{"id":11018,"date":"2017-03-25T17:37:54","date_gmt":"2017-03-25T22:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abodo.com\/blog\/?p=11018"},"modified":"2021-01-05T09:24:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T15:24:11","slug":"5-great-dinner-spots-yps-madison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/5-great-dinner-spots-yps-madison\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Dinner Spots for YPs in Madison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Madison, Wisconsin<\/a>, is one of the most livable, YP-friendly cities in the country. Home to a major Big 10 research university, multiple Fortune 500 companies, and a thriving tech scene \u2014 aided in part by Epic, the health care software titan that was founded in Madison in 1979 \u2014 the city is full of young, affluent Millennials in their 20s and 30s. And since there are a ton of affordable apartments in Madison<\/a>, they have money to spend. Madison\u2019s dining scene caters to them with chefs and restaurants offering sophisticated menus, often featuring ingredients sourced from local farms, creameries, breweries, and purveyors.
\nBut if you\u2019re new to the city \u2014 or new to anything more gourmet than the Wendy\u2019s four-for-four \u2014 it can be hard to know where to start. So here are five essential dinner spots for YPs in Madison.<\/p>\n

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  1. Graze<\/a><\/strong>
    \nTory Miller\u2019s farm-to-table mecca on the square sources most of its ingredients from Dane County, and makes liberal use of the farmers market just outside its floor-to-ceiling windows. Dishes run the gamut from Wisco classics (the best cheese curds in the city) to inventive takes on Korean comfort food (the bibimbap is a standout).<\/li>\n
  2. Lucille<\/a><\/strong>
    \nWhat do you get when you hollow out a bank, install a pizza oven, and set some of Madison\u2019s best bartenders loose? One of the best \u2014 and most hopping \u2014 places to have a slice and a cocktail. Pizzas run the gamut from thin crust, Neapolitan-style pies to thick, Detroit-style pans, and the excellent beer list is accompanied by a bar menu heavily focused on rum. Plus, they turned the bank\u2019s vault into a basement dance lounge. Proceed down the stairs with caution, especially if you\u2019ve downed a couple of the bar\u2019s delicious daiquiris.<\/li>\n
  3. Pig in a Fur Coat<\/a><\/strong>
    \nIt\u2019s almost perverse that Pig in a Fur Coat, with its dedication to all things porcine, is on hippie-friendly Willy Street. But isthmus-dwellers flock to this intimate, meat-loving joint, which marries classic Italian technique with boundary-pushing ingredients and dishes. There\u2019s nary a vegetable in sight \u2014 but plenty of duck fat, foie gras, and gorgeous charcuterie. And an informed wine list \u2014 and excellent cocktail program \u2014 is sure to make dinner a boozy, indulgent affair.<\/li>\n
  4. Sardine<\/a><\/strong>
    \nFor a city situated on two lakes, Madison doesn\u2019t have many waterfront restaurants. But the city is lucky to have Sardine, which is tucked into the Machinery Row on Lake Monona. With high ceilings and exposed wood beams, it\u2019s one of the prettiest dining rooms in Madison, with great views of the lake. The food \u2014 mostly French bistro classics, with a special focus on seafood \u2014 doesn\u2019t disappoint either. Also, this is the place for one of the best brunches in the city.<\/li>\n
  5. Forequarter<\/a><\/strong>
    \nThis tiny space on East Johnson is home to some of the most consistently innovative, interesting cooking in the city \u2014 as well as a fair amount of taxidermy. (Look for the badger over the door.) It\u2019s the restaurant arm of Underground Butcher, Madison\u2019s premier butcher shop, and features many of their products \u2014 ethically-raised pork, beef, and chicken. The charcuterie is predictably excellent, as are the steaks. But the restaurant really shines when it comes to vegetables and creativity, and its constantly-changing menu reflects both the changing seasons and the restless, innovative minds back in the tiny kitchen. Come here for pan-seared shiitakes with black garlic, or a lamb roast with fermented jalapeno, yogurt, and mint. And don\u2019t forget the cocktails \u2014 they\u2019re excellent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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