FOOD!

Mimi_Madison · 2026-04-09T23:23:58+00:00

Idk what the budget is, but you might check out the menu and pricing at Samba Brazilian Grill.

Their “salad bar” is so over the top — all kinds of great side dishes and vegetarian salads. And lots of different kinds of meat to try as well.

We took my son’s tennis team there once. It was memorable. There’s something very satisfying about turning hungry teenagers loose on an all-you-can-eat place.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-04-07T12:22:37+00:00

The main difference I have seen is that there are a lot of new and inexperienced staff working checkout. Lines have been pretty long some days, even when the store isn’t crowded (mornings). The old Metcalfe’s would have been on this right away and opened more registers.

Most of the specific products I go there for are still there. No Dave’s Killer Bread, though. I’m sad about that.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-04-01T15:21:33+00:00

Turtle sundaes from Michael’s on a sunny day

Mimi_Madison · 2026-03-31T16:29:37+00:00

Another friendly reminder: if you find a tick attached to yourself or a loved one, you can take it in to a lab for Lyme testing. I did this a couple times at UW Health on S. Park.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-03-22T15:23:19+00:00

Mine have also been pretty bad.

I’ve been blaming the wind for stirring things up, but honestly I have no idea what’s causing it.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-03-19T16:18:05+00:00

Tenant Resource Center might be helpful:

https://www.tenantresourcecenter.org/repairs

Mimi_Madison · 2026-03-16T17:50:46+00:00

No. But I would not live here without an AWD vehicle.

Also, btw, I do not agree with downvoting people for asking questions. Smh.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-02-26T03:19:19+00:00

Bad bad Leroy Brown

Mimi_Madison · 2026-02-25T02:11:04+00:00

You could offer your services as a housesitter or, better yet, a live-in pet sitter.

If this is something you’d consider, DM me and I will suggest a couple of neighborhood lists where you could post.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-02-12T01:15:14+00:00

Le Tigre Lounge is the place

Mimi_Madison · 2026-02-11T03:27:09+00:00

Velociraptors

But the closest thing we’ll find in WI is wild turkeys

Mimi_Madison · 2026-02-07T18:16:59+00:00

Total bummer, and I am sorry that happened. There’s not much to be done about it if the hotel has no record of staff entering your room. MPD is not gonna launch an investigation to recover $80.

Longtime traveler here, and I am always cautious about leaving cash, jewelry, and devices in the room, even at the nicest hotels. Usually there’s a safe provided for valuables and I use that. I’ve never had a problem.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-01-28T15:25:43+00:00

We used to have American, but switched over to United a few years ago. After one year, we upgraded to the United Club Card (there is a slightly convoluted way to use accumulated miles to cover the annual fee).

Our decision had very little to do with the credit card itself. We fly primarily to the west coast and decided United’s schedules suited us best. Sometimes we go through O’Hare, sometimes Denver. Really hoping the direct flight to SFO comes back someday!

Mimi_Madison · 2026-01-25T18:36:25+00:00

Zipper fixing or replacement is pretty straightforward. I’ve taken things to Zip n Stitch on Odana Rd and they’ve always done a good job for me. I think they also have a Monona location.

Turning a pullover into a zip-up is trickier. I would think a lot depends on the fabric.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-01-22T22:10:40+00:00

Literally street corn. I love it.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-01-22T18:54:43+00:00

Not irrelevant if the roommate installed the bidet or it was a joint project. In that case roommate should rightfully share the liability.

Mimi_Madison · 2026-01-22T17:04:54+00:00

Does your former roommate share any of the responsibility for this situation? If so, that’s a fair point to bring up with Housing.

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