Embark on a snack route from one end of the isthmus to the other. We’ve plotted points along a few snack-full courses from happy hour specials to late night menus and everything in between.
Photo illustration by Tim Burton. Source photos: Madison Magazine Archives; Nicole Peaslee, Nikki Hansen; courtesy of Tavernakaya, Fairchild
1. NEAR WEST
Start on Monroe Street at Sequoia for a Japanese beer at happy hour and a bowl of spicy edamame, then head to Fairchild for the deviled eggs and seasonal appetizer. Dig into Everly’s cauliflower fundido at the last Monroe Street stop before moving on to Regent Street for a Kosharie kebab or two. Finish the night at Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè with a dreamy affogato.
Photo illustration by Tim Burton. Source photos: Madison Magazine Archives; Nicole Peaslee, Nikki Hansen; courtesy of Tavernakaya, Fairchild
2. DOWNTOWN
Grab a Taiwanese-style milk tea at Taiwan Little Eats, then hit the Square for togarashi fries and O.G. pork buns at Tavernakaya before diving into a bowl of Mexican street corn from Canteen. That’ll keep you full for a bit, but pick things up later with empanadas from the late-night menu at Lucille and a warm basket of Russian dumplings at Paul’s Pel’meni.
Photo illustration by Tim Burton. Source photos: Madison Magazine Archives; Nicole Peaslee, Nikki Hansen; courtesy of Tavernakaya, Fairchild
3. NEAR EAST
Whet your appetite with a seasonal veggie snack at Green Owl Café on Atwood Avenue, then head to Starkweather Brewing Co. for a beer and a bite of landjaeger. If you still have room, sidle up to the bar at Ohio Tavern for tacos and a drink, or go for something a bit more avant-garde with Mint Mark’s selection of small plates and cocktails. Round out your evening with a little jazz — book it over to Williamson Street for a snacky basket at Café Coda.
Emma Waldinger is associate editor at Madison Magazine.
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