Bub's Burger Joint Reviewed by The Isthmus

Madison's free, weekly newspaper, The Isthmus, recently published a review of Bub's Burger Joint (Madison, Wisconsin) comparing the local offering favorably to Five Guys.

BFS Review: Culver's Butter Burgers ~ A Franchise With Local Heritage

"This story begins in the unforgettable spring of 1983.  Ms. Pacman struck a blow for women's rights and a young Joe Piscopo taught us how to laugh." ~ Marge Simpson

All right...Culver's story actually begins in the summer of 1984, but I am never able to resist the gratuitous usage of a Simpson's quote.

As far as the reviews are concerned on this site, I have always intended to stay away from the national mega-chains (Chili's, Applebees, McDonald's, BK, Hardees, etc...).  If one were to offer a regional item, maybe.  Otherwise there is enough out there about those places already.  Culver's, with its now 400+ locations, seems like the type of place that I should pass over, but I have motivations beyond size for this write up.  I currently live in Sauk City, the official hometown of Culver's.  I just couldn't pass that opportunity up.

BFS Review: Late Night at The Great Dane

 

I am not one to go on a lot of late night burger runs but when an opportunity to visit one of Madison's top burger and suds joints presents itself, it is hard to say no.  The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co, now with 4 locations (3 in Madison, 1 in Wausau), has quickly become a Madison institution since opening its doors in 1994.  A unique menu and high quality ingredients have earned the brewpub a solid reputation for fantastic food, especially burgers. 

A friend had invited me to stop by after work for an election night victory party.  The Great Dane keeps the kitchen open until midnight.  Considering I would be at work until after 11:00, that was all I needed to convince me that an after hours burger excursion was in order.  This is a burger blog, not a political blog, so I won't go into any of my thoughts on the election results here.  I walked through the door at 11:37, and happily placed my order at the bar.  The candidate my friend was supporting ended up losing his election, which created a distinctly somber and reserved atmosphere.  I tried to come across as somewhat less than ecstatic that I was about the eat a great burger and drink a fine local brew.  I blended into the crowd and awaited my late night treat.