
College life is a big change for many, bringing with it independence and responsibilities. One of these newfound tasks is to stay fed. This is something that can seem daunting to many, especially when budgets must be taken into account, but fear not! No matter the budget and regardless of kitchen access, it just takes Read More…