When most Madison students hear the word “Ramen”, they immediately think of those little plastic packages of hard noodles that take 3 minutes to create a meal. Don’t get me wrong, those things are amazing. However, Madison holds the key to a much better kind of ramen! Japanese style restaurant ramen has become a major Read More…
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Forage Kitchen: A great lunch stop just steps from Campus
When it’s not even 1 o’clock and you’ve already had a day full of class, studying, or exams there is nothing that you look forward to more than a lunch break. When my days become increasingly full toward the end of the semester and I don’t have the time or the motivation to make myself Read More…
Early Day Dining Out: But Do They Have Good Coffee?!
If you’re like me, you need coffee in the morning–it isn’t an option. I truly appreciate coffee: the process of making it, the roast, the grind, the flavors, the art. This may make me a coffee snob, but when you’re spending four dollars on a drink, it should be pretty dang good. One thing I’ve Read More…
How not to have an awkward first night of college: A Guide
You might have met your college roommate prior coming to campus, or you might have just looked at your roommates Instagram feed over and over again. Either way… everyone is thinking the same thing- “Is the first night in our dorm going to be awkward?” Here is a survival guide on how to overcome that Read More…
Following a Food Truck—Nightly Guide to Good Tacos
One thing to know about Madison is that you should enjoy all the nice weather while you can—what better way than eating outside. Eat El Grito Taqueria! El Grito is a local food truck, with the new addition of an ice cream cart called MIJO, that pops up in different spots around town. One Read More…
5 Madison Spots for a Nighttime Curd Crawl
If Bucky is the University of Wisconsin mascot, then fried cheese curds are the mascot of the state of Wisconsin. As the quintessential Wisconsin snack, there’s no better comfort food to eat on a cold winter night. Instead of going on a bar crawl, go on a cheese curd crawl all around Madison! It’s way Read More…
10 night time alternatives to Madison’s party scene
If you’re an incoming student to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or in your last semester here, you’ll never get board here. Unlike our reputation, not everyone wants to party every weekend. Here are some of my favorite non-partying night time actives. Grab a group of friends and treat yourself to a nice dinner Weather you Read More…
Delicious Dinner Without A Demanding Price
Affording to eat out can be a gruesome task while in college. Generally, individuals joke about eating ramen noodles for most meals in college; but this is actually a common occurrence for most undergrads. Graze on the Capital Square is surprisingly affordable with most menu items below $10-15. The restaurant is open for lunch and Read More…
Gordon Commons Food Choices Endless
Want food choices? Look no further than Gordon Commons on the UW Campus East Mall near the Kohl Center. Officially named the Gordon Dining and Event Center but dubbed Gordon Commons, is a food court with twelve food service counters. Among them are: The Great Greens with every conceivable salad and fruit bar ingredient including Read More…