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| - This place is tough for me to recommend. Not because it isn't good - it is really good. We were turned onto this place by someone who had lived in the area for a long time. We also told him that we didn't need anything fancy. This is a typical neighborhood bar - think Archie Bunker's Place - that I swear they knew we are not Madisonites the moment we walked in the door.
Fortunately, Wisconsin people are very friendly. We were shown to our hightop table by Kasey (or it may be Kelsey, I've sleep since we left there). She gave us the "first timer" rundown and graciously offered to let us experience all of the appetizers: french fries, sweet potato fries, fried perch, fried cod, and of course - cheese curds. All four of us opted for burgers. When my burger came out without bacon (which I had asked for double-bacon), our server came back with literally a BOWL of bacon. Can I have some bacon with a side of bacon?!? Yes please!!! The burgers were to die for. The bacon was not from Sysco (or Walmart for that matter).
We ended the meal - and evening - with an Old Fashioned. I should admit that I am not a dark liquor fan... or rather it is not a friend to me. But on our server's recommendation, we ordered three (someone had to drive) Old Fashioned with Korbel Brandy. First off: they are BIG drinks. Second, they go down like they have no alcohol in them. Wait 30 minutes and you will want to find a bed to take a long sleep in. If you have eaten the aforementioned food items, be prepared to wake up in the middle of the night needing water to help with the sodium intake. Also, put two aspirin on your bedstand so that you can take those and go back to sleep and dream of happy Wisconsin Badgers.
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