FOOD & DRINK
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Alyssa Eidsness
Political restaurants
The personal has always been political, and there’s nothing more personal than sharing a meal. At some Madison restaurants, food comes with a side of social justice. more
Eats events
Vegan pop-up at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, Pupusafest, history of capital cuisine at the Wisconsin Historical Museum and, sigh, Chick-Fil-A you got our attention, this week in events that have mystique and mesquite. more
Aug 16, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Just walking around
Canada has poutine. Mexico has nachos. India has chaat. So if it’s chaat you want, head to Chaat Cafe. more
Aug 16, 2018
Mint Mark
Friday funday
Q: What’s the most fun you can have on a Friday not at a fish fry? A: Try Mint Mark’s martini lunch. more
Aug 16, 2018
Robin Shepard
Hazy Shade
One Barrel Brewing has a killer New England IPA in its new Hypercolor. Demand has been so strong that owner Peter Gentry is changing his late summer brewing schedule to cater to it. more
Aug 15, 2018
Kyle Nabilcy
What I drank on my summer vacation
Summer is a time for trading and tasting. Getting friends together for the Great Taste is a handy conduit for that. more
Aug 15, 2018
Robin Shepard
Haze and barrel-age
Another Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival is over and done. From hazy IPAs to outrageous meads, here’s a wrap-up of some favorites. more
Aug 14, 2018
Robin Shepard
Big as a barrel
Oak barrels that have held sorghum whiskey and maple syrup work well for aging. They’ve transformed Working Draft’s Dad Bod into its barrel-aged Mom Jeans. more
Aug 9, 2018
3:00 PM
Ryan Wisniewski
You had me at tacos
Fitchburg’s newest taqueria serves some taco classics. Tapatios Cocina Mexicana grew out of the Cali Fresh cart, yet suggests new directions. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:01 AM
Eats events
Black Restaurant Week is back, $5 dinner at Willy North is new and the annual Sweet Corn Festival in Sun Prairie is using up all available butter, this week in events that are a-maize-ing. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:00 AM
Scott Maurer
The map of my beer desires
Heading to the Great Taste of the Midwest? Everybody makes a map of their beer desires. Here’s one drinker’s TripTik. more
Aug 8, 2018
3:00 PM
Scott Maurer
The beers are back in town
Great Taste of the Midwest is almost upon us. That means pre-parties. We single out some special releases and more. more
Aug 7, 2018
3:00 PM
