Erica Krug implementations by implementations Email Erica Articles Roots Chocolates integrates seasonal ingredients, unique combinations into its chocolatesTen years ago, Lisa Nelson launched Roots Chocolates after discovering she enjoys making chocolate as much as eating it. Erica Krug, February 28, 2021 6:44 PM Madison chef releases new plant-based cookbookAfter writing recipes for her restaurants and receiving requests from her clients and customers, Lauren Montelbano decided to give cookbook writing a try. Erica Krug, February 8, 2021 5:00 PM Local groups and restaurants provide alternatives to drinkingIf 2020 has left you feeling hungover, you’re not alone. Erica Krug, January 6, 2021 8:37 AM January 2021 New Madison company creates spice blends for the home chefWhile cooking at home, a family had the idea to start blending spices inspired by travel. Erica Krug, December 23, 2020 4:12 PM Meatless Madison: Duck Lips' vegetarian gem on a chicken menuDuck Lips Hot Chicken delivers great tofu. Erica Krug, November 27, 2020 4:00 PM Meatless Madison: Heirloom Bakery and Kitchen creates all-vegan treatsFind her sweets at Ledger Coffee Roasters and Black Locust Cafe or order them through social media. Erica Krug, October 29, 2020 12:20 PM Doggy in the Window pops up in The Ideal BarFind a classic Chicago dog or try one of the other combinations. Erica Krug, September 28, 2020 12:00 PM October 2020 Picnics opens on the Square with a focus on takeoutPicnics opened within Boar & Barrel in mid-August. Erica Krug, September 1, 2020 4:28 PM Ahan is a takeout-focused gem on the east sideHoang and partner Chuck Brown opened the space at the beginning of the month. Erica Krug, August 27, 2020 3:11 PM Consumers and farmers have found new ways to connect during the pandemicCOVID-19 forced farmers to rethink how they distribute goods. Hannah Wente, Erica Krug, Jonnah Mellenthin Perkins, Hannah Twietmeyer, Henry Michaels, Maija Inveiss, August 25, 2020 7:00 AM September 2020 Young Blood's taproom combines inventive street food with 'easy drinking' brewsThe brewery opened in mid-May for to-go beer, then the taproom in mid-June. Erica Krug, July 26, 2020 6:18 PM Settle Down Tavern elevates classic tavern fare while opening during a pandemicNo one expects to open a restaurant during a pandemic but that is exactly what Brian Bartels, Ryan Huber and Sam Parker did. Erica Krug, July 10, 2020 8:46 AM More women are leading the way in the city’s brewing sceneMore women are at the helm on brew days. Erica Krug, June 27, 2020 7:00 AM July 2020 Ice Cream Social sells ice cream on Instagram for social justice causes“I was trying to come up with a creative way to help and I realized my ice cream might be able to do more than provide comfort to my friends.” Erica Krug, June 25, 2020 9:20 AM Vegan doughnut shop, Shanty Town, pops up throughout MadisonEnjoy plant-based treats at Johnson Public House and Ledger Coffee Roasters. Erica Krug, June 12, 2020 2:51 PM Madison's dining community’s dedication to serving others continues during a public health crisisMany have found creative ways to support fellow small business owners, furloughed service industry workers and essential health care workers. Erica Krug, May 29, 2020 8:30 AM June 2020 Neighbor Loaves program supports bakeries, local grain and food banksInitiative helps sudden shortage of bread at area food banks Erica Krug, May 19, 2020 7:00 AM What it’s like to be a Madison restaurant in the time of COVID-19As the coronavirus spread throughout the country, local restaurants had to find new ways to operate. Erica Krug, April 28, 2020 1:25 PM May 2020 Herbiery Brewing eschews from hops in exchange for herbsHerbiery is a hop-free brewery. Erica Krug, March 10, 2020 8:36 AM March 2020 Mother-daughter business kicks things up with African kick sauceErnie's African Kick Sauce launched in 2019 Erica Krug, February 25, 2020 7:00 AM The first annual Femmestival celebrates culinary, visual artsOne of the goals of Femmestival is to highlight women, nonbinary people who may fly under the radar. Erica Krug, February 12, 2020 12:00 PM Bandit pops up at Porter in January before opening its doors this springGet a taste of Bandit before its official opening. Erica Krug, January 24, 2020 9:02 AM The Green Owl Cafe gets a menu revamp with new ownershipBut don't worry, the popular favorites are still on the menu Erica Krug, January 21, 2020 6:00 PM Little Tibet creates a space for Himalayan comfort foodBefore opening the restaurant in March 2019, the family ran a food cart called dZi Little Tibet for