10.16.2023

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🍝 Pasta-palooza

Celebrate National Pasta Day in Madison at these noodle hot spots

We’re not drooling, you are. | Photo by Fairchild Restaurant

Tomorrow is National Pasta Day, so we’ve rounded up a few places where you can chow down on the best noodles in Madtown.

Lombardino’s, 2500 University Ave.
This Italian spot moved from State Street to University Avenue in the early 1950s. Today, Chef Patrick O’Halloran serves up authentic Italian cuisine with ingredients sourced from Wisconsin farms — the best of both worlds.

We’d order: Sausage orecchiette — “little ears” of pasta with Fraboni’s hot Italian sausage, rapini, roasted garlic cream, and a splash of brandy

Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle, 334 State St.
One of City Editor Ally’s favorite State Street spots, this restaurant has an open kitchen where you can get a front row seat to the noodle pulling.

We’d order: Beef cold noodle — signature sauce, beef, and hand-pulled noodles

Fairchild, 2611 Monroe St.
Chefs Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger put Madison on the foodie map this year by winning the 2023 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest.

We’d order: Pappardelle — Sylvan meadows smoked lamb ragu, harissa, carrot

Bar Corallini, 2004 Atwood Ave.

Fun fact: The restaurant’s name is a nod to the owner’s hometown. Torre del Greco is a village in Naples, Italy where people have dived for coral, or corallini, for centuries.

We’d order: Eight finger cavatelli — shrimp, pink vodka sauce, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, Italian parsley

608 bar corallini pasta — Bar Corallini’s eight finger cavatelli and ricotta gnocchi. | Photo by 608today

Morris Ramen, 106 King St.
Owners Matt Morris, Francesca Hong, and Shinji Muramoto have an impressive culmination of restaurant experience. Think: Working at Osteria Papavero, being the youngest female executive chef in Madison, and owning Restaurant Muramoto, respectively.

We’d order: Morris ramen — chashu pork belly, ajitama, menma

Tribe 9 Foods
This Madison-based food company was founded in 2017 and has products in grocery stores all over the country.

RP’s Pasta Company | Thanks to the brand’s farm-to-fork mantra, you’ll find fresh Wisconsin cheeses and produce on the ingredient list of these pastas.
Taste Republic | The gluten-free sister brand of RP’s
Carla’s Pasta | Freezer-friendly pasta and jarred sauces inspired by the tastes of Northern Italy

Asked

What’s the best pasta shape?

A. Bow tie
B. Rotini
C. Spaghetti/Fettuccini
D. Penne
E. Other

Let us know

Events

Monday, Oct. 16

Best of Madison Taste Party | Monday, Oct. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | The Edgewater, 1000 Wisconsin Pl., Madison | $30 | A throwback-themed tasting event featuring unlimited food and drink samples from Best of Madison winners, and other local vendors.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

The End Is Nye: Midnight at Noon | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Union South, 1308 Dayton St., Madison | Free | Screening and Q&A with director Brannon Braga and producer Rachel Hargreaves-Heald.
Trivia Night with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 7-8 p.m. | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W Mifflin St, Madison | Free | Test your historical knowledge with this fun, virtual trivia hour with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum (teams or individual players welcome).*

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Madison Jazz Jam | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6-9:30 p.m. | COPA, 2841 Index Rd., Madison | Free | A 6-7 p.m. educational workshop followed by a 7-9:30 p.m. open jam.
Boys Like Girls | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $39.50 | Two is Better Than One, so bring a friend along to this rock show.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Public Health Vaccine Clinic | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 10:30 a.m. | Goodman South Madison Library, 2222 S Park St., Madison | Free | Free COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots administered by Public Health Madison and Dane County.
Madison Night Market | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 4-9 p.m. | State Street, Madison | Free | The last Night Market of the season will be put on in partnership with the Wisconsin Science Festival’s Science on the Square.

