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Chef’s Corner Java Cat By Kelsey Bewick A freezer case displaying a rainbow of gela- to flavors isn’t an ordinary greeting at most coffee shops in Madison. But for the past six years, Java Cat co-owners Shari Olson and Renee Raspiller have made the Ital- ian-style ice cream common fare at their friendly café on Madison’s southeast side. It was during a trip to Italy in 2002 that Olson discovered a love for the chilled treat. When the pair fulfilled their dreams of opening a coffee shop three years later, offering up authentic gelato alongside cof- fee and light fare just felt right. While the perennial favorites can be found daily, new flavors make frequent appearances as often as the staff dreams them up, resulting in innovative concoc- tions such as the Pirate Booty—a treasure trove of candies and cookies mixed into a creamy base. Sweet, cold and irresistible, it’s the perfect treat for chilling out this summer. Java Cat is located at 3918 Monona Dr., Madison; (608) 223-5553 or javacatmadison.com. Admiralty Room at the Edgewater | Avenue Bar | The Blue Marlin | Bonfyre American Grille | Brasserie V | Bunky’s Cafe| Cafe Costa Rica | Captain Bill’s | Cilantro | Club Tavern | Coachman’s Golf Resort | Creamery Cafe of Artisan Gallery | Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery | Dayton Street Grille WITH OVER 40 DELICIOUS OPTIONS, WE MAKE DINING LOCAL AN EASY CHOICE! Summer beckons you at Th e Pier... and so does our food & drink menu! Visit MadisonOriginals.com ITALIAN | MEDITERRANEAN LOCAL INGREDIENTS | GLUTEN-FREE Catering Available OPEN: Tuesday-Thursday 11-2, 5-9 Friday 11-2, 5-10 | Saturday 11-10 Sunday 5-9 | Closed Monday Arbor Gate Towers 2601 West Beltline Highway 608-273-3973 (FYRE) www.bonfyregrille.net Enjoy live music Th ursday nights Wisconsin Ave at Langdon St, Madison, WI 608.256.9071 • www.Th eEdgewater.com Visit our NEW LOCATION! 2425 Atwood Avenue, Madison July 2011 608-204-7004 | bunkyscafe.net bravamagazine.com tstaurane R Nitty Gritty - Downtown | The Nitty Gritty - Middleton | The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant | The Old Feed Mill | Orpheum Lobby dino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar | The Mariner’s Inn | Nau-Ti-Gal | Therabmo L | tnaruatse R s’naili L | eli Mane | L’Eto Tap House | King & &gnini D 69 DeBroux’s Diner | Delaney’s Charcoal Steaks | Dobhan | Ella’s Deli & Ice Cream Parlor | Essen Haus | Harvest | Hawk’s Bar & Grill | Ian’s Pizza by the Slice | Imperial Garden West | jacs Quivey’s Grove | Restaurant Muramoto | Roman Candle-Fitchburg | Roman Candle-Madison | Roman Candle-Middleton| Tapas Rias | Tornado Steak House | Wonder Bar Steakhouse | Photo by Amber Arnold