FOOD & DRINK
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Linda Falkenstein
Raising the bar
Single-origin chocolate bars should be savored like a glass of fine wine. Brook Johnson of Yahara Chocolate in Stoughton wants to educate consumers on the best of the best. Read more
Lake Louie Brewing
Suits to a “tea”
Hard kombucha from Lake Louie Brewing is about to hit local shelves Memorial Day weekend. It’s the latest in lighter alcoholic drinks, like shandies and hard seltzers. Read more
May 5, 2021
Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash
Service squeeze
A shortage of restaurant workers is hampering businesses’ re-opening efforts as COVID-19 restrictions lessen. A recruiter at a local staffing agency thinks the squeeze may result in better pay and benefits. Read more
Apr 23, 2021
Dodge County Fair
Funnel cakes are worth a drive
The Dodge County Fairgrounds is helping fair vendors make up for last summer’s economic losses with a series of Fair Food Festivals. Put on your fat pants. Read more
Apr 22, 2021
Linda Falkenstein
Window of opportunity
Business for food carts may be looking up with more people getting vaccinated. But the landscape for the mobile entrepreneurs is still far different than it was pre-COVID-19. Read more
Apr 15, 2021
FULL MILE
Full Mile Beer Company has a new brewer
Full Mile has been without a brewer for a couple of weeks. Fresh from Illinois, Bill Morgan is eager to put his signature on the brewery’s beers. Read more
Apr 13, 2021
Dane County Farmers' Market (radishes)
Don’t touch the radishes
Outdoor farmers’ markets return, with 2020’s safety measures still in place to combat the coronavirus. The mighty Dane County Farmers’ Market is starting the year off at the Alliant Energy Center. Read more
Apr 8, 2021
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
No patio? Maybe no problem
Brian Hamilton conceives of his new Kettle Black on Monroe Street without leaning on lots of outdoor space. It’s one of several signs things are looking up. Plus an early April food news roundup. Read more
Apr 2, 2021
4:00 PM
Robin Shepard
It’s time to have a beer again…outside
Patios served a crucial role in helping pubs and taphouses survive over the winter. Now that spring is here, having a beer outside is even easier…and a lot warmer. Read more
Mar 22, 2021
4:00 PM
The Coopers Tavern
Would you, could you, in a box?
Many area restaurants are doing St. Patrick’s Day up right this year. Plus UW-Hillel makes Shabbat and passover meals to-go, Soup’s On has a new home, and there’s cheese foam tea on State Street. Read more
Mar 10, 2021
4:00 PM
Bygone Madison menus
A year into the pandemic, our food editor finally sifts through her files to set up her home office. Some beloved old menus found in the desk detritus deserve to be shared. Read more
Mar 4, 2021
3:00 PM
Hurting, but hopeful
Are restaurants going to make it through the pandemic? An all-star panel convened by the UW Alumni Association is optimistic. Caitlin Suemnicht of Food Fight, Gabriel Stulman of the “Little Wisco” group, and Craig Culver weighed in. Read more
Mar 3, 2021
12:00 PM
Latest Food & Drink Stories
Raising the bar
Single-origin chocolate bars should be savored like a glass of fine wine. Brook Johnson of Yahara Chocolate in Stoughton wants to educate consumers on the best of the best. Read more
Suits to a “tea”
Hard kombucha from Lake Louie Brewing is about to hit local shelves Memorial Day weekend. It’s the latest in lighter alcoholic drinks, like shandies and hard seltzers. Read more
Service squeeze
A shortage of restaurant workers is hampering businesses’ re-opening efforts as COVID-19 restrictions lessen. A recruiter at a local staffing agency thinks the squeeze may result in better pay and benefits. Read more
Funnel cakes are worth a drive
The Dodge County Fairgrounds is helping fair vendors make up for last summer’s economic losses with a series of Fair Food Festivals. Put on your fat pants. Read more
Window of opportunity
Business for food carts may be looking up with more people getting vaccinated. But the landscape for the mobile entrepreneurs is still far different than it was pre-COVID-19. Read more
