Brickhouse BBQ will be opening on Gorham Street. Scheduled to Open mid-2009, this restaurant will feature a full menu featuring different types of meats, barbeques, and side dishes.

Madison’s Far East side should be brimming with dining hope. Talula has opened, and we’re excited.

Talula has opened on Madison’s far east side. Occupying the spot that was the long-time CJ’s, followed by the short-term Mexicali Rose, Talula’s still maintains the pink building and the patio seating (hold-overs from the Mexicali Rose days).

EDIT:  See Review Here!
Tilted Kilt
420 Gammon Way
Madison, WI
Yes, the Tilted Kilt has now opened.  Judging from the strong opinions that we’re already getting from Madison Diners, we can’t wait to get the feedback.
We’ll be checking out more than the wait staff uniforms soon, and we’ll let you know what we think of their food.  In [...]

Picasso’s of McFarland
4706 Farwell St
McFarland, WI 53558
608-579-1200
Hours:
Sunday, Tues-Thu 4-9pm
Friday - Saturday 4-10pm
Closed Monday
Picasso’s in McFarland has been open for a few weeks now, and is off to a great start.  Joining its sister restaurant, Picasso’s of Madison, this restaurant features pizza, Italian cuisine, and other items, available for dine in, carry out or delivery in [...]

EDIT:  See Review of Tilted Kilt - Click Here 
Madison Diner Ted first alerted us to the fact that the Peppermill Grill and Bar appeared to have closed.  We frequented Peppermill relatively often for lunch, and are sorry to see it go.
Replacing the Peppermill is a new establishment, The Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery.  This should [...]

EDITED TO ADD:  See our complete review here.
Madison Diner Tom gave us a heads-up that the owners of Tru in Cambridge have opened a new establishment.  Located in Cottage Grove, the 1855 Saloon Grill serves pasta, seafood, pizza, steaks and a wide assortment of other dishes. 
218 S. Main Street
Cottage Grove, WI
(608) 839-3700
Menu served 11AM - [...]

Madison Dining Online recently reviewed Liliana’s Restaurant in Fitchburg.   You can see that review here.  While we liked the restaurant, and recommended that our Madison Diners give it a try, there were some problem which we experienced that were pointed out in our review.
Chef/Owner Dave Heide appears to have put considerable thought and time into crafting a very [...]

Liliana’s Restaurant
2951 Triverton Pike
Fitchburg, WI 53714
(608) 442-4444
Hours:
Lunch Monday through Saturday 11am-2pm
Dinner every day 5pm-9pm
Liliana’s: A Tale of Two Restaurants (It was the best of meals, it was the worst of meals…) 
Liliana’s Restaurant has opened in Fitchburg. Owned by Executive Chef David Heide, the menu focuses on recreating the ambience and the flavor of the French [...]

Erin’s Snug Irish Pub
4601 American Pkwy
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 242-7616
Erin’s Snug Irish Pub has opened on the far East side of Madison.  Located way out in what used to be considered the outskirts of town, but now nestled into the development which has sprung up around American Family Insurance, it seems a natural fit for the [...]