FOOD & DRINK
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John Kuehl
“C” is for cookie
It’s everyone’s favorite sweet, right? A cookie can be a snack or an extravagant dessert. These five Madison favorites cover both ends of the spectrum. Read more
Drive-through pizza farm
Pizza off the farm? Sprouting Acres recreates the pizza farm in the era of COVID-19. Read more
Aug 6, 2020
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Around the world in eight restaurants
Many of the world’s flavors exist right here in Madison. It’s possible to take a global culinary tour within the city limits. Read more
Aug 4, 2020
Linda Falkenstein.
Claim a spot
The patio at Garver is open for food and drink service; Calliope is back; and new Streatery patios continue to open. Plus, the Madison Public Market is asking for the community’s support. Read more
Jul 30, 2020
Linda Falkenstein
Umbrellas, tents and fans
Patios, pandemic-style. More eating and drinking establishments head outdoors. Read more
Jul 23, 2020
Dogs ’n drafts
Two Madison dog-loving entrepreneurs are planning Dane County’s first indoor-outdoor canine-centric park and bar. The Boneyard will be up before the city’s Alcohol License Review Committee in August. Read more
Jul 17, 2020
Linda Falkenstein
Farmed out
Farmers’ markets manage with masks; Bike the Barns returns as the socially distant Routes to Roots, and the Farmers’ Union conference goes virtual. Read more
Jul 16, 2020
Masked marvels
Gib’s is bringing cocktails out to the front porch. Fresco is serving in the sculpture garden. Heritage BBQ is under a big tent. Gates & Brovi is returning. And everybody is wearing a mask. Read more
Jul 9, 2020
4:00 PM
Linda Falkenstein
One step back
Restaurants and bars change with the changing rules. State Street Brats is temporarily closed, Dexter’s opens for takeout and Gib’s is in limbo. Read more
Jul 2, 2020
3:00 PM
Eating alone
Senior meal sites are closed and will not be back soon. How are senior centers providing meals and a little companionship to the elderly? Read more
Jun 26, 2020
1:55 PM
Championing cheese
Tastes like victory — or aged cheddar, in this case. The Victory Cheese program promotes American artisanal cheesemakers, whose primary market had been restaurants and specialty cheese shops before COVID-19 hit. Read more
Jun 23, 2020
10:35 AM
Chris Winterhack
Reserve a seat at the Terrace?
Can you be cool at the Union in 2020? Yes, but you need a reservation. Plus, picnics at Breese Stevens and more re-openings. Read more
Jun 18, 2020
4:15 PM
Bob Koch
Don’t fence me in
The city’s Streatery outdoor cafe expansion plan moves ahead, with several downtown blocks submitting their plans for expanding into “cafe zones." Read more
Jun 10, 2020
4:00 PM
Latest Food & Drink Stories
“C” is for cookie
It’s everyone’s favorite sweet, right? A cookie can be a snack or an extravagant dessert. These five Madison favorites cover both ends of the spectrum. Read more
Drive-through pizza farm
Pizza off the farm? Sprouting Acres recreates the pizza farm in the era of COVID-19. Read more
Around the world in eight restaurants
Many of the world’s flavors exist right here in Madison. It’s possible to take a global culinary tour within the city limits. Read more
Claim a spot
The patio at Garver is open for food and drink service; Calliope is back; and new Streatery patios continue to open. Plus, the Madison Public Market is asking for the community’s support. Read more
Umbrellas, tents and fans
Patios, pandemic-style. More eating and drinking establishments head outdoors. Read more
