... i grew up in the neighborhood, The Village has great cheeseburgers and classic bartenders that one simply has to experience 1st hand to fully appreciate.  I haven't lived in Madison for a good 15 years now, but whenever I do get back there, consuming a Village cheeseburger is on 'the list' of things I do when I'm back.  Same goes for hittin' up 'The Little Store/Joes/Regent Coop' for some aged cheddar to fly home with ... and a steak at Smokies.  If you are a card player, ask the bar tender at The Village for a deck of cards, they'll have at least one to lend ya.  Long may The Village keep doin' what it does ...