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Isthmus Dining

Samantha Egelhoff

Macha Tea Company
Picture this
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
Kyle Nabilcy
Chiara Lanzieri
Escape!
Feel the need for a getaway but you lack the time — and the money? Put your imagination to work and Madison’s restaurants can take you just about anywhere. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
Linda Falkenstein
Chris Hynes
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
Kyle Nabilcy
Amy Stocklein
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
Candice Wagener
Keni Rosales
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
Allison Geyer
Laura Zastrow
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
Candice Wagener, Robin Shepard, Nigel O'Shea, Allison Geyer, Kyle Nabilcy, Howard Hardee, Linda Falkenstein

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Model A
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A quarter century
The Great Dane’s 25th Anniversary Scotch ale is based on its popular Stone of Scone Scotch ale. The beer is being released on the Great Dane’s Anniversary, November 14. Read more