If you've not familiar with pho (pronounced "fa" or "fuh"), it’s a Vietnamese noodle soup that’s usually served with beef. Since it's in the name of the restaurant, Pho Nam, I of course had to order it.

I've enjoyed pho at Nam's Noodle and Wah Kee, so the version at Pho Nam had a lot to live up to. It comes with the requisite side dish of bean sprouts, lime, jalapenos and basil. I ordered mine with beef and tendons ($8.75); other variations include chicken ($7.95), beef meatballs ($8.25) and House Deluxe ($8.95).

The manager of a Madison restaurant reported a fire at the Biaggi's on Junction Road at about 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Madison fire officials said that when crews arrived they were greeted by the manager who said he thought he was able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. But after closer look, firefighters feared the fire spread into the attic of the building.

Firefighters were able to fully extinguish the fire by 9 a.m., officials said.

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, fire officials said. They said there was no injuries and a damage estimate was not yet available.

The Arthritis Foundation of Southwest Wisconsin and the HuHot Grill on Madison's far west side are teaming up for a special fundraiser.

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 9 p.m.,staff and volunteers will become "Helping Hands" to cook up a little fun at HuHot Mongolian Grill on Junction Road.

The Arthritis Foundation will display their grilling skills behind HuHot's 2,200 pound grill. They will stir-fry meals of fresh meats, seafood, noodles, vegetables and unique sauces in the hope of receiving generous tips for their cause.

Other volunteers will assist HuHot's dining room staff. In addition, HuHot’s Helping Hands program will donate a percentage of their September sales back to the foundation. We are asking our community to help by bringing out their family and friends, enjoy a great meal, all while supporting a great cause.

For more information about how you can get involved please call 608-221-9800.