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Restaurant Roundup

🍽️ Get it while it’s hot

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Looking for the newest restaurants in Madison’s food scene? Check out these buzz-worthy places to eat and drink in the Isthmus — plus, one spot coming soon.

Baked Wings & Things, 250 State St. | Wings
Just like the name suggests, you’ll find baked chicken wings here, plus a wide range of other bar foods like smash burgers, fries, tots, and onion rings.

Moon Bar, 328 W. Gorham St. | Bar
No need to grab Katy Perry to travel to this intergalactic bar that is now slinging drinks on UW campus.

Lane’s Bakery, 2120 W. Greenview Dr. | Bakery | ETA: Winter 2025
This 70+ year old bake shop coming back, just in a different form. It will no longer offer sales through a retail front, but soon you can get your hands on its delicious items through TnT’s Catering.

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