Whether you're on the isthmus or strolling down Willy Street, the dining scene in Madison is going to blow you away. There is a remarkably wide range of dining options available, from great diners you can share with the whole family to elegant fine dining perfect for impressing. On this episode of the I Love Madison Show, the focus is all about food! Where can you find the best burger in Madison? Are you wondering where you can find the best burger in Madison? If so, listen to the show. This month, the Madison Food Tournament is focused on finding the best burger, as voted by the residents of Madison! Currently, there nine restaurants around the city that are in the running to be crowned the champion. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite burger! While you are out in search of some delicious food, don’t forget to watch for the I Love Madison magnets around town. Listeners can take a picture of the magnets they find and post them on social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owner of the winning magnets, as well as anyone who has registered that magnet! This is a great way to connect with other people, have some fun and win some great prizes! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment If you have burgers on the brain, why not add a beer and maybe a brisk run? This meetup of the week, hosted by Chris Sorenson is called the Madison Beer Runners. This group starts at a pre-selected bar, grabs a beer, then runs to the next bar for another drink. With over 600 members, the chances of finding a good people to share good beer with are very high. Lace-up, then drink up, you have earned it! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Lewis Bentley Lewis Bentley could very well be called “Mr. Madison,” since he knows the city so well and is well-connected in several ways. Besides sitting on the board for Operation Fresh Start, an organization Operation Fresh Start provides Dane County youth a path to self-sufficiency through education and job training, Lewis coaches his children’s sports teams and is a self-declared foodie. Lewis loves this area because it is so family-friendly, and there is always something to do, even when the weather outside is cold. From the free music and kids activities on Saturday at the Rotunda to the Thanksgiving 5k that benefits local education, Lewis says there is something for everyone. He recommends stopping by Ha Long Restaurant for some Vietnamese flavor, as well as the restaurant Lucille for some outstanding cocktails, craft beers, and pizza. Eat your way around the city with Brittany Hammer and the Capital City Food Tour Capital City Food tours was established in 2016 when Brittany Hammer moved back home and developed a new love for Madison cuisine and culture. Her goal is to connect people to the amazing food scene and the people who started it here in Madison. Besides the mouthwatering Wisconsin cuisine, you get a chance to learn about the history and architecture of Madison. Regular tours are usually around eight people, but you can customize a private tour if needed. New friends and new food...this is what the I Love Madison Show is all about! Outline of This Episode [1:45] The Madison Food Tournament is searching for the best Burger in the city! [3:15] Check out the The Game of Magnets [5:15] Chris Sorenson hosts the “meetup of the week” segment [8:15] Chris Reese hosts the “my move” segment with guest “Mr. Madison” aka Lewis Bentley [14:30] The amazing sponsors who support the ILM Show [15:30] Featured guest Brittany Hammer introduces the Capital City Food Tour Resources & People Mentioned Seven Historic Places to Tour in and around Madison Wisconsin POST Capital City Food Tours Madison Beer Runners Meetup Ha Long Bay Restaurant Lucille Restaurant This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750