Ask a Chef: Tory Miller, Where Should We Eat in the Madison Area?

We asked 2012 Best Chef: Midwest winner Tory Miller of L’Etoile in Madison, Wisconsin, for his top restaurant picks in the Badger State's food hub.

Late-Night Dining

Natt Spil

“No sign on the door, local DJs every night, wood-fired pizzas, and great bartenders—everything you need after a long shift.”

Quintessential Wisconsin Cooking

Culver’s

“Go for the frozen custard, cheese curds, and butter burgers. When you say Culver’s, you’ve said it all.”

Family Dinner

Ha Long Bay

“Every Monday I go here with my son, Remy, for a taste of Vietnamese, Lao, and Thai cuisines. My order goes like this: AP10, PH8, LS7.”

Date Night

Tornado Club

“An old-school steakhouse with delicious food and classic service. It has a nostalgic feel, as well as a naturally romantic environment.”

Brunch

Saigon Noodles (6754 Odana Road)

“Brunch doesn’t have to mean French toast and Eggs Benedict. There’s nothing
better on a Sunday at noonish than a bowl of Saigon Noodles pho.”