Our team has been excited about this special edition for close to a year, and we’ve been stockpiling story ideas for months to fill an entire magazine, front to back, with pet-related content.
What I did discover — after diving into Ron Faiola’s latest book about supper clubs and through case studies of one old, one new and two soon-to-open restaurants — was that the answer was a lot simpler than I thought.
Just like there’s “movie magic,” there’s also “magazine magic.”
An above-the-fold feature story on our very own associate editor Maggie Ginsberg appeared in the Mount Horeb Mail newspaper back in December, in which editor Matt Geiger mentioned her upcoming debut novel, “Still True.”
I am constantly discovering new subsets of Madison life. The stories unfold endlessly, layers upon layers, further expanding my understanding and perspective of this place.
We didn’t totally plan this, but this issue turned into quite the celebration of winter. You might be thinking, “Wait, my local magazine that’s known for hyping up all that makes Madison great wants me to see the good in our coldest, longest season?” Big surprise, I know. But I have to say, we make a strong case.
When inspiration struck me for this month’s cover story, The Amys, I didn’t realize just how profoundly moved I’d be by the award winners our committee selected.
I like pumpkin spice lattes and a lot of other “basic” fall things, and I do not care what comedian Bo Burnham thinks about it.
A night at Washburn Observatory left me with a newfound appreciation for the starry sky above.
Our last Best of Madison issue was sent to the printer on March 8, 2020 — six days later, the world shut down.
There’s power in good storytelling, and it’s a responsibility and an honor to get to do it.
We aren’t roaring — we’re roaming. And ruminating. And reflecting. We are being reborn, more curious, more aware and more humble than we were before.
Creative intentions do not always equal a Pinterest-perfect product.
It’s never been just about a chef’s talent in the kitchen — which Francesca Hong undoubtedly possesses — that wins them the title. It’s also about a chef’s efforts to make their city a better place for all.
Living through history gives me a deeper appreciation for people like Levitan, who preserve and retell the true tales, no matter how painful or incredulous.
Forward we trudge into 2021, with gratitude, humanity and hope in our hearts.
That’s the thing about food traditions — very seldom do they have to do just with the food.
This unusual year has made the small details of everyday life stand out like never before.
"He’s a man of resounding awareness, both of himself and the world around him."
As we approach the six-month mark of a pandemic no one thought would take us this long to outsmart, we’ve also been in search of new distractions.
Once a month I walk down the dark hallway of Madison Magazine’s empty office to pick up the latest copy of the magazine, check my messages and empty my mailbox.
I often have to squint through the blinding light of my own white privilege.
How are we doing here at the magazine? We’re doing pretty well, all things considered.
It’s day 26 of my quarantine as I type this from my work-from-home desk.
From July 3-8, we’re putting a spotlight on Madison’s Asian community during the inaugural Very Asian Week, presented by Madison Magazine and Very Asian Foundation.
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