FOOD & DRINK
Dane County Farmers’ Market 50th anniversary cookbook wants your market recipe
The cookbook’s emphasis is going to be “shop local and cook global,” says Terese Allen, longtime area chef, food journalist, and promoter of local food. Read more
Jun 14, 2022
'I don’t know how to cook small'
In our feature,“Digest,” Isthmus interviews behind-the-scenes members of the food business and service industry and lets them speak for themselves. This month we talk with food truck operators Nisa and Freddie Carter of Sista’s Chicken & Fish. Read more
Jun 8, 2022
Three wines for the picnic blanket
Summer months call for what the French call vins de soif, or thirst-quenching wines that are tasty and refreshing but do not necessarily invite contemplation. Read more
Jun 7, 2022
Summer in Lake Mills
Two of Tyranena’s seasonals hit the spot for spring-into-summer drinking, a helles and a peach sour. Read more
Jun 5, 2022
Madison restaurant patio finder
These days Madison offers outdoor dining here, there and everywhere. But you want something specific. Try our easy finder. Read more
Jun 4, 2022
Chef Shinji Muramoto now part of effort to open Great Dane brewpub in Japan
Rob LoBreglio, co-founder, co-owner and brewmaster of the Great Dane, and chef Shinji Muramoto say they plan to leave Madison and relocate to Japan. Read more
Jun 3, 2022
Blind Shot Social Club hits the sweet spot — at breakfast, lunch and dinner
With five golf simulator screens available for booking, Blind Shot Social Club is a clubhouse of a sort, with an attractive mid-century modern design. The food is fun and often irresistible. Read more
Jun 3, 2022
8:00 AM
Summer love
Madison's Giant Jones and 3 Sheeps are celebrating birthdays. Earth Rider is coming to Madison with interesting multi-packs. The hotter it gets, the better these beers will taste. Read more
Jun 1, 2022
12:00 PM
One Dish: Muramoto’s negihama roll
Yellowtail, scallion, and a drop of wasabi. What more do you need in a sushi roll? Read more
May 10, 2022
8:00 AM
‘It's like an art form that evaporates at the end of the night.’
In our feature,“Digest,” Isthmus interviews unsung or behind-the-scenes members of the food business and service industry and lets them speak for themselves. This month we talk with veteran server Nancy Sorensen of Fairchild. Read more
May 6, 2022
11:00 AM
Beijing bistro
A focused menu allows this Beijing street-food-inspired bistro to shine with a few dishes like braised pork belly and a beef bone broth noodle soup. Read more
May 6, 2022
8:00 AM
Orange crush
There is a lot of talk in the local craft beer world about bergamot. The orange accent has been turning up in everything from IPAs to saisons. Read more
May 4, 2022
8:00 PM
Latest Food & Drink Stories
Forward Craft & Coffee on Atwood to officially open on June 20
Both beer making and coffee roasting are complex skills that can result in a range of flavors. At Forward, owner Dan Podell aspires to marry the two crafts in one bar. Read more
Dane County Farmers’ Market 50th anniversary cookbook wants your market recipe
The cookbook’s emphasis is going to be “shop local and cook global,” says Terese Allen, longtime area chef, food journalist, and promoter of local food. Read more
'I don’t know how to cook small'
In our feature,“Digest,” Isthmus interviews behind-the-scenes members of the food business and service industry and lets them speak for themselves. This month we talk with food truck operators Nisa and Freddie Carter of Sista’s Chicken & Fish. Read more
Three wines for the picnic blanket
Summer months call for what the French call vins de soif, or thirst-quenching wines that are tasty and refreshing but do not necessarily invite contemplation. Read more
Summer in Lake Mills
Two of Tyranena’s seasonals hit the spot for spring-into-summer drinking, a helles and a peach sour. Read more