Food & Drink
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Robin Shepard
Black lagers are in
Styles like the Czech tmavé pivo and the German schwarzbier are growing in popularity. Read more
Sunshine Brewing Co
Options for Dry January expand
Dry January isn’t just a niche anymore. “I’m not sure every brewery needs to have its own NA, but it’s definitely a trend,” says Lakefront brewer Luther Paul. Read more
Jan 8, 2025
Emily Day
The Vibrant Veg makes fresh, locally sourced, vegan and gluten-free meals to take home
Bistro to-go! When you want to eat healthy but are too busy to cook, local meal services are a place to turn. They focus on good food and convenience. Read more
Jan 4, 2025
Full Pour Media
One Dish: The Nocino at State Line Distillery
On the hunt for a favorite amaro, Marc Eisen finds State Line’s Nocino. “Friends, I have to tell you that a big goofy smile spread across my usually stern face. This was good!” Read more
Jan 3, 2025
Tommy Washbush
The year in Madison restaurant openings and closings — and relocations
Perhaps the most exciting restaurant news was not about an opening but a move — Mint Mark left its small quarters in Schenk’s Corners for a space in The Eastern. Read more
Jan 1, 2025
Robin Shepard
Big and dark and smoky brews are standouts from Wisconsin breweries this December
It’s the time of year when sweet, malty, rich, alcohol-warm beers seem just right. Beers from Brewing Projekt, Wisconsin Brewing Company, the Great Dane, Full Mile and Working Draft fit the bill. Read more
Dec 13, 2024
Linda Falkenstein
One Dish: Longtable Beer Cafe’s Longtable burger
What the heck, enjoy ye cheeseburgers while ye may. This burger from Middleton is made with local grass-fed beef. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
Robin Shepard
Small batches from Supermoon
Supermoon is a small operation that specializes in unique limited releases; that’s all part of the plan. The brewery has a well-earned reputation for excellent small-batch rustic farmhouse ales. Read more
Dec 10, 2024
8:00 AM
Kyle Nabilcy
Ama, Willy Street’s new Nepali restaurant, is a stunner
Ama doesn’t feel like anything I’ve experienced before. And that’s especially remarkable, considering it’s from the family that brought Madison Chautara, Himal Chuli and Dobhan. Read more
Dec 7, 2024
8:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Boozy barrel-aged treats from Delta and more
Just-released Madison-area and Wisconsin beers this month include picks from Delta Beer Lab, Lake Louie, Young Blood, O’So, Tyranena, and New Glarus Brewing. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
2:00 PM
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
Nov 14, 2024
10:30 AM
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
8:00 AM
Megan Watson/Unsplash
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
12:00 PM
Latest Food & Drink Stories
Black lagers are in
Styles like the Czech tmavé pivo and the German schwarzbier are growing in popularity. Read more
Options for Dry January expand
Dry January isn’t just a niche anymore. “I’m not sure every brewery needs to have its own NA, but it’s definitely a trend,” says Lakefront brewer Luther Paul. Read more
The Vibrant Veg makes fresh, locally sourced, vegan and gluten-free meals to take home
Bistro to-go! When you want to eat healthy but are too busy to cook, local meal services are a place to turn. They focus on good food and convenience. Read more
One Dish: The Nocino at State Line Distillery
On the hunt for a favorite amaro, Marc Eisen finds State Line’s Nocino. “Friends, I have to tell you that a big goofy smile spread across my usually stern face. This was good!” Read more
The year in Madison restaurant openings and closings — and relocations
Perhaps the most exciting restaurant news was not about an opening but a move — Mint Mark left its small quarters in Schenk’s Corners for a space in The Eastern. Read more
