Food & Drink
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Courtesy Far Breton Bakery
Breton baked goods travel well
Far Breton Bakery establishes a semi-permanent pop-up on the west side, as well as expanding its Fordem Avenue headquarters into a sit-down cafe. Read more
Robin Shepard
Bullish on Bullquarian
Monroe has a nanobrewery a block off its scenic Courthouse Square that’s become a destination for southern Wisconsin craft beer fans since it opened in 2017. It’s a cozy space that doubles as a music venue. Read more
Nov 9, 2024
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Eat out on Thanksgiving in Madison? You betcha
Who’s open for turkey and pumpkin pie? A roster of area restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner or prepping meals for you to take home the day before and reheat. Also: free Thanksgiving meals on Turkey Day. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
Badger Prairie Needs Network
Times are tight at Madison food pantries
Loss of pandemic funds and greater demand make their quest to keep their shelves filled more difficult. Read more
Nov 7, 2024
Tommy Washbush
Heavenly treats
Listen in on this GF intel. We round up three excellent spots for gluten-free baked goods. Read more
Nov 7, 2024
Robin Shepard
Just one more IPA…
Interest in IPAs never seems to wane — there are new versions available every week. Plus our recommendations for the best local pumpkin beers. Read more
Oct 12, 2024
Natural Intuition Photography
A wine destination in Fitchburg
Since opening in 2020, Four Winds has hosted a winter holiday market, classes, pop-up dinners and more. Now Jay Hutchison, a sommelier with an extensive background in wine and fine dining, has brought new focus to the food and beverage offerings. Read more
Oct 9, 2024
Robin Shepard
Back in Madison
After focusing on sales closer to home during the pandemic, Dead Bird Brewing and Hop & Barrel are amping up thei distribution and returning to Madison stores. Read more
Oct 6, 2024
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Tommy Washbush
It’s complicated
La Choza del Viejo means “the old man’s hut,” and its parenthetical subtitle on Google is “The Best Chinese Food.” If there’s confusion, the restaurant seems set on immediately resolving it. Read more
Oct 5, 2024
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Robin Shepard
Are pickle beers more than a gimmick?
The characteristics of pickles — salty, sour, tart, dill and other spices — are combined with malts and hops for the latest trend in craft beer. Read more
Sep 13, 2024
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Jason Joyce
One Dish: Wonderstate’s blueberry muffin
The Capitol Square coffee shop’s reliable blueberry muffin has the ideal BPCI (blueberries per cubic inch) ratio. Read more
Sep 12, 2024
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Courtesy Vintage Brewing Co.
New brew in Cross Plains
The owners of Vintage had been keeping an eye out for another taproom location, says Scott Manning, a co-owner and brewmaster at Vintage, but many were too close to other Vintage locations. Read more
Sep 7, 2024
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Latest Food & Drink Stories
Breton baked goods travel well
Far Breton Bakery establishes a semi-permanent pop-up on the west side, as well as expanding its Fordem Avenue headquarters into a sit-down cafe. Read more
Bullish on Bullquarian
Monroe has a nanobrewery a block off its scenic Courthouse Square that’s become a destination for southern Wisconsin craft beer fans since it opened in 2017. It’s a cozy space that doubles as a music venue. Read more
Eat out on Thanksgiving in Madison? You betcha
Who’s open for turkey and pumpkin pie? A roster of area restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner or prepping meals for you to take home the day before and reheat. Also: free Thanksgiving meals on Turkey Day. Read more
Times are tight at Madison food pantries
Loss of pandemic funds and greater demand make their quest to keep their shelves filled more difficult. Read more
Heavenly treats
Listen in on this GF intel. We round up three excellent spots for gluten-free baked goods. Read more