three years. Erica Krug, January 3, 2020 2:15 PM Keur Fatou Catering brings the flavors of Senegal and Gambia to the MidwestThere's nothing like Mom's home cooking. Erica Krug, December 17, 2019 2:33 PM Meatless Madison: Adamah's Nashville 'chicken' sandwichKierce makes sure to have several vegan items Erica Krug, December 9, 2019 6:00 PM 6 must-have cookies in MadisonWe found a few of the tastiest. You're welcome. Erica Krug, December 4, 2019 3:50 PM Meatless Madison: Three local chefs share their Thanksgiving recipesEach recipe is great for vegetarians at the table Erica Krug, November 25, 2019 6:04 PM Kosa combines Ayurvedic principles with food designed to heal, nourish the bodyCooking relies heavily on medicinal spices Erica Krug, November 22, 2019 6:23 PM Short Stack Eatery flips for changeRestaurant supports community, employees Erica Krug, November 13, 2019 3:48 PM Meatless Madison: Madison Sourdough's new vegetable-focused menuThe menu is friendly for vegetarians, vegans Erica Krug, October 28, 2019 6:58 PM PHOTOS: The Winnebago opens on Winnebago Street Erica Krug, October 22, 2019 10:09 AM Cheese City Beer Co. in Monroe grows its own brewAll ingredients are grown on a farm Erica Krug, October 18, 2019 8:00 PM American Skillet Co. pops up in Garver Feed Mill for cooking classesTake a class in October or November Erica Krug, October 1, 2019 5:37 PM Meatless Madison: Just Veggiez takes popular meals and makes them veganJames Bloodsaw creates plant-based catering Erica Krug, September 16, 2019 5:58 PM Meatless Madison: Short Stack Eatery's vegan menuThe breakfast spot offers vegan options Erica Krug, August 26, 2019 7:03 PM Union Corners Brewery offers 'session' beers and other interesting itemsAlso try beer floats and vegan beet tartare here Erica Krug, August 12, 2019 3:04 PM 8 food- and drink-focused businesses at the new Garver Feed MillNew life was breathed into the old building Erica Krug, July 30, 2019 1:23 PM Soil Sisters encourage and celebrate female farm culture during first week of AugustThe number of female farmers is on the rise Erica Krug, July 25, 2019 4:32 PM Common Wealth Development celebrates 40th anniversary with artisan food and craft beverage tourTour highlights business incubator's companies Erica Krug, July 8, 2019 10:00 PM 1 2 3 →
Roots Chocolates integrates seasonal ingredients, unique combinations into its chocolatesTen years ago, Lisa Nelson launched Roots Chocolates after discovering she enjoys making chocolate as much as eating it. Erica Krug, February 28, 2021 6:44 PM
Madison chef releases new plant-based cookbookAfter writing recipes for her restaurants and receiving requests from her clients and customers, Lauren Montelbano decided to give cookbook writing a try. Erica Krug, February 8, 2021 5:00 PM
Local groups and restaurants provide alternatives to drinkingIf 2020 has left you feeling hungover, you’re not alone. Erica Krug, January 6, 2021 8:37 AM January 2021
New Madison company creates spice blends for the home chefWhile cooking at home, a family had the idea to start blending spices inspired by travel. Erica Krug, December 23, 2020 4:12 PM
Meatless Madison: Duck Lips' vegetarian gem on a chicken menuDuck Lips Hot Chicken delivers great tofu. Erica Krug, November 27, 2020 4:00 PM
Meatless Madison: Heirloom Bakery and Kitchen creates all-vegan treatsFind her sweets at Ledger Coffee Roasters and Black Locust Cafe or order them through social media. Erica Krug, October 29, 2020 12:20 PM
Doggy in the Window pops up in The Ideal BarFind a classic Chicago dog or try one of the other combinations. Erica Krug, September 28, 2020 12:00 PM October 2020
Picnics opens on the Square with a focus on takeoutPicnics opened within Boar & Barrel in mid-August. Erica Krug, September 1, 2020 4:28 PM
Ahan is a takeout-focused gem on the east sideHoang and partner Chuck Brown opened the space at the beginning of the month. Erica Krug, August 27, 2020 3:11 PM
Consumers and farmers have found new ways to connect during the pandemicCOVID-19 forced farmers to rethink how they distribute goods. Hannah Wente, Erica Krug, Jonnah Mellenthin Perkins, Hannah Twietmeyer, Henry Michaels, Maija Inveiss, August 25, 2020 7:00 AM September 2020
Young Blood's taproom combines inventive street food with 'easy drinking' brewsThe brewery opened in mid-May for to-go beer, then the taproom in mid-June. Erica Krug, July 26, 2020 6:18 PM
Settle Down Tavern elevates classic tavern fare while opening during a pandemicNo one expects to open a restaurant during a pandemic but that is exactly what Brian Bartels, Ryan Huber and Sam Parker did. Erica Krug, July 10, 2020 8:46 AM
