Dining & Drink

Madison's dining community’s dedication to serving others continues during a public health crisis

Erica Krug,

Here are just a few of those stories about people helping people.

GALLERY: Sneak peek of what's available during Restaurant Week To Go

Henry Michaels,

Support restaurants at a time when they need it most.

Three loaves of ORIGIN Breads with wheat and wisconsin symbol

Neighbor Loaves program supports bakeries, local grain and food banks

Erica Krug,

The “Neighbor Loaves” program launched in Madison at the end of March.

Bunky's hummus on the shelf at Willy Street Co-op

Sizable goal in sight for S.O.S. Fund

Andrea Behling,

Final push underway for GoFundMe campaign that has already "exceeded everyone's expectations."

Bourbon: the spirit of America

Dan Curd,

Born and bred in the United States, bourbon has never been more in demand.

Madison Restaurant Week returns for special carryout edition

Maija Inveiss,

To support local restaurants and bring people some joy as Safer at Home continues, Madison Magazine is hosting a special edition of Restaurant Week: Restaurant Week To Go.

Eggs and fruit on a platter with flowers

8 Mother's Day brunches made easy with carryout

Hannah Twietmeyer,

Give and enjoy these meals with zero effort, but all the taste that comes with quality Madison food.

Homestead Wisconsin puts the focus on quality meat

Caroline Szachnowski,

Brit McCoy started Homestead Wisconsin — a farm that raises beef and lamb — three years ago in Belleville to connect the community with the source of their meat.

Belle Pleva in front of items at Paleo Mama

Paleo Mama is a gluten-free, paleo and keto haven

Andrea Behling,

Gluten-free, paleo and keto eaters have found their sweet tooth fix at Paleo Mama Bakery.

Pizza Brutta closes Middleton location

Maija Inveiss,

Pizza Brutta's owners are closing the Middleton location permanently due to the impact of COVID-19 and the end of its lease.

15 carryout options during COVID-19 worth checking out

Maija Inveiss,

More than 200 local places are conducting carryout operations, and we’re spotlighting just a few of the creative options.

Forward Madison charity campaign to help local restaurants, health care workers

Maija Inveiss,

Forward Madison FC is aiming to break their attendance record by selling tickets to a metaphorical match benefiting local restaurants and health care workers.

Three smiling women in front of a Madison lake, the middle woman is holding a copy of Edible Madison

Local food magazine sold to two Madison entrepreneurs

Andrea Behling,

Christy McKenzie and Cricket Redman take the helm of Edible Madison.

Virginie Ok staring out of a window at La Kitchenette

What it’s like to be a Madison restaurant in the time of COVID-19

Erica Krug,

As the coronavirus spread throughout the country, local restaurants had to shutter their businesses and find new ways to operate.

Five chefs to work with local farmers to create fresh meal kits

Maija Inveiss,

For five weeks, five Madison area chefs are partnering with local farmers to create fresh meal kits for four people.

Meatless Madison: Three local chefs share their Thanksgiving recipes

Every dish from our Meatless Madison series

Hannah Twietmeyer,

Our vegan and vegetarian scene isn't exactly robust, but we combed through Madison menus to find some of the best meatless dishes the city has to offer.

Carry out cocktail kits from some of your favorite Madison establishments

Henry Michaels,

To help us break through the monotony of quarantine, Madison restaurants and bars have come together to bring us inventive and classic cocktail kits for carryout that are sure to impress.

Four different colored sausages on a cutting block

Conscious Carnivore partners with local chefs to make sausages raising funds restaurants

Andrea Behling,

Local butcher shop will give 100% of sausage sales to that week's featured chef/restaurant

The Tin Fox on Monroe Street closes Monday

Maija Inveiss,

After nearly two years on Monroe Street, The Tin Fox will be closing its doors Monday.

Brewery creates beer inspired by fan-favorite local ice cream flavor

Maija Inveiss,

A new beer collaboration from Untitled Art and Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. is giving the community something to look forward to next week: Zanzibar Chocolate Ice Cream Stout.

Dane County Farmers' Market starts local food pickups at Alliant Energy Center

Maija Inveiss,

As the opening of the Dane County Farmers' Market outdoor season has been postponed for the foreseeable future, it announced Friday a new system of pickups.

Forward Madison FC, Vintage Brewing Co. release new beer

Maija Inveiss,

Forward Madison FC and Vintage Brewing Co. launched a new team-themed beer called Irruption Pale Ale.

New restaurant expected to open on Madison's south side in May

Maija Inveiss,

Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse is planning to open its doors in May 2020 at 2161 Rimrock Road, next to Home 2 Suites.

Willy Street Co-op partners with Union Cab for grocery delivery

Maija Inveiss,

To help limit the amount of people that come to Willy Street Co-op and help get customers groceries faster, Willy Street Co-op is partnering with Union Cab Co-op for grocery delivery.

Our food industry folks are as kind as they are resilient

Hannah Twietmeyer,

Local restaurants and businesses do what they can to help community members amid their own struggles.

Make Easter dining easy this year with curbside pickup options

Henry Michaels,

While you may be trading in your fresh-pressed slacks and Easter bonnet for your favorite pair of footie pajamas, it does not mean you can’t share meal with those you love.