🍻 Where's the best bar food in Madison?

🛣️ Street Closures Outside of Warner Park

• The Madison Mallards will have a fireworks show after their game July 3. Traffic will be restricted after the show as people leave Warner Park. The show will start at 9:45 p.m. and will last about 20 minutes.
• Related: Read more about where to get your firework fix 🎆 [City of Madison, Madison Minutes]

🌊 Madison Lakes Reach High Levels

• Madison’s lakes are the highest they’ve been since 2020. This can be attributed to the recent influx of rainfall. Still, officials say most residents don’t need to be concerned about flooding.
• Some context: Though the water levels are high, they’re still between 20-25 inches lower than during the historic and damaging floods of 2018.
• Related: Wondering if the lakes are safe to swim? Start here. [Cap Times, Madison Minutes]

🍩Duck’s Donuts Coming to Madison

• The national donut chain will open its first Wisconsin location in Madison this summer. Duck’s Donuts is known for its customizable donuts, the possibilities are (nearly) endless.
• The spot is set to open at 3308 University Ave. later this month. [🔒WSJ]

Wondering where to get a bite while sipping on your favorite cocktail? Look no further. Here’s a list of the best places to grab a bite — or even a full meal — while at the bar.

Caribou Tavern: This is a Madison classic, serving traditional Wisconsin dishes like cheese curds and brats. But, they are most known for their burger which is a must try according to many regulars. While you’re here, top off the Wisconsin experience with a good ole’ old fashioned.

Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge: This spot opened up back in November and has been a hit ever since. This dining room/cocktail lounge is a great place to grab a seasonal cocktail while also having some tasty late night snacks. From pasta to dumplings, their menu expands over a variety of cuisine to satisfy your cravings.

The Plaza Tavern: A staple for many Madison residents and UW-Madison students, plaza is the place to be. Their Plazaburger is revered by many — paired with a $3.50 Long Island iced tea on Thursday nights — makes for the pinnacle bar meal.

The Harmony Bar & Grill: For my fellow vegetarians out there, head on over to the Harmony Bar & Grill for their Famous Harmony Walnut Burger. This secret recipe has been around for 30 years and it makes sense why it has stuck around for so long.

For this week’s Take Me Home Tuesday, Dane County Humane Society would like to introduce handsome Jumpy!

Jumpy is an adult male Rex rabbit and originally came to DCHS in 2020 when he was found as a stray. He was recently returned because his owner was moving into housing that didn’t allow pets.

He’s a friendly, outgoing rabbit and is already litterbox trained. He also lived with another male rabbit in his previous home, so he’s used to having a buddy. Jumpy loves pets, enjoys being held, and plays, too!

DCHS is currently at full capacity for rabbits, so today only, adoption fees on rabbits are fully waived! The DCHS Adoption Center is open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Must See Madison: Feeling All of the Feels at Tenney Park

On this installment of Must See Madison, join the City Cast Madison team at Tenney Park, Olbrich Gardens, and food carts! This week, producer Phil Surkis explored Madison’s natural beauty and indulged in some good eats. He caught up with host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling to debrief his latest discoveries.