Favorite City
Winner
Madison, Wisconsin
Chelsea and Sam have lived in Chicago, Copenhagen, Bristol, and now Madison. What fortunate folks they’re! We have loved visiting them in all and love the town they now name house.
Favorite Restaurant
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Off Broadway, Madison, Wisconsin
We love this place proper across the nook from Chelsea and Sam’s home that includes an incredible beer choice and supper membership meals like fried hen, pork chops, nice salads and Friday Night Fish Fry. I like the fried cheese curds!
Runners up
Madison is known as a nice foodie city. Here are a couple of extra of our favorites!
The Harvey House, Sardine, Tornado Room, Tempest, Mint Mark, homecoming, Nook, Taqueria Guadalajara
Favorite Winery Visits
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American Wine Project – Mineral Point, Wisconsin
I used to be knocked out by the standard of the wines at AWP, who sources all native, chilly local weather grapes. The proprietor Erin had labored and studied in California and New Zealand earlier than returning to her house state to champion native grapes. She makes nice whites and reds with grapes corresponding to St. Pepin, LaCrosse, and Marquette however my favorites are her glowing Pet Nat and Piquette.
Best Wine Shops
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Square Wine Co., Madison
With views of the Capitol constructing outdoors the entrance window, that is the whole lot you desire a wine store to be. The proprietor Andrea has curated a superb number of bottles targeted on small household run wineries from all over the world. She could be very educated and is pleased to assist pick the proper wine for any event. She greets all her regulars as they arrive within the door the place they will order wine by the glass as they store or open a bottle and revel in it on a sofa.
Runner up
Doe Bay Wine Co., Orcas Island
An wonderful bottleshop in Eastsound specializing in wine, beer, and cider from the Pacific Northwest with a concise assortment from all over the world. Cheese and charcuterie are additionally obtainable.
Best Bar
Winner
Muskellounge – Madison
Set in an unlikely strip mall this an excellent spot to catch the Sunday recreation, play a couple of rounds of Jenga with mates, and even catch a reside bluegrass session. With a incredible assortment of beers on draft, an excellent cocktail menu, and out of doors seating, this has grow to be a favourite spot to unwind and even deliver Andy (Chelsea and Sam’s canine)!
Best Hikes
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Cascade Canyon Trail – Grand Teton National Park
The National Parks actually are nationwide treasures and we took benefit of our time within the US visiting a number of of them. We beloved all our hikes in Grand Teton with the spectacular surroundings and wildlife, however this one actually stood out. Thanks to recommendation from one of many Park Rangers, we accessed this path from Jenny Lake Lodge, avoiding the crowds who cross the lake on the ferry and solely go up so far as Inspiration Point. Best of all we noticed a number of moose! I want we had introduced binoculars for a more in-depth look.