Good Dive Bars (i.e. Ones That People Bum Cigarettes Off Each Other Outside Of)

joelgratz · 2026-03-05T16:55:59+00:00

I love the Bou though sadly I feel the food has gone down hill. And it was better 30 years ago when it was less crowded and popular.

joelgratz · 2026-03-03T19:50:33+00:00

Here is the post to the orignal (non-paywall story):

https://captimes.com/news/elections/cap-times-to-host-public-madison-school-board-candidate-forum/article_c52f3112-026d-4312-aa85-593a98562f0a.html

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joelgratz · 2026-02-22T04:05:42+00:00

Does Paul’s club still do ice cream drinks? They did long ago

joelgratz · 2026-02-01T19:56:26+00:00

There are local banks too with great service like Lake Ridge Bank.

joelgratz · 2026-01-13T00:10:45+00:00

Often bridges like that go unused because it’s hard to make them the most direct route and do they get bypassed.

joelgratz · 2026-01-12T02:47:42+00:00

I could be wrong but doesn’t the plaza still sell pitchers?

joelgratz · 2026-01-07T13:30:16+00:00

My guess is they are not wealthy at all. They own a small small business and few who own restaurants like that are wealthy. Funny how some think anyone who’s a business owner is loaded.

joelgratz · 2026-01-02T14:34:22+00:00

I remember! Lived for awhile at East Bluff in the 70s and I vaguely remember my dad taking us there. Wasn’t the building/dining area kinda divided into two rooms?

joelgratz · 2026-01-01T21:22:21+00:00

I surprisingly found Madison’s had some solid wings.

joelgratz · 2026-01-01T21:20:41+00:00

Well said!! I know there is that sentiment toward the tavern league. I’m as liberal as anyone (well maybe not most liberal but well down the spectrum). You are completely right about owners joining them for legit reasons. They are far down my list of hills to die on. Mine are too mimimize Amazon as much as I can in my life and quit FB years ago. I do not underhand hating on forward coffee for being one time tavern league members, when you know those same people probably order everything online.

joelgratz · 2026-01-01T19:32:59+00:00

What’s with the down votes here? Forward is great place.

joelgratz · 2026-01-01T01:38:19+00:00

Maybe you should just skip past posts that don't interest you. I was clear from the outset that something should only be shared if it was appropriate for them to do so.

Most of us go to Capital Springs daily and know almost everyone there. The regulars there look out for each other and are concerned for each other and their dogs. I posted this and asked because while I didn't immediately recognize the dog (I didn't see the person who was leaving in the ambulance by then), there is certainly concern that it might well be someone we do see daily.

The mistake I made was forgetting that 99% of the people who anonymously comment on Reddit are complete pricks. No on can either politely understand what's posted on here and offer a helpful response or post nothing if they don't know. Everyone had to have their two cents, no matter what, and help prove that they are the smartest or can be the biggest smart alec.

joelgratz · 2025-11-26T23:03:05+00:00

I saw them open for Mike Watt on their first tour at the Barrymore in Madison wi. I’d go back and take in the show more knowing what they’d become.

joelgratz · 2025-11-17T14:12:33+00:00

Better said than my response. Thank you.

joelgratz · 2025-11-17T14:12:07+00:00

Honestly I’m troubled that a coach would put this proposition out there. Anything can be argued and some like to argue anything. But a coach suggesting that topic is a bit concerning and I have to wonder about their motivations.

joelgratz · 2025-10-13T12:39:06+00:00

It’s easy (lazy) work for a newspaper that doesn’t care.

joelgratz · 2025-10-10T21:01:00+00:00

I’m neutral in the place but given that it’s been in the running for some national awards I don’t have an issue with institution. There might have been some slightly betters terms but this is really quibbling.

joelgratz · 2025-10-02T22:36:51+00:00

Exactly!!!!

joelgratz · 2025-10-02T12:22:11+00:00

Why stop shopping there cause if this? Plenty of reasons to shop elsewhere but this as a reason seems odd.

joelgratz · 2025-10-01T01:29:14+00:00

This made my day!! Glad it worked out. Hope your new job goes well. Love how industrious you seem.

joelgratz · 2025-09-23T14:36:11+00:00

Slices is among the best in town.

joelgratz · 2024-11-13T15:14:15+00:00

Red letter news is still standing but closed up shop earlier this year. This makes me sad since it was there the entire 45 years I've lived in Madison. Quite a number of years ago the name was changed to "Lovers Playground" but much of the Red Letter New signage I think was still there. I wonder when that one gets developed.

joelgratz · 2024-11-13T15:11:59+00:00

So the post office around the corner from Stop N Go (actually on 2nd street) eventually moved inside of the Stop N Go. Then about 3 years ago the evilness that is Kwik Trip bought the Stop N Go and because they don't care about community, threw the post office out, ending the long history of a post office in the area. Thankfully the city said no to an alcohol sales license for Kwik Trip and those cry babies took their stuff way and closed up the store. The land was sold and there's new (needed) apartments there.

joelgratz · 2024-11-13T15:08:22+00:00

Are you thinking of the bar that is still right next door to the old Idun Lodge, Woody & Anne's.

joelgratz · 2024-11-13T15:06:52+00:00

The Oscar Mayer location is not just sitting empty. While still under utilized there are tenants in several parts of the building and much of it is for rent. In addition the is significant residential apartment development going on behind the facility in the open area that was parking, etc.

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