A UW-Madison graduate and longtime Madison resident recently launched a free online restaurant and bar guide to help users locate new places to eat and drink in and around Madison.
EatDrinkMadison.com features a search engine that allows users to specify their results based on location, cuisine, holidays and proximity to venues for entertainment such as live music. It also lists area happy hour and drink specials.
""Whether you're in need of something specific, or you just want to try something new, EatDrinkMadison.com was created to provide users with suggestions for any situation,"" Brian Lee, president and founder of website, said.
Lee, a 2002 graduate of UW-Madison who also grew up in the city, said he started the site as an extension of his knowledge of the area.
Seniors looking for places to have their graduation parties can use the ""banquet facilities"" search, and students seeking a place to study with WiFi access can use the ""wireless Internet"" search.
According to Lee, the website had a surge in hits throughout the days leading up to Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras. He anticipates the same for St. Patrick's Day and the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
EatDrinkMadison.com also lists upcoming events, and users may leave their own review of any establishment.
