4 Jefferson County food stands you need to hit before summer's over
Lake Mills, Jefferson and Fort Atkinson are home to four seasonal stands boasting hot dogs, burgers, frozen treats and more.
Meatless Madison: Settle Down Tavern's Prit'Near
Quintessential tavern food doesn't always mean delectable plant-based dishes, but Settle Down Tavern prioritized the plant-based burger on the menu.
Twenty years in prison drove Roderick “Rudy” Bankston to the dictionary, unlocking a lifelong passion for words
"Two words in particular have never escaped my memory: causability and plausibility. They sounded complex and created in me a deep awareness of my ignorance."
Roach: Stars and stripes
This Fourth of July was different. I had been mulling over the notion of adding another banner to accompany the Stars and Stripes to add context to Old Glory.
How you can get free Greenbush doughnuts this week
Reebok is celebrating the CrossFit Games by partnering with Greenbush Bakery to offer free doughnuts.
Saying 'so long' to the Avenue Bar
Whatever the how and why, the end of the Avenue Bar is a big deal. It came as close to being a public utility as any Madison restaurant ever has.
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Best of Madison 2020 Winners
See the 572 winners our readers declared the bee’s knees in our 39th annual readers poll.
Editor's note: The best is BACK
Our last Best of Madison issue was sent to the printer on March 8, 2020 — six days later, the world shut down.
Graft restaurant reopens after closure with new menu
Graft Executive Chef Travis Vaughn experimented with recipes during the restaurant’s closure and is bringing a new menu to the table.
The Amys: Call for Award Nominations
Madison Magazine partners with Mike Gannon to spotlight and award local women in honor of Amy and Jocelyn Gannon
Q&A with Nickolas Butler, author of 'Godspeed'
The internationally best-selling Wisconsin author's new literary thriller explores the chasmic gap between the haves and the have-nots in a mountain town.
No joke: All-female comedy show ‘BABE-APALOOZA’ headed to Bos Mead Hall this weekend
Eight comedians are performing in response to Louis C.K. performances at Comedy Club, with tips and extra proceeds going toward the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Best of Madison 2021 Winners
When 2020 handed out lemons, this year's winners gave us their best. This year we honor 458 businesses in our readers’ poll and 13 awards from our editors.
2021 Best of Madison Editors' Picks
Our editorial team, comprised of editor Andrea Behling and associate editors Maggie Ginsberg and Maija Inveiss, picked some businesses, initiatives and people that have stood out over the past year.
Four decades later, cross country coach passes a memorabilia baton
Now 84, Mark Parish turned over a bulky package of photos and newspaper clippings from a state cross country meet when his team pulled an upset for the ages.
What is the scientific value of a hug?
We ask Dr. Paula Niedenthal questions about the impact of COVID-19 quarantines on our health, the power of touch and more.
Mount Horeb to host 150+ artists at 50th annual art fair this weekend
After a one-year hiatus, the Mount Horeb Art Fair is back on Main Street for its 50th year.
17 local activities to maximize your family time this summer
While it’s easy to get caught up in our busy schedules, don’t let the summer slip away.
Madison art exhibits you don’t want to miss this summer
Travel through space and time by checking out these local and internationally renowned exhibitions.
Q&A with Christina Clancy, author of 'Shoulder Season'
Set at the former Playboy Resort in Lake Geneva in 1981, the Madison author's second novel gives a rare glimpse into an unexamined world.
British golf protege turned Wisconsin pro aims to make the sport more inclusive
As her life in golf progressed from touring professional to instructor and brought her to the States, Shapcott has worked to rid the sport of the male-dominated mindset.
Hand-pulled noodles originating from Lanzhou, China, shine at Ruyi on State Street
Stepping into Ruyi Hand Pulled Noodle, diners immediately get a glimpse through the open kitchen at how the food is made.
Finding the wrenches, fixing the gap
Two linked startups aim to solve the skilled labor shortage by connecting automotive and diesel technicians to shops.
5 Madison-area locals giving us fit-spiration
Q&As with fitness fanatics who share their 2021 goals, their favorite equipment, post-workout snacks and more.
KOSA uses family recipes in its kitchen to present food as medicine
Some people call KOSA’s signature khichdi dish “a warm hug in a bowl.” I can’t think of any better way to describe comfort food.
5 women-owned businesses that thrived through the pandemic
National stats show female-led ventures growing, and these Madison-area women represent a few local success stories.
Fawzy Mohamed blends the best of Egypt and New York at his restaurant Kosharie
For the Egypt-born chef Fawzy Mohamed, tenacity and hard work are essential ingredients for any successful business.
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