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66 BRAVA MAGAZINE | JULY 2014 COZY AND CREATIVE HITS THE SPOT In the tiny East Johnson space previ- ously occupied by Mildred's Sandwich 4HOPŀ E4POTmSCOZYWOODENBOOTHSˬRE grand, supporting a convivial or intimate atmosphere, depending on the crowd. Chef DJ Post, the former sous chef at Jacs Dining and Taphouse, took the reins earlier this summer and is ramping up the menu with, among other things, seafood catch-of-the-day specials. One day the menu might boast pas- SIONFRUITGLˬZEDMˬHIMˬHIONTHEGRILL the next a risotto with bacon chardonnay sauce and pan-seared scallops. Popular staples like the decadent chevre stuffed 4POTBURGERˬNDHOUSEMˬDEGORGONZOLˬ potato chips with white pepper crema and basil chiffonade and the healthier quinoa and lentil burger topped with a lemon chardonnay aioli are worth a nosh, too. Attentive staff, a weekend brunch, an impressive wine list, craft cocktails and a BˬCKPˬTIOMˬKEŀ E4POTTHERIGHTSCENE for a casual yet creative meal with family and friends. –Laura Kearney 827 E. Johnson St., Madison. (608) 251-7768. thespotmadison.com. PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHANNA WOLF GO+DO GOOD EATS