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Bites Nearby: Flavor for Madison

The last place you want to be today is the kitchen. Let’s eat out!

Restaurant name:  Flavor for Madison

Address: 712 Boston Post Road, Madison     

Phone number: 203-245-7777; flavorformadison.com

Cuisine: The take-out menu describes Flavor for Madison as a “fresh fusion eatery.” Owner Jeff Allen makes everything on the eclectic menu from scratch from fresh and, whenever possible, locally grown foods.

Price range: $1 to $8.25

Take out:  The shop does a brisk lunchtime take-out business, but there are tables and chairs for customers who need a place to sit and enjoy their meal.

Kid-friendly: Children can fall back on a grilled cheese, PB&J, ham or chicken salad sandwich.

Why you should go right now:  Leave yourself some time to read the posted menu because making a decision isn’t easy.  Everything on the menu sounds just too good.  The “Wellness” sandwich promises healthful eating in a delicious mix of housemade roasted red pepper hummus and kalamata olive tapenade with vine-ripened tomato, English cucumber, Vermont cheddar, alfalfa sprouts and spring mix. Vegetarians will appreciate the soy burger piled high with cheese, tomato, red onion, romaine, ketchup, Dijon mustard and chipotle mayonnaise.  Do not pass up the curried chicken salad – nice and spicy - either as a sandwich filling or served atop spring mix with cucumbers and grape tomatoes. The soup choices – authentic Indian Dal, traditional lentil and a Sweet Velvet blend of roasted sweet potatoes and corn – also are winners.