More women are leading the way in the city’s brewing sceneMore women are at the helm on brew days. Erica Krug, June 27, 2020 7:00 AM July 2020
Ice Cream Social sells ice cream on Instagram for social justice causes“I was trying to come up with a creative way to help and I realized my ice cream might be able to do more than provide comfort to my friends.” Erica Krug, June 25, 2020 9:20 AM
Vegan doughnut shop, Shanty Town, pops up throughout MadisonEnjoy plant-based treats at Johnson Public House and Ledger Coffee Roasters. Erica Krug, June 12, 2020 2:51 PM
Madison's dining community’s dedication to serving others continues during a public health crisisMany have found creative ways to support fellow small business owners, furloughed service industry workers and essential health care workers. Erica Krug, May 29, 2020 8:30 AM June 2020
Neighbor Loaves program supports bakeries, local grain and food banksInitiative helps sudden shortage of bread at area food banks Erica Krug, May 19, 2020 7:00 AM
What it’s like to be a Madison restaurant in the time of COVID-19As the coronavirus spread throughout the country, local restaurants had to find new ways to operate. Erica Krug, April 28, 2020 1:25 PM May 2020
Herbiery Brewing eschews from hops in exchange for herbsHerbiery is a hop-free brewery. Erica Krug, March 10, 2020 8:36 AM March 2020
Mother-daughter business kicks things up with African kick sauceErnie's African Kick Sauce launched in 2019 Erica Krug, February 25, 2020 7:00 AM
The first annual Femmestival celebrates culinary, visual artsOne of the goals of Femmestival is to highlight women, nonbinary people who may fly under the radar. Erica Krug, February 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Bandit pops up at Porter in January before opening its doors this springGet a taste of Bandit before its official opening. Erica Krug, January 24, 2020 9:02 AM
The Green Owl Cafe gets a menu revamp with new ownershipBut don't worry, the popular favorites are still on the menu Erica Krug, January 21, 2020 6:00 PM
Little Tibet creates a space for Himalayan comfort foodBefore opening the restaurant in March 2019, the family ran a food cart called dZi Little Tibet for three years. Erica Krug, January 3, 2020 2:15 PM
Keur Fatou Catering brings the flavors of Senegal and Gambia to the MidwestThere's nothing like Mom's home cooking. Erica Krug, December 17, 2019 2:33 PM
Meatless Madison: Adamah's Nashville 'chicken' sandwichKierce makes sure to have several vegan items Erica Krug, December 9, 2019 6:00 PM
6 must-have cookies in MadisonWe found a few of the tastiest. You're welcome. Erica Krug, December 4, 2019 3:50 PM
Meatless Madison: Three local chefs share their Thanksgiving recipesEach recipe is great for vegetarians at the table Erica Krug, November 25, 2019 6:04 PM
Kosa combines Ayurvedic principles with food designed to heal, nourish the bodyCooking relies heavily on medicinal spices Erica Krug, November 22, 2019 6:23 PM
Short Stack Eatery flips for changeRestaurant supports community, employees Erica Krug, November 13, 2019 3:48 PM
Meatless Madison: Madison Sourdough's new vegetable-focused menuThe menu is friendly for vegetarians, vegans Erica Krug, October 28, 2019 6:58 PM
Cheese City Beer Co. in Monroe grows its own brewAll ingredients are grown on a farm Erica Krug, October 18, 2019 8:00 PM
American Skillet Co. pops up in Garver Feed Mill for cooking classesTake a class in October or November Erica Krug, October 1, 2019 5:37 PM
Meatless Madison: Just Veggiez takes popular meals and makes them veganJames Bloodsaw creates plant-based catering Erica Krug, September 16, 2019 5:58 PM
Meatless Madison: Short Stack Eatery's vegan menuThe breakfast spot offers vegan options Erica Krug, August 26, 2019 7:03 PM
Union Corners Brewery offers 'session' beers and other interesting itemsAlso try beer floats and vegan beet tartare here Erica Krug, August 12, 2019 3:04 PM
8 food- and drink-focused businesses at the new Garver Feed MillNew life was breathed into the old building Erica Krug, July 30, 2019 1:23 PM
Soil Sisters encourage and celebrate female farm culture during first week of AugustThe number of female farmers is on the rise Erica Krug, July 25, 2019 4:32 PM
Common Wealth Development celebrates 40th anniversary with artisan food and craft beverage tourTour highlights business incubator's companies Erica Krug, July 8, 2019 10:00 PM
With Chauvin's trial set to begin, Urban Triage asks Madison's white community, 'What have you done lately?'