Archive for February, 2010

Smoky’s

Smoky’s

Entering Smoky’s on University Avenue is like walking into a bygone era. I understand that this may seem like a cliché opening—the “dark and stormy night” kind—but, it is a necessary statement to describe a place like Smoky’s. Clichés gain their status because of familiarity, longevity and recognizability. One can honestly say that Smoky’s is the product of a bygone era, and a very successful one at that.

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Posted in Smoky's Club on February 22 by admin

The Nitty Gritty Ageing with Style

The Nitty Gritty Ageing with Style

As Featured in the August 2005 Issue of Madison Originals Magazine

A quick quiz for self-described residents of a college town. Due to sporting events at the Kohl Center, you have been to the Nitty Gritty:
a) Once on game day
b) At least twice in one weekend
c) What’s wrong with sleeping on a cot halfway between the [...]

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Posted in Featured, Nitty Gritty-Downtown, Nitty Gritty-Middleton on February 8 by admin

Nau-Ti-Gal Valentines Specials

Title: Nau-Ti-Gal Valentines SpecialsLocation: Nau-Ti-GalLink out: Click hereDescription: Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with your sweetheart at Nau-Ti-Gal
Steak and Lobster for 2 just $50 Fri-Sun
Valentine’s Brunch 2/14 10am-2pm
Open for dinner 2/14
Reservations accepted 608-246-3130Start Date: 2010-02-12End Date: 2010-02-14

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Posted in Uncategorized on February 3 by Lisa Lathrop

Valentine’s Weekend Celebration

Title: Valentine’s Weekend CelebrationLocation: Mariner’s InnLink out: Click hereDescription: Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with your sweetie at Mariner’s Inn
Open early (serving at 4 pm) on 2/14
Accepting reservations 608-246-3120Start Date: 2010-02-12End Date: 2010-02-14

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Posted in Uncategorized on February 3 by Lisa Lathrop

Bringing Italy’s Best to Madison

Bringing Italy’s Best to Madison

“Come in as you are,” he calls out encouragingly, scanning the street for anyone craving an Italian meal. He’s an exceptionally good-natured recruiter, forever chuckling and sporting an appropriately jovial handlebar moustache. That’s right; you know who I’m talking about. It’s the Lombardino’s guy.

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Posted in Featured, Lombardino's Italian Restaurant on February 1 by nate