Food rituals make light in winter
A column by Emma Waldinger: Eating food in familiar ways is the light that gets me through.
A column by Emma Waldinger: Eating food in familiar ways is the light that gets me through.
Dining & Drink
Osteria Papavero brings authentic, seasonal Italian dining to Madison
Chef Francesco Mangano reminisces on the landscapes and flavors of his childhood in Bologna and Tuscany, Italy at Osteria Papavero.
Chef Francesco Mangano reminisces on the landscapes and flavors of his childhood in Bologna and Tuscany, Italy at Osteria Papavero.
Locavore's List: Stock your winter kitchen
Eating seasonal vegetables year-round has never been easier, even in January.
Eating seasonal vegetables