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East-meets-west barbecue smackdown at The Haze

Raphael Kadushin on Friday 12/04/2009

Madison doesn't have enough true culinary auteurs, but Shinji Muramoto helps make up for the gap. Eschewing limp imitations of passing trends, or generic menus, Muramoto is the kind of itchy, driven, tirelessly inventive chef who wants to goose our tastebuds and up the local gastronomic ante...more...




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Carnivores' delight: The Haze was made for the worship of meat.

By LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | The Capital Times

As the Green Owl on Atwood Avenue prepares to fill a void for vegetarians, The Haze on King Street does likewise for unashamed (but ethical) omnivores. With a source list that includes Black Earth Meats, Willow Creek Farms and Driftless Organics, it's no surprise that the food at The Haze takes barbecue shack fare to a gourmet level...more...