The I Love Madison Show is your one-stop shop to discover the best that Madison, Wisconsin has to offer! The hosts will be your guides to find the best meetups, restaurants, networking groups, festivals, concerts and community events you don’t want to miss! If you are new to the area or you have lived here your whole life, there is something for you! This week, Ashley Jacobs joins Neil Mathweg on the show to talk about an event she is planning that caters to hard-working moms in the area! The Madison Food Tournament needs your vote! The hunt for the best cheese curds in Madison has been narrowed down to the final four restaurants! The contenders are Graze vs. Buck & Honey and The Old Fashioned vs. The Craftsman. A champion must be crowned, so go check out these places, then let us know on social media which establishment you think deserves to win! The hosts of the I Love Madison Show will visit each location to sample their cheese curds and ultimately determine who wears the crown! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Michelle Strobel Michelle Strobel is no stranger to the Madison area, probably because she has lived here for almost thirty years. Her family moved back into the Sun Valley area when her husband was finishing college, and ended up falling in love with the city and everything it has to offer. In her interview with Chris Reese, Michelle said she has been on the hunt for Madison’s best rooftop restaurants. Her favorite is Camp Trippalindee, located on the top of the Graduate Hotel, overlooking Langdon Street. a joint inspired by 1980s camp movies, rural Wisco taverns and the all-out joy of being a kid. Fun and easy eats like walking tacos, double stacked burgers and craft beers (delivered in Koozies!) will delight. She also recommends checking out the open area bar and grill on the top of the Marriott Hotel, where you can find tapas, small plates, and light dinner options. Michelle says her family is very outdoorsy, spending their summer days biking around Lake Monona or spending time on the family boat. She and her husband love to attend Badger sporting events, concerts on the square and Madison’s most popular ice cream spots, like Babcock Hall. Ashley Jacobs is hosting Mom’s Day Off right here in Madison Ashley Jacobs is one of those inspiring individuals that everyone should meet! She is a hard-working mom of two, an entrepreneur and a real estate agent here in Madison! Ashley says she loves the fact that Madison is a big city that retains a small-town feel. Her passion is placing people in their dream homes, even to the point of knocking on a door to say “I have a friend who would love to live in this house, if you ever want to sell it, please let me know…” Ashley, along with her friend Sarah Wells, is planning an event just for Madison moms. Mom’s Day Off will take place on April 22nd at the Angel Park Pavillion. This event is designed to give hard-working moms a much-needed break, and will feature speakers, lunch, a succulent bar, swag bags, and yoga! Ashley Quinto Powell will be giving a talk called “The mom map: Your way is the highway,” that will encourage moms to pursue their own goals and dreams. If you are a trailing spouse, or you have a trailing spouse, this is one event you want to attend! For tickets, check out the Wishing Wells Boutique link in the resources below! Outline of This Episode [1:00] Ashley Jacobs joins the ILM show this week! [1:30] The Madison Food Tournament needs your vote! [2:45] Text the words I Love Madison to 44222 for all the links and resources in this show [3:30] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Michelle Strobel [12:45] Featured guest Ashley Jacobs joins Neil Mathweg in the studio [19:00] Mom’s Day Off - Ashley Jacobs & Sarah Wells are hosting an event just for moms! Resources & People Mentioned Graze Restaurant The Old Fashioned Restaurant Buck & Honey’s Restaurant The Craftsman Table & Tap Restaurant Camp Trippalindee Restaurant Marriott Ho