Madison Magazine May 2021 - Channel3000.com

The state of restaurant 107 State

Aaron R. Conklin,

Nathan Mergen’s restaurant finds a new way forward by staying hyperfocused on two elements of its original menu.

Joel DeSpain signs off and hits the road

Doug Moe,

Joel DeSpain’s career took him from TV journalist to law enforcement public information officer. Now the recent retiree is hitting the road.

MMoCA’s upcoming exhibits showcase the museum’s impressive permanent collection

Michael Muckian,

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s permanent collection consists of 5,939 objets d’art.

All of the spices against a black backdrop

6 local spice companies to elevate your cooking skills

Maija Inveiss,

Boring meals begone — add a little spice from local producers to raise any dish from bland to bold.

Catrina Sparkman shares the power of voice

Catrina Sparkman,

This ‘born speaker’ reflects on free speech and January’s insurrection at the Capitol.

6 things our editors love this May

Andrea Behling,

Check out a cookbook, headbands, stained glass and more in this month's Hot List.

Get inspired by three local room redesigns

Andrea Behling,

We came across three bedrooms designed by locals that might spark some inspiration.

Meet social artist Borealis

Maija Inveiss,

The pandemic brought a near complete halt to Borealis’ work as a social artist (i.e. someone who aims to use creative skills to spark change).

In pursuit of mindfulness

Michael Muckian,

In Michael Muckian’s first meditation session, he fell asleep. But he and his wife, Jean, have since developed their practice and deepened their understanding, especially once COVID-19 hit.

For Richard J. Davidson, personal experience led to meditation mastery

Michael Muckian,

Since a young age, Richard J. Davidson was interested in the brain and the way it affects all aspects of human existence.

9 virtual brands operating out of Madison kitchens

Sam Jones,

The current takeout-centric dining culture is inspiring many restaurants to launch new ventures under different names.

Roach: Better Man

John Roach,

The world has been dormant for a year. Life as we knew it has been on hold since last March. But in the midst of this latency period, someone has been working. And his name is Kaleem Caire.

Editor's note: Welcome to the ’20s

Andrea Behling,

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.

Author Ann Garvin sits in her house on a yellow chair with her dog, Peanut, in her lap.

Author in bloom

Maggie Ginsberg,

Five challenging years since her last book was published, Garvin is celebrating the May 1 launch of her fourth novel, “I Thought You Said This Would Work.”

family eating at a table in front of an airstream

The return of the RV vacation

Andrea Behling,

Vans, big rigs, overland trailers and other tow-behinds are the new “it” way to escape, whisking away couples and families who couldn’t spend a minute longer sheltering at home.