CHEW: Culinary History of Madison's Greenbush Neighborhood

Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW),
February 4, 2009 Meeting, 7:15 PM

“Culinary History of Madison’s Greenbush Neighborhood”

On February 4, Ross Parisi, owner and operator of Rossario's Italian Restaurant on Monona Dr., will discuss the business history of Madison’s Greenbush Neighborhood. Greenbush, or the “Bush” as its residents fondly referred to it, was the center of Madison’s Italian community. It was destroyed in an urban renewal project in 1960.

Mr. Parisi’s family emigrated from Sicily, and has been a presence in Madison since 1916. Rossario’s Italian Restaurant has been in the family for over 33 years. His talk will highlight the families and businesses, especially restaurants, that thrived in Greenbush and other parts of Madison.

Meeting Venue:
Goodman Atwood Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, Madison