Friday, Oct. 20

Witches Night Out | Friday, Oct. 20 | 4-10 p.m. | Starkweather Brewing Co., 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison | Cost of purchase | Featuring psychic readings, an exclusive beer release, and tribal witch dancers.
Friday Family Films | Friday, Oct. 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Goodman South Library, 2222 S. Park St., Madison | Free | Get the family together for a free screening of “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.”

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Drink

Should you really drink 8 glasses of water per day?

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News Notes

Traffic

North Fair Oaks Avenue is fully closed to traffic at the railroad tracks just south of Thurber Avenue until Wednesday, Oct. 18. Additionally, the 100 block of North Allen Street will be closed to through traffic between Chamberlain and Van Hise avenues tomorrow morning.

Sports

In a historic achievement, Mark Johnson, the University of Wisconsin women’s hockey coach, secured his 600th career victory with a 9-0 triumph over Minnesota State at LaBahn Arena. Johnson is the first women’s hockey coach to reach this milestone, and his 21-season career also includes an impressive seven NCAA championships. (Sports Illustrated)

Development

Madison plans to spend $1 million to purchase land from a developer for a 15-acre public park near the former Oscar Mayer plant. The developer, Lincoln Avenue Capital, will dedicate nine acres for the park, with the city buying a six-acre wetland for $1 million. The City Council will make a final decision tomorrow. (Madison.com)

Seasonal

Stoughton’s popular Screamin’ Acres haunted attracted is only open 10 nights a year. Don’t miss 2023’s remaining dates — this and next weekend, and Saturday, Nov. 4. Thrill seekers can look forward to a revamped 3-D version of the “Side Effects” freak show, and an expanded 3,000-sqft outdoor haunt. (NBC 15)

Traffic

Atwood Avenue now allows two-way traffic from Fair Oaks Avenue to Cottage Grove Road. While construction of the new Starkweather Creek bridge is ongoing, most of Atwood is accessible for biking and walking. One lane remains closed for construction, with completion expected by November.

Environment

UW students can get free energy sustainability kits via the Focus on Energy Higher Education Kit Challenge until Oct. 31. The kits offer water and energy-saving items, and the campus with the most orders wins $5,000 for sustainability projects. (Badger Herald)

Edu

The Verona Area School District is considering purchasing 60 acres in Fitchburg for a future high school, anticipating an increase in K-5 students. The site costs $1.62 million, with plans for a large high school and sports facilities. Concerns about traffic and city expansion were raised, and the board will seek approval for the purchase on Oct. 23. (Verona Press)

Concert

Big Top Events requested permission to host up to 12 concerts at Breese Stevens in 2024 due to Milwaukee venues being occupied during the RNC. Commissioners approved 10. Big Top plans to collaborate with the city and neighborhood to address concerns and pay a $10,000 fee for each additional concert above seven. (Isthmus)

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Healthcare

💉 Flu Fighters

It’s flu season in Madison, here’s where you can get a vaccine

Take advantage of free flu vaccines in Madison. | Photo via Canva Pro

Nothing says “the holidays are here” like everyone and their mother coming down with a seasonal sickness. It’s flu season in Madison, so we’re checking out some preventative care options to consider.

Public Health Madison and Dane County offers free flu vaccines to Madisonians who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccinations at the following locations:

South Park Street Clinic, 2230 S. Park St. | Mondays
East Washington Avenue Clinic, 2705 E. Washington Ave. | Tuesdays
DeForest Area Public Library, 203 Library St., DeForest | Wednesdays
Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave. | Wednesdays

Note: If you’re bringing multiple family members to be vaccinated, separate appointments must be made for everyone getting the poke.

COVID-19 vaccines are also available. Check out this mobile clinic map to find a vaccination pop-up near you, no appointment is necessary.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ally

From the editor

Gnochhi, penne, and orzo are on the top of my pasta shapes tier list, while most of the longer noodles score lower in my book. Although, I can make a long noodle exception for Fairchild’s spaghetti carbonara. Let us know your pas†a shape hot takes.

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