I just walked by The Local Tavern, which was undergoing an exterior paint job. A new liquor license sign in the window says Two Dudes & a Chick LLC has taken over the spot.
According to the City of Madison Alcohol Licensing Information, King & Mane will open up on July 1.
The Local Tavern lasted a surprisingly long time despite having mediocre lunch and happy hour crowds (a staple of the Capitol Square restaurants) and so-so numbers for Friday and Saturday nights.
UPDATE (4 p.m. CT): King & Mane opened today. Pretty much everything but the menu has stayed the same. It’s a gastro-cantina, meaning daily food specials/themes, less fried food and a healthy drink list.
