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Lindsay Christians
December 3
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What's hot in wine: fun labels and good values
Working in a wine shop close to the holidays is a bit like being thrown into the middle of a basketball game when you thought you were playing golf. Normally, wine shop jockeys can take their time with each customer, discussing pairings and flavor profiles. But starting around Thanksgiving, it's a different story. more >>
Susan Troller
December 2
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Vientiane Palace II to open on Regent Street
Pad Thai, curried squash and other dishes with a south east Asian flavor will be available once again on Regent Street when Vientiane Palace II opens its doors soon on Regent Street. more >>
Susan Troller
December 1
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The bitter end: Sucre closes
In the past few weeks, diners who made a trip to the Capitol Square for a quick snack or a sweet treat at Sucre left empty-handed. As of Nov. 8, the European-style patisserie at 20 W. Mifflin Street shut down for good. more >>
Susan Troller
November 25
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Let's Eat for $7.70: Fish and fixin's to feed a family of four
Is it possible for more than one person to eat a complete, nutritious meal for $7.70? With the economy in a serious slump, 77 Square posed that question to Lesly Scott, nutrition educator and coordinator with the UW-Extension in Dane County. more >>
Jane Burns
November 24
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It's a boom housing market for Madison's gingerbread man
For Dave Bowden, there is no such thing as a housing crisis. He's building them, he's selling them and people love them, especially in the winter and over the holidays. more >>
Susan Troller
November 21
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Eno Vino Wine Bar chef tapes TV show
Kitt Fraser, chef at Eno Vino, has never been a part of a television cooking show before, and he's not really a fan of the whole celebrity chef phenomenon. But late this week he welcomed Joe Ciminera and the crew from "Taste This T.V." into his kitchen for a taping session featuring two of Eno Vino's signature recipes. more >>
Susan Troller
November 19
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Dayton Street Grille cooks up big-city class
There's no question that chef Charles Lazzareschi has brought real style and panache to the recently revamped main dining room of that slightly dusty dowager, the Concourse Hotel. more >>
Susan Troller
November 19
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Let's Eat for $7.70: Turkey doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg (or a thigh)
When we're talking turkey, how far does $7.70 go? Well, you can release your inner Fred or Wilma Flintstone and go for the gusto of a smoked turkey leg or thigh ($4.11 for the drumstick, $3.54 for the thigh) from Stoddard's Country Grove Market in Cottage Grove. more >>
Susan Troller
November 19
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Adding suds to Turkey Day is as easy as pie
A lot has been written about what wine to serve with turkey, but for the Pilgrims the beverage of choice was beer. And there's a lot to be said for following their example, not just for drinking, but for cooking the whole meal. more >>
Lindsay Christians
November 19
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Salud! Embrace domestic wines this Thanksgiving
Depending on who you listen to, Thanksgiving dinner is either the most difficult meal to pair with wine or the simplest. more >>