dreamover Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 By this time of year, my girlfriend and I have usually done 2 or 3 road trips, but this year has been exceptionally busy. Next Sunday-Tuesday we are driving up to Madison, Wi. i haven't been through in nearly a decade and I was 16 back then. I know about Strictly Discs and MadCity and I've heard good things about The Green Owl (vegan). I always prefer to hear something from locals though. We will be at the Majestic on monday night for Bat For Lashes and staying near there. I'd love some record store and indie-shopping type suggestions as well as places to eat vegan and places to get good microbrews. Not sure how many Madison-ites are on this board, but any suggestion will help. Might check out the zoo too. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneatingcow Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://www.earwaxwisconsin.com/Ear_Wax_Record_Shops.php Been forever since I've been in there but this was a great hardcore record store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Ear Wax is there too if you're into punk stuff! EDIT: maneatingcow knows what's up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://www.capital-brewery.com/ The Supper Club and Wisconsin Amber are super tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 awesome! thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochambo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I spent a night in jail there once. The food was alright, free cable and drunk college kids after 2:00AM. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 too bad you won't be in town for the Dwarves/Queers/Masked Intruder show on Thursday. venues-I'm not a huge fan of the Majestic. They get decent shows but the layout sort of blows and it's too expensive to drink there. If you have an evening available, you should check out whatever is happening at the Frequency or the High Noon Saloon. records - There's B side records on State street. beers - Capital Amber, Ale Asylum Hoppalicious, and New Glarus Spotted cow are all popular and on tap at most bars. vegetables - those green things? try Himal Chuli on State Street or take a hike down to Lao Laan-Xang, the Weary Traveler on Willie street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscodeman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://www.theoldfashioned.com/ Go to The Old Fashioned on the Capitol Square for microbrews. They have like 50 on tap, and 150 bottled beers that are all native to WI. I can't comment on what they have for vegan-friendly foods, but I love that place. If you have time, do a brewery tour. There's Capital Brewery and Ale Asylum, and maybe Sprecher's as well but I'm not sure. I know Sprecher's has a restaurant that I've heard is cool from friends but I have yet to go there. Basically all the record stores I go to have been mentioned already. Indie-type shopping, I have no idea haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacaroo21 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Check out Crescendo Coffee while you're there. Super rad couple owns/runs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'm taking note! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 breakfast. Go to Gotham Bagels. pretty sure they have vegan options (tofu "cream cheese"?) and their grapefruit juice is amazing. the pineapple mint is supposed to be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You can go to either of the terraces, uw union or monona, both are very pretty at sunset. My record store order would be Best strictly disc Earwax Mad city B side There are some boutiques and book stores that you might be interested in. I have only been to the majestic and I wasn't a huge fan, but they get good shows and it is a good location for me. High noon is one I have heard of but won't be going there until chuck ragan. School starts right after Labor Day so you will avoid most of that non-sense. Ian's pizza is a favorite but don't know if there is a vegan option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Check out majestic s Facebook page they are saying you can bring a plus one for every ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 http://www.theoldfashioned.com/ Go to The Old Fashioned on the Capitol Square for microbrews. They have like 50 on tap, and 150 bottled beers that are all native to WI. I can't comment on what they have for vegan-friendly foods, but I love that place. If you have time, do a brewery tour. There's Capital Brewery and Ale Asylum, and maybe Sprecher's as well but I'm not sure. I know Sprecher's has a restaurant that I've heard is cool from friends but I have yet to go there. Basically all the record stores I go to have been mentioned already. Indie-type shopping, I have no idea haha I've only been to Madison 2 other times before tonight to go to shows at the Majestic however this time we left super early so we could make a stop somewhere fun. So we took your suggestion and stopped at The Old Fashioned and we absolutely loved it. Tried some great beers and had delicious burgers before our show tonight. I just really wanted to say thanks for the suggestion and I think I really like Madison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 i stopped at the old fashioned when i was there too. had the nicest bartender that was totally cool with putting flights together based on our taste. awesome! Also checked out Le Tigre lounge which was the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm heading back to Madison this weekend. It's a real quick trip and I'm staying downtown, right by the capital. Going to a show at the majestic again. Are there any good shops to check out down there? Clothes, books, etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I don't think that real people buy things from any of the shops around the cap square or State street. However, if you did not on your previous trip, it might be worth taking a walk down State. If you are feeling adventurous, you can head down Willy st (Williamson). There are a lot of mom and pop type stores on Willy st--primarily restaurants and worthless hippy junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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