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| What Madison's Talking About |
|  | After a close race, Francesca Hong will campaign with Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley on a “unity tour” this week. (Scott Olson / Getty Images) |
| 🤝 Crowley and Hong Embark on Unity Tour: One day after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley upended expectations and beat state Rep. Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary for governor, Crowley said the two candidates are now on a “unity tour” of the state. The tour will hit stops across the state in the next few days. [Politico] | | 🙏 Corey Ruiz Will Be Laid to Rest Friday: Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Corey Ruiz Friday at Fountain of Life Church. Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who is representing Ruiz’s family, will deliver a “Call to Justice.” Madison police fatally shot Ruiz on July 22. [Madison 365] | | 🚗 The Road Crews Giveth, and the Road Crews Taketh Away: Eastbound North Shore Drive to John Nolen Drive, and the southbound right turn from John Nolen to North Shore have both reopened as construction work has been completed. The northbound left turn from John Nolen to North Shore will remain closed until next spring as part of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project. | - Meanwhile, traffic on Fish Hatchery Road will go down to one lane in each direction between Catalpa Road and Wingra Drive starting Aug. 17. The lane closures are the result of a construction project to connect the Cannonball Bike Path directly to the Wingra Creek Path, which is expected to be completed next spring. [City of Madison]
| | 🏫 Elvehjem School Will Get One of These Four Names: The committee will recommend either Ada Deer Elementary, Capitol View Elementary, Stephanie A. Bernard Elementary, or Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Elementary to the Madison School Board by Aug. 24. | | | 🎟️ Barrymore Theatre Gets New Frontman: Jared Duymovic has been named to lead the east side Barrymore Theatre. The former director of programming at Overture Center will start at the end of August, taking the reins of the historic theater from longtime general manager Steve Sperling, who is retiring after over 30 years. [Isthmus] | | 🎸 Dave Matthews Band Will Crash Into Kohl Center: Tickets go on sale Aug. 21 to see Dave Matthews Band perform Nov. 4 at the Kohl Center. Like Phish did in June, Matthews is using the Madison arena as the first stop on his tour. [UW Badgers] |
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| RIP to These Iconic Madison Restaurants |
|  | Burrito Drive on S. Brearly Street may have closed in 2023, but the burrito-shaped hole it left in the hearts of many Madison diners hasn't healed. (Hayley Sperling / City Cast Madison) |
| Blackened mahi-mahi from Jolly Bob’s. A morning bun from Ovens of Brittany. A She-meh-neh late-night burrito from Burrito Drive. And, as of last month, the dim sum at Hong Kong Cafe. | | These are just a few of the Madison dishes that now live on only in our memories, as the restaurants that once served them are now long gone. On today’s City Cast Madison podcast, the team commiserated about the restaurants, bars, and cafes that we still miss. It’s a healing process, trust me. | | We also asked our readers and listeners to share their favorite defunct restaurants, and dozens of you responded. Here are some of your old favorites you just can’t let go of. Thanks to everybody who wrote in! | | “Paco’s on State Street. Besides delicious food, there was a great bar that limited their margaritas to three per person, for good reason!” – Elizabeth B. | | “Cafe Continental on King St. Nick Schiavo and his family were so wonderful and kind and the place was magic! Really magic! Nick, his mom Rose Marie, and dad Tony and the amazing bar! Simply magic is what it was and I have not been able to find the magic anywhere.” – Danielle V. | | “I really miss Lulu’s. It was my go-to spot for working lunches and their hummus was the only I could get without garlic. Their specials were always great and I loved their falafel sandwiches.“ – Molly C. | | |
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