Isthmus Dining
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Some Madison restaurants are doing a great job with their Instagrams. It’s about more than a pretty plate of food. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
Old friends
Don’t forget about dishes that may have fallen out of your rotation for reasons as trifling as “you moved.” These are worth checking out for the first time, too. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
Family dinner
Farm-to-table is more than just a concept in Madison. Multiple restaurants practice what they preach. A survey of our many eateries who showcase local farmers and their most special local dish. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
We’ve hit peak FCS
These days, there’s no shortage of fried chicken sandwiches in Madison, and many are truly special. The classic soul food dish has gone mainstream. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
Hot plates
Where Isthmus reviewers — and Madison — have been eating and drinking since the last “Dining” special section. Here’s our summary of the scene. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
Hot plates
Where Isthmus reviewers — and Madison — have been eating and drinking since the last “Dining” special section. Here’s our summary of the scene. Read more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Over a hot stove is the place to be
Seven of Madison’s women chefs talk about the dishes and ingredients they love. Generally, they’ve found Madison to provide a supportive environment. Read more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Capital Chinese
Dumplings, hot pot, beef roll, noodles and more. A tour of Madison’s Chinese restaurants shows a new variety of dishes and regional cuisines. Read more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Tour de soups
From pho to French onion, here’s where to find some of the best soup in Madison. Read more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Special specials
Friday means fried fish, period. But what other daily specials should you check out? Read more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Magical mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of the biggest food trends of 2018. Local chefs love to cook with them — and they don’t have to look far to find local growers and foragers. Read more
Mar 29, 2018
5:00 AM
Latest Food & Drink Stories
Fruity beers and ciders are on trend this June
There's a startling new radler from New Glarus and ciders from Duluth. Read more
Food trucks are up in Madison this year
Meghan Blake-Horst, the city’s street vending coordinator, says her inbox is flooded with ‘countless’ emails from both new entrepreneurs and established restaurateurs seeking information about opening a cart. Read more
State Line attracts the attention of former NFL QB Drew Brees
Retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees loves coffee liqueur. And he particularly loves the coffee liqueur made by Madison’s State Line Distillery. Read more
Comfort begins at home
Lola’s co-owner and chef Evan Dannells says he’s been having “a lot of fun” unleashing “the more playful side” of his creativity at the new lounge and vinyl hangout. Read more
One Dish: The Iceberg at the Muskellounge
We reveal a little secret about what to order when the temperature tops out at 90 degrees plus. Read more