#1

Kabul Restaurant Afghan, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Casual/Family 541 State Street, Madison (608) 256-6322  I love this restaurant; but, then, I love a dining experience. I like real food made in a real kitchen, not frozen food cooked in the microwave. And this food was good -- spicy and flavorful. It's a little bit like Indian cuisine, but with its own...

#2

Bluephies Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Fast Food 2701 Monroe Street Suite 700, Madison (608) 231-3663  Bluephies was amazing! They had so many different, contemporary foods and interesting dining combinations. The desert (chocolate peanut butter custard pie) was fantastic, the bread and sundried tomatoe butter was amazing, and my dinner of salmon BLT...

#3	Laredo's Mexican 4001 Lien Road, Madison (608) 278-0585  I have lived in Southern California and Texas, both of which have excellent Mexican restaurants and Laredo's ranks with the best of them (in my opinion). Definitely my favorite restaurant in Madison.

#4

Jim Delaneys Charcoal Steaks Seafood, Steak House 449 Grand Canyon Dr, Madison (608) 833-7337  Delaney's was great! I sat at the bar and had the ostrich wellington for an App. and the flagship steak, NY Strip for dinner..The service was great and they know there bar knowledge. Can wait to get back to madison.

#5	Thai Orchid Thai 6714 Raymond Road, Madison (608) 273-8890  really great curry