January 2024

Hey there,

At GNS, we're not just passionate about hairstyling—we're also all about savoring the local flavors that make our Madison community shine!

We've asked our brilliant team of stylists to spill the beans on their ultimate dining spots, and boy, did they deliver! From upscale restaurants to hidden gems, and local chains-- our stylists have handpicked a collection of restaurants that have captured their hearts and lifestyle.

Here are their top recommendations:

Abby’s Pick: MOD Pizza

Why they love it: "If I’m craving pizza, this is my favorite place to go. I love that you can add any and all toppings for no extra charge and they have a dairy free cheese! Also gluten free crust option. It’s so easy to bring friends and you can all get your favorites! Plus they have Coke in a bottle "

Brooke Swear’s by: RED Sushi

Their insider tip: "I’ve been obsessed with sushi lately and I love the chicken tempura roll, California roll, and shrimp tempura roll. I haven’t tried any of the raw sushi rolls yet Everything is always so fresh and delicious! I love going there with friends. The vibe is super chill and cool. It’s a great place for date night or just to catch up with friends!"

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Megan’s Pick: Chick-Fil-A

Why they love it: "Ok….. I have to admit that I have been going to chick-fil-A a lot the last few months! My daughter gets her fav French fries and I like the grilled chicken sandwich. It’s also quick and an easy place to stop after her swim practice gets done at 7:30pm. I’m pretty easy to please "

Cassidy’s Go-To: Lucille’s

What makes it special: "You can never go wrong with pizza. They also have lots of great drinks and other options on their menu as well! I love their “The Queen” pizza which is a margherita pizza vibe. It’s located right by the capitol so it’s super cute and fun in the summer and winter months!"

Izabel’s Pick: Sol’s on the Square

Why they love it: "It’s a traditional Korean restaurant but their food is AMAZING. I get the Bipimbop and it’s delicious, it’s like chicken fried rice but 10x better. I literally got it like 2 times a week and craved it every day lol. The vibe the restaurant gives is fun too, it’s like a little secret restaurant that not a lot of people know about but sometimes that’s where the best food is. It’s also on the capitol square so you can walk around afterwards! "

Anna’a Go-To: Forage Kitchen

What makes it special: "that’s currently my favorite go to. My FAV items on the menu are the Cobb salad or Fiesta Bowl. I love that there’s multiple locations around Madison. They have such fresh ingredients and it tastes good every single time. Bonus a slice of fresh sourdough bread comes in each meal."