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Madison's freshest grub guide: New restaurants since Summer 2005

Madison has been known for having the most restaurants per capita, with 477 listed in the Isthmus's Annual Manual.  

Madison's freshest grub guide: New restaurants since Summer 2005

Madison has been known for having the most restaurants per capita, with 477 listed in the Isthmus's Annual Manual.  

A worthy, engaging contest

Matt Siegel used to have perfect vision, but for the past six years, he has continually lost sight in his right eye. Today, he cannot see anything out of his right eye. This unusual ailment of the 2004 UW-Madison graduate is caused by brain tumors.  

For ruins of St. Raphael, future remains unclear

St. Raphael Cathedral holds memories for generations of Madison residents. A new steeple still perches atop the ruins of Madison's oldest church, but after the March 14 blaze there is still no word about rebuilding the landmark. 

The most romantic holiday of the year

In less than 48 hours, the most romantic day of the year will fall upon us.  

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Heather Vitale: It's the degradation, baby 

UW's romantic retreats

Bascom Hill 

Messing's 'Date' not that great

Amidst the dark musicals and over-the-top Hollywood blockbusters now plaguing the theaters, there is little room for a film that encompasses nothing more than a pleasant two-hour romp.  

Match made in Madison

If you have ever watched a men's basketball game on TV you have undoubtedly seen the camera pan the student section a number of times to find a particular blonde wearing her red sweater, sitting among the band. If you have been to a lot of games at the Kohl Center you have probably seen this same blonde dressed to kill and singing the national anthem. Meet Alexis Schrubbe. And fellas, I hate to break it to you, but she is unavailable. 

Definition of marriage must be separate from religion

Homosexuals are akin to the people who prefer vanilla ice cream. Both are choices which have validity to the person who chooses them, but, to be honest, I do not fully understand either one.  

Calling a do-over for the holidays

This week, a new solution to the Halloween problem may have been found, and it surprisingly doesn't involve putting landmines on the I-90 to keep rowdy visitors away. 

Calling a do-over for the holidays

This week, a new solution to the Halloween problem may have been found, and it surprisingly doesn't involve putting landmines on the I-90 to keep rowdy visitors away. 

Characters, neuroses drive 'Sideways'

Two friends embark on a road trip. One is an actor past his prime about to get married. The other is a divorced novelist who never had a prime. Together, they chase women and drink heavily while they fight insecurities and impending mid-life crises. In abstract, nothing about \Sideways"" should be distinctive. Yet in his latest effort, director Alexander Payne lends startling humor and humanity to familiar premises, crafting his best work to date and perhaps the best movie of the year. 

Marriage amendment debate resurfacing

On Election Day, a majority of voters in 11 states wed a new amendment to their respective state's constitution-a definition of marriage that excludes gays and lesbians. When the Wisconsin Legislature reconvenes this January, it will be poised to let the people decide whether the Badger State will be next to say \I do"" to a constitutional amendment that bans same-sex marriage. 

John Updike takes his 'Village' to new heights

John Updike is treading familiar ground. Of course, anyone who has written as much as well as he has can relax and repeat a few themes.  

Some advice before you cast your vote

The end is near. We only have eight days until the political ads and celebrity speeches will all be over. Finally the advertising space on television will be used for something more important, like car dealerships or sporting good stores. 

ESPN: We'd do anything

I didn't have cable until I was 10. I know, I can't believe it either. Not that the 70 extra channels are that great, but there is that one channel that I desperately needed: ESPN. 

Reese's acting makes 'Vanity' far above fair

An early scene in \Vanity Fair"" has Becky Sharp (Reese Witherspoon) trying to impress a possible suitor, a wealthy soldier stationed in India, by declaring that she adores everything about the country. She takes a bite of spicy curry as proof, her eyes water and she conceals a grimace. She turns smilingly towards the suitor and flirtatiously tells him she loves the curry, as a single tear falls down her cheek.  

City to charge Kerry campaign for Wed. rally

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry will get a bill from the city of Madison for his planned stop at the Capitol Wednesday.