Dine at a Madison chef's table
These four spots offer customized special menus, intimate views of the kitchen and chef interactions for small groups of people looking for a different way to appreciate cuisine.
Madison Magazine - March 2022
Dane County’s doll company
Over the past 35 years, American Girl has sold more than 36 million dolls and created more inclusive toys while maintaining a local headquarters.
Madison history lesson: Back in time to a different epidemic
In the not-too-distant past, a deadly public health epidemic meant the separation of families.
Baked goods and Latin American dishes shine at Monona Bakery & Eatery
Inspiration and recipes for the Latin American fare come from Gamoneda’s father’s upbringing in Mexico and her mother’s Honduran roots.
Madison organizations offer many options for adaptive athletes to get in the game
Find opportunities for accessible hockey, basketball, soccer, fitness, cycling and dance in the city, plus a group designed for fans with disabilities to watch local sporting events.
Let the Dairyland Games begin
One fateful classroom visit led to the creation of Dairyland Games and its operating nonprofit, both of which provide opportunities for athletes with disabilities to play and compete in sporting events.
A Madison father founded Madison Adaptive Cycling to make biking more accessible
Brian McNurlen, wife Laura and their 14-year-old daughter, Rosie, are regulars on the Lake Loop, the winding path that encompasses Lake Monona.
Miracle League of Dane County brings an adaptive baseball field and programming to Cottage Grove
On June 4, 2021, 96 kids took the field for their first at-bats.
UW–Madison program has introduced adaptive fitness to countless students and people with disabilities
Adapted Fitness and Personal Training program has been a part of the university for 35 years.
Madison Ice Arena has become an unofficial hub for sled hockey in the Midwest
Madison Ice Arena first offered an adaptive learn-to-skate class in 2008. Since then, the arena has gone through changes to allow for more adaptive opportunities.
Dance program gives kids with cognitive and physical disabilities 'ConfiDANCE'
Sarah Jacobson worked with an occupational therapist to incorporate exercises used in physical therapy into her classes.
The Mad City Badgers teams help wheelchair youth basketball athletes develop skills on and off the court
There are only two wheelchair youth basketball programs in Wisconsin, and one of them is in Madison.
The Wisconsin Warriors are back in action after a long break due to COVID-19
The Wisconsin Warriors, a high-level wheelchair power soccer team based out of Madison, competes in the second-highest division in American power soccer.
AccessiMingos focuses on making a more inclusive environment in the Flock
There were already subgroups in the Flock, so a trio decided to create AccessiMingos in 2021.
Going back to basics is the way forward for two interrelated educational efforts
The Driftless Folk School, a unique educational effort based on a century-old Scandinavian tradition, draws students and instructors from far and wide, including Madison.
6 things to check out this March
Our March hot list features an activewear brand, podcast, serving trays and more.
14 notable new restaurants, bars to add to your must-visit list
Over the past year, many new restaurants, bars and food businesses opened their doors.
Guest Essay: ‘Up Went My Hands’
A guest essay by Charles Edward Payne
DJ Pain 1 gives an insider’s guide to Madison’s hip-hop scene
The 38-year-old producer and DJ has worked with such high-profile artists as Ludacris, Public Enemy, 50 Cent and 2 Chainz, and he uses his platform to educate and mentor artists and producers about the music industry.
Madison's Chef of the Year 2022: Itaru Nagano is the chef and mentor
He’s proven himself in kitchens all over the country. Now at his own restaurant, Fairchild’s Itaru Nagano is still "the hardest worker in the kitchen," and he’s training a new generation of chefs.
Editor's note: The magazine magic behind the March cover story
Just like there’s “movie magic,” there’s also “magazine magic.”
Roach: Why I took a break from Facebook
If you scan the headlines, columns and links that abound online, the bad news clearly outweighs the good. By a lot.
Behind Pete Souza's camera lens
Pete Souza’s photographs have captured two presidencies and countless iconic moments. Now the Madison resident adds International Photography Hall of Fame inductee to his impressive resume and a new book to his portfolio.
Order the March issue of Madison Magazine: 'Chef of the Year'
Madison Magazine's March cover story reveals its pick for Chef of the Year.
