Adam Powell
Paulius Musteikis
12 months of meals
Where Isthmus reviewers — and Madison — have been eating and drinking since the last “Dining” special section. Here’s our summary of the scene. more
laura zastrow
Beer, burgers and sports
A strong selection of sandwiches and five house-brewed beers distinguish Lucky’s 1313 Brew Pub among Regent Street taverns. Kipp Thomas is in charge of the kitchen, and Grant Johnston brews the beer. more
Sharon Vanorny
Along the mighty Yahara
Breakwater Monona ups the waterside meat and brunch game. more
Ryan Wisniewski
All in the family
Dining out with kids can be tricky. They tend to be loud and clumsy. But there are some good options for parents out there. more
Ryan Michael Wisniewski
The future is retro
Geeks Mania is a refuge for nostalgia seekers and next-gen gamers. The Odana Road arcade and comics/collectibles shop features pinball, vintage video games and gamer meeting space. more
Eric Tadsen
Just the ticket
Off Broadway Drafthouse does well with tap list, apps and brunch. But there may be sticker shock when the check arrives. more
Laura Zastrow
Flavor zone
Tandoori House scores with an excellent buffet and Pakistani kebabs. The new restaurant raises the bar on Indian food over its predecessor, Maharajah. more
Laura Zastrow
Candy everybody wants
We traverse Madison in search of its best and most unusual sweet treats. Spoiler alert: it’s an impressive multicultural mix. And there’s a giant five-pound gummy bear. more
Rataj-Berard
In the Wisconsin tradition
The Badger Tavern takes up where Tony Frank’s left off. Wisconsin bar food done right and friendly service continue a neighborhood favorite. more
Scott R. Maurer
Cask Ale in the spotlight
Beers brewed with pre-industrial methods are more than experiments. Brewers both in state and out showed off their best. more
Paulius Musteikis
Not by bread alone
Madison’s bakeries make lovely loaves, but also much more. Throughout, there’s an emphasis on natural sweeteners, organic grains, and options for vegans and the gluten-free. more
Paulius Musteikis
12 months of meals
Isthmus reviewers make the rounds of the latest restaurants. more
Ryan Wisniewski
South Asian hot spot
Indian food is wildly popular worldwide, but Madison has been slow to the party. That appears to be changing. Amber Indian Cuisine is the latest South Asian restaurant to open in the Madison area. more
Joe Rocco
Save room for dessert
With 10 days of events, Chef Week may require some planning. Our Adam Powell shares his top picks. more
Paulius Musteikis
Share and like
Nani Restaurant is the west side’s new dim sum headquarters. Start with hot tea, then order a bunch of dishes and share. more
Leslie Magid Higgins
Game theory
Since developing Xbox, Robbie Bach is preaching the gospel of becoming “civic engineers” in our communities. more
Cody Bond
Untapping the potential of yeast
Different kinds of yeast produce different kinds of beer. Now a team at UW-Madison has unlocked the secret of creating yeast hybrids, in the hopes of creating new types of beer, wine, cheese and biofuels. more
Paulius Musteikis
Charge your glasses!
Barolo is the wine bar Madison deserves, at last. And the focused small plates menu isn’t bad, either. more
Paulius Musteikis
Roll with it
Takara 88 offers a well-designed space and innovative, whimsical sushi, sashimi, and nigiri. more
Paulius Musteikis
The new Avenue
The new Avenue Club packs ’em in for brunch, burgers and fish. more
