Favourite Metropolis
Winner
Madison, Wisconsin
Chelsea and Sam have lived in Chicago, Copenhagen, Bristol, and now Madison. What fortunate folks they’re! Now we have loved visiting them in all and love town they now name house.
Favourite Restaurant
Winner
Off Broadway, Madison, Wisconsin
We love this place proper across the nook from Chelsea and Sam’s home that includes a tremendous beer choice and supper membership meals like fried rooster, pork chops, nice salads and Friday Evening Fish Fry. I really like the fried cheese curds!
Runners up
Madison can be a nice foodie city. Listed here are a number of extra of our favorites!
The Harvey Home, Sardine, Twister Room, Tempest, Mint Mark, homecoming, Nook, Taqueria Guadalajara
Favourite Vineyard Visits
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American Wine Undertaking – Mineral Level, Wisconsin
I used to be knocked out by the standard of the wines at AWP, who sources all native, chilly local weather grapes. The proprietor Erin had labored and studied in California and New Zealand earlier than returning to her house state to champion native grapes. She makes nice whites and reds with grapes corresponding to St. Pepin, LaCrosse, and Marquette however my favorites are her glowing Pet Nat and Piquette.
Greatest Wine Retailers
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Sq. Wine Co., Madison
With views of the Capitol constructing exterior the entrance window, that is the whole lot you desire a wine store to be. The proprietor Andrea has curated a superb choice of bottles targeted on small household run wineries from world wide. She could be very educated and is joyful to assist select the proper wine for any event. She greets all her regulars as they arrive within the door the place they’ll order wine by the glass as they store or open a bottle and luxuriate in it on a sofa.
Runner up
Doe Bay Wine Co., Orcas Island
A superb bottleshop in Eastsound specializing in wine, beer, and cider from the Pacific Northwest with a concise assortment from world wide. Cheese and charcuterie are additionally obtainable.
Greatest Bar
Winner
Muskellounge – Madison
Set in an unlikely strip mall this an important spot to catch the Sunday sport, play a number of rounds of Jenga with associates, and even catch a stay bluegrass session. With a unbelievable assortment of beers on draft, an important cocktail menu, and out of doors seating, this has grow to be a favourite spot to unwind and even convey Andy (Chelsea and Sam’s canine)!
Greatest Hikes
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Cascade Canyon Path – Grand Teton Nationwide Park
The Nationwide Parks actually are nationwide treasures and we took benefit of our time within the US visiting a number of of them. We liked all our hikes in Grand Teton with the spectacular surroundings and wildlife, however this one actually stood out. Because of recommendation from one of many Park Rangers, we accessed this path from Jenny Lake Lodge, avoiding the crowds who cross the lake on the ferry and solely go up so far as Inspiration Level. Better of all we noticed a number of moose! I want we had introduced binoculars for a better look.