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by **TheBookPolice** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:05 am

This new venture from some of the minds responsible for Ian's Pizza opened last week (see the thread dedicated to their predecessor in that spot, RIP Pavlov's pizza). I was literally at their front door this morning...except they're not open Tuesdays. Or Mondays.

Hours: 7:30-3, Wednesday through Sunday.

Gonna get there this weekend. Anyone with firsthand experience so far.

by **TheBookPolice** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:51 pm

A first bite from Linda Falkenstein: http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/artic ... icle=26905

by **Thusnelda** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:06 pm

Let me guess: she's mad because they don't sell hot dog buns.

by **dudemeister** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:58 pm

They make the best morning buns in town. The fancy Italian pretzels are really good as well (they're called something in italian I don't recall).

by **TheBookPolice** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:25 pm

Be nice, Thu.

dudemeister wrote:The fancy Italian pretzels are really good as well (they're called something in italian I don't recall).

I believe those are the fougasse she mentions. Now I'm just stuck with Donnie Brasco in my head.

"Not for nothing, but... how'd you know that was a fugazy?"

by **lysander** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:38 pm

I look forward to trying this delicious-sounding place.

My comment, at the risk of threadjack, is to reply to John McNamara who whines to attempt to shame [Isthmus] into branding this place with some kind of code for "they don't take plastic!".

This intended badge of shame makes me want to buy a dozen or two for my coworkers.

I've aired my opinions on this enough times, but if anyone wants to know how I feel, request in this thread. Three requests gets the lecture I cut for your convenience. Longwinded rant all for three different accounts asking for it. Go!

by **TheBookPolice** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:09 am

To be fair, that is information normally listed in the detailed Eats list entry. So far, there is no currency info listed.

As for the rant, I'm good. Folks can read the older version and see if they want an update.

by **Peanutbutter** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:06 am

With that building being a taxidermist shop for such a long time, it is still too soon for it to be a place to eat.

by **TheBookPolice** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:24 am

Peanutbutter wrote:With that building being a taxidermist shop for such a long time, it is still too soon for it to be a place to eat.

It was a pizzeria for, I'm fairly certain, the entirety of my 6+ years in Madison. I think it's time to let it go.

by **TheBookPolice** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:17 am

The place was hopping at 10:30 on this gorgeous Saturday morning. Coffee was available, but I didn't see the provenance.

Got a vanilla swirl, a pain au chocolat, and a little baguette. The pain was excellent, with a flaky, slightly eggy/buttery exterior. There was a genuine vanilla flavor to the vanilla swirl. It was a nice, light little bun. The baguette tasted fine, but definitely could have been crustier on the outside.

$10 for those three and a little bottle of San Pellegrino Aranciata for the missus. The service was friendly, too. Couldn't ask for a more pleasant experience.

by **chocolate_kitty** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:14 pm

oh no, good food & service, they will never make it!

by **Bad Gradger** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:34 pm

TheBookPolice wrote:pain au chocolat

Serious question: If I go and pronounce it correctly, will the person on the till understand? This is one of my personal tests of French and French-esque bakeries.

by **TheBookPolice** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:28 am

I'm sure they love that. What places that bill such an item by the French name have failed your test? Because if THEY don't use the term internally, it's not incumbent on them to be multilingual.

Yes, Batch uses the French on the menu board, and the fellow at the counter didn't hesitate to fill the order correctly when it was ordered as such.

by **boston_jeff** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:31 am

The focaccia with sun dried tomatoes was excellent. Great complement to my veggie chili.

by **Bad Gradger** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:44 am

TheBookPolice wrote:What places that bill such an item by the French name have failed your test?

Nowhere in Madison, thankfully. Although I'm nowhere near the foodie you are, there are a few things I get snobby on; I figure if they care enough to pronounce it right they care enough to make it right.