UPDATE:  Picasso’s of McFarland has opened.  You can dine in, carry out, or even order for deliver.  Here’s their basic information:
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
 See more info here.
As previously reported, Angelo’s in McFarland has closed.  The good news is that the restaurant will not stay empty for long.  Picasso’s [...]

Angelo’s, on Farwell in McFarland, shut their doors recently.  At first, this was somewhat disappointing, because Angelo’s was one of the few, albeit not very bright, rays of hope in the dining wasteland which is McFarland.  Having dined at Angelo’s on a semi-regular basis, we knew that it was on the ropes, as the menu kept becoming [...]

Azzalino’s Bar and Grill
416 S. Park Street
Madison, WI   230-5359

The former (rather grungy) Bennett’s on Park has been replaced by Azzalino’s Bar and Grill.  Touted as a speakeasy styled sports bar, this new venture focuses on bar food and some specialty sandwiches.
Have you tried it?  Let us know!  Add your comments below.
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TRU Tavern and Grill
159 W. Main Street
Cambridge, WI  (608) 423-3000
TRU Tavern and Grill opened in April, but we hadn’t had the opportunity to go and check it out.  Located on Main Street in an old mill that is over 150 years of age, this once housed the rather infamous Clay Market Cafe.  We most recently [...]

Inka Heritage
602 S. Park St
Madison, WI  Phone: 310-4282
Inka Heritage has opened on Park Street.  Serving up Peruvian food, Inka Heritage offers seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees.
Have you tried it?  Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Buffalo Wild Wings
Pier 37 Shopping Center, 6544 Monona Drive
Monona, WI
This east side location joins the State Street location as the newest entry into this chain.  Serving casual food in a casual atmosphere, this sports bar is open for lunch, dinner and late night dining.

Papa Bear’s BBQ
4527 Cottage Grove Rd
Madison, WI
Papa Bear’s BBQ has opened on Madison’s east side.  Taking over the vacant storefront which had been previously occupied by Bull’s BBQ, Papa Bear’s BBQ brings good, convenient brisket, chicken, ribs and sides to an area which desperately needs it!
We’ve tried it, we liked it, we’ll be back.

El Pescador
2810 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI  227-1055
Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m
El Pescador, a Mexican restaurant specializing in seafood, has opened on East Washington Avenue.  Owned by one of the principals in the local Laredo’s restaurants, this restaurant is influenced by Brazilizan, Colombian, Peruvian and other [...]

Sundance 608
Hilldale Mall
Madison, WI
Sundance Cinemas 608 has opened at Hilldale Mall.  While it may seem strange to announce this on the Madison Dining Blog, this new establishment offers more than just a cinema, including:

Caffé 608, serving San Francisco-based Peet’s Coffee’s and Teas, fresh breakfast items and sandwiches – Open 6 a.m. to late night.
Bar Bistro [...]

The Continental
2784 S. Fish Hatchery Rd.
Fitchburg, WI
608-661-4161
The Continental has opened in the building which formerly housed La Paella.  This new restaurant is run by the same people who operate Cafe Continental in downtown Madison.  We’ll be checking it out and we’ll let you know what we think.  If you’ve tried it, let us know by [...]