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3 days ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper |Alina Hunter-Grah

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Madison’s food scene? Check out these buzz-worthy places to eat and drink in the Isthmus — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it. Taco Madre | 2827 Atwood Ave. | RestaurantA new Mexican restaurant is now open in the former location of Daisy Cafe, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of dishes like breakfast burritos, tacos, and choripollo.

1 week ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper

Small Business Week is here, and we’re gearing up to spread the local love. We’ve chatted with some Madison small businesses to celebrate the folks who make up the backbone of our local economy. And now, we are sharing those conversations. First on our list is Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Delicatessen, located on 108 Owen Rd. This local eatery, walk-up counter, and catering service has been in business since 1971 with a crew of 35 dedicated members.

3 weeks ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Emily Shea-Owen

Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11 and Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, it’s a great time to give a gift that says I appreciate you to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the cozy sweatshirts, thoughtful jewelry, and funny candles we think will do the trick:Outdoor solar lantern | $29.99 | Embossed with a hummingbird design, this solar lantern’s LED battery charges naturally throughout the day.

1 month ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Mitch Hooper |Jonathan Shipley |Ally Geiger

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and you can discover why it’s such a big dill right here in the Isthmus. Madison is home to dozens of pickleball courts — both indoor and outdoor — and our patch is still growing. The city just approved plans to convert an old Amazon warehouse into a pickleball facility with 10 courts, and it could be finished by this summer. Until then, these local courts are where you’ll find us, paddle in hand.

1 month ago | 608today.6amcity.com | Dayten Rose |Ally Geiger

Did you know that Madison is home to the world’s largest Brat Fest? Nah, just kidding. If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts — and there’s plenty of interesting factoids to go around. As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of 608’s history, oddest characteristics, and more. Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of this, or maybe you’ll learn something new. Either way, test your local knowledge with these 15 interesting facts. 1.