Food trucks popping up at Alliant Energy Center on Fridays
Starting Aug. 14, Fridays at the Alliant Energy Center are dedicated to showcasing food trucks and carts from Dane County.
Great Dane releases first hard seltzer, Dog Daze
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. is the latest Madison brewery to launch a hard seltzer.
8 refreshing local drinks to try this summer
Fill your cooler with one of these locally made drinks.
VomFASS closing on State Street after five years
After nearly five years on State Street, VomFASS is closing its doors.
Missing cotton candy? Lily's got you covered
Lily and her family pump out a whopping 85 flavors, from best-sellers like bubblegum and birthday cake, to chai spice and habanero. They even sell cotton candy for Chardonnay connoisseurs and eggnog enthusiasts.
Wisconsin Saturday nights are all about prime rib
Come Saturday night, many supper clubs cook up prime rib, a weekly draw surpassed only by Friday night fish fry.
Enjoy delicious fare from these 13 Black-owned food businesses
Seek out Black-owned food purveyors to support this dining scene sector.
We finally(!) have some local food events again
From local beer to a South-East Asian eatery opening, check out 7 events going on this weekend in Madison's food scene.
Dan Curd: the making of a food snob
I have always adored food, and after a 70-plus-year romance, I like to think I have a discriminating palate, one that has evolved and matured over time.
Young Blood's taproom combines inventive street food with 'easy drinking' brews
Young Blood Beer Co. features 12 beers on tap, an ever-rotating list of beers.
Twisted Grounds offers coffee and community amid pandemic
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, owner Abby Padlock said she was impressed by strong community support for her new small business, Twisted Grounds.
Madison breweries join ‘Black is Beautiful’ campaign for racial justice
While the beer industry has deep roots in the state, local breweries are giving beer new significance by advocating for racial justice.
Drive-thru to get fair favorites despite canceled Wisconsin State Fair
The Fair Food Drive-Thru gives Wisconsin foodies the chance to enjoy their Wisconsin State Fair faves.
Heritage Tavern introduces new outdoor dining space downtown
Heritage Tavern has added something new to its normal offerings, and it's not a something you'll find on the menu.
With food tours on hiatus, Madison Eats develops a new food experience
When in-person food tours needed to be put on pause due to COVID-19, Otehlia Cassidy decided to launch a new part of her business promoting Madison's local food scene.
Madison's newest line of seltzers
It took Untitled Art nearly a year to launch its first seltzer in the Florida Seltzer line.
Restaurant on the Square closing after five years
After nearly five years in business, Graft is closing its doors.
Settle Down Tavern elevates classic tavern fare while opening during a pandemic
No one expects to open a restaurant during a pandemic but that is exactly what Settle Down Tavern owners Brian Bartels, Ryan Huber and Sam Parker did.
Tossed and torched: Craving tableside dining during a pandemic
A hiatus from the full restaurant experience has made Dan Curd miss tableside dining.
Dane County Farmers' Market cancels Saturday market on the Square for rest of season
The Wisconsin Capitol Police revoked the Dane County Farmers' Market's permit for the Capitol Square for the rest of the outdoor season, meaning the market will not be on the Capitol this year.
10 Madison restaurants serving up backyard favorite: fried chicken
Breaded, seasoned and spiced, fried chicken has always been an ideal centerpiece of a summertime picnic or a Fourth of July cookout.
Good Food closing east side cafe, food cart
After 10 years of operating a food cart and three years of owning a cafe, Good Food Low Carb Cafe is stopping operations.
More women are leading the way in the city’s brewing scene
With the explosion of the craft beer industry, more women are at the helm on brew days.
Streatery program to roll out on State Street July 3
As a way to help restaurants, the city of Madison started the Streatery Restaurant Recovery Program.
Ice Cream Social sells ice cream on Instagram for social justice causes
Katrina Ervin, founder of Ice Cream Social, started making ice cream for her family and friends this spring during Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order.
Where to eat outside now in Madison
Here are 19 patios, porches and decks — and links to their safety guidelines – that are serving up great summer bites and drinks at limited capacity if you’re looking to dine outdoors.
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