FOOD & DRINK
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Food for Thought: Growing Community
What better way to beat the winter blues than by watching some late summer harvesting? Join host David Rodriguez and chef Lauren Montelbano of Surya Cafe as they help Raleigh’s Hillside Farm harvest and pack for their CSA. Read more
Ruben Cantu
The accidental restaurant
“We’ve never compromised on what we started out to do — source locally and demonstrate that you can eat locally year-round,” says Lori Stern, owner of Cow & Quince in New Glarus. The restaurant is for sale because Stern is ready for the next chapter Read more
Jan 23, 2020
Eats events
Sip cocktails in the conservatory at Olbrich, elect the “Supreme Commander of Chili” to benefit WORT, and celebrate successes in the food community at Madison College, this week in events so hot there will be sweaty palms even if it’s a little chili. Read more
Jan 23, 2020
Laura Zastrow
Sweet space
People seem to really enjoy going to Buck and Honey’s in Monona. The intention, and the appeal, of the restaurant is immediately apparent. Read more
Jan 23, 2020
Robin Shepard
All hands on deck
Grain Train is a huge, malty, hoppy barleywine from Vintage. Kveik yeast, a Norwegian strain, really sets it apart. Read more
Jan 22, 2020
Robin Shepard
A perfect day for a barleywine
Beers rarely seen outside of brewery taprooms and big beers perfect for a snowy winter day were highlights at the 2020 Isthmus Beer and Cheese Festival. Read more
Jan 21, 2020
World of babka!
Susan Kay finds a commercial space for Bayk Madison. The babka bakery is expanding, but not beyond babka. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
Eats events
Annual chili cook-off at The Wisco, five-course beer dinner at Karben4 and bourbon launch party at Old Sugar Distillery, this week in events that are whiskey business. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
5:00 AM
You got beer in my cheese
It’s not just a novelty act. When beer is added to cheese, the pairing is more than the sum of its parts. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
5:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
A noon nosh for less
Feel better about eating out at lunch by ordering a special. Even downtown restaurants have deals. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
5:00 AM
Dark delight
A change in packaging means that Madison will be seeing more limited-edition big beers from Third Space Brewing of Milwaukee. Read more
Jan 15, 2020
5:15 PM
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Five spots for late-night eats you need to try in Madison, Wisconsin
It’s past midnight! You’re starving. Where can you grab a bite and maybe see and be seen? These five spots took top honors in our 2019 reader poll for favorite late night eats. Read more
Jan 14, 2020
5:00 AM
The dark side
It’s the 11th year for the Isthmus Beer and Cheese Festival, but the brewers keep coming up with new and inventive surprises. Our longtime beer writer picks some brews that shouldn’t be missed. Read more
Jan 9, 2020
5:00 AM
Latest Food & Drink Stories
Food for Thought: Growing Community
What better way to beat the winter blues than by watching some late summer harvesting? Join host David Rodriguez and chef Lauren Montelbano of Surya Cafe as they help Raleigh’s Hillside Farm harvest and pack for their CSA. Read more
The accidental restaurant
“We’ve never compromised on what we started out to do — source locally and demonstrate that you can eat locally year-round,” says Lori Stern, owner of Cow & Quince in New Glarus. The restaurant is for sale because Stern is ready for the next chapter Read more
Eats events
Sip cocktails in the conservatory at Olbrich, elect the “Supreme Commander of Chili” to benefit WORT, and celebrate successes in the food community at Madison College, this week in events so hot there will be sweaty palms even if it’s a little chili. Read more
Sweet space
People seem to really enjoy going to Buck and Honey’s in Monona. The intention, and the appeal, of the restaurant is immediately apparent. Read more
All hands on deck
Grain Train is a huge, malty, hoppy barleywine from Vintage. Kveik yeast, a Norwegian strain, really sets it apart. Read more
