Madison's meals for the modifiers
Whether you’re sticking to plant-based cuisine, avoiding gluten, cutting out dairy or trying to live a healthier lifestyle in 2021, this is your go-to guide to alternative eating in the city.
Your guide to dairy-free dishes in Madison
Replace traditional cheese and ice cream with alternatives to cow milk.
Your guide to plant-based dining in Madison
Alongside vegetarian and vegan diets is a concept called “plant-based” eating.
Make a plan when it comes to healthy eating in the city
You heard it here first — healthy eating can be fun and easy if you prepare accordingly.
Your guide to gluten-free options in Madison
Gluten-free friends, stop compromising and fill your bellies at these spots.
Your guide to vegan meals in Madison
Cutting out animal products has become easier than ever with ample alternatives.
Your guide to healthier Madison-made drinks
Kombucha, juice, smoothies, oh my! Bump up your nourishment through local beverages.
Local chefs, bakers partner together in cookie box collaboration to raise funds for Harambee Village
For the fourth year in a row, the Culinary Ladies Collective — a network of female chefs, cooks, producers and artisans — is launching a cookie box sale dedicated to raising funds for women's health.
The Nitty Gritty launches new virtual restaurant concept
After months in the making, The Nitty Gritty is launching a new fried chicken concept operating out of its Downtown Madison location.
5 recommendations for loose leaf tea from local shops
These spots sell loose leaf varieties galore, so even tea-time newbies can slurp up a piping hot spot of tea in no time.
Crumbl Cookies opening two locations in the Madison area
With more than 150 locations around the country, new locations in Sun Prairie and Madison mark the first in Wisconsin.
Grace Coffee Co. has started off strong
With four locations opened in less than two years, Grace Coffee Co. is making moves in the area.
Local groups and restaurants provide alternatives to drinking
If 2020 has left you feeling hungover, you’re not alone.
Hot chocolate spheres? They’re the bomb.
A sphere of chocolate thick enough to hold its weight, but thin enough to melt, cocoa bombs put a spin on your typical mug of hot chocolate.
Curtis & Cake owner reflects on her time in Madison as she heads to Georgia
Now that I’m making my way back home to the South, I’m realizing there is a lot I’ll miss about the Madison food scene.
Peppermint provisions to keep you jolly into the new year
Make the most of this holiday season by squeezing a few more pepperminty snacks into your pre-New Year's diet.
New local cinnamon whiskey donates all proceeds to Wisconsin charity
While you typically wouldn't expect a mechanical subcontractor to release a whiskey, Dave Jones Inc. in Madison partnered with Fitchburg's Yahara Bay Distillers to come up with whiskey for a cause.
LIST: What's happening New Year's Eve in Madison
A few activities, staycations and feasts to say goodbye to 2020 and start 2021 off right.
11 food concepts popping up within Madison businesses
Amid the pandemic, many food concepts have opened within previously established locations.
New Madison company creates spice blends for the home chef
While cooking at home, a family had the idea to start blending spices inspired by travel.
Confessions of a former cheese and chocolate hater
It took moving to Wisconsin for Taryn Pemberton Schmidt to become a "Dairyland convert."
The Bar Next Door takes bar food to the next level
Enjoy your favorite greasy goodness with a little twist at this new Windsor restaurant.
16 & Baking: Local teen makes impressive cakes and treats
Grace Grogan is taking the local baking scene by storm with her delicious desserts.
Madison entrepreneur featured in national ad campaign
Syovata Edari, founder and owner of CocoVaa Chocolatier, is featured in a national advertising campaign and initiative encouraging support of Black-owned businesses this holiday season.
Where to buy holiday stollen this month in the Madison area
Stuffed with spices and nuts, stollen is coated with powdered or icing sugar, and often sliced and served with butters, honeys or jams.
List: Pick up your festive feast and holiday treats from these local spots
Stay safe while digging in to some seriously tasty local meals and desserts.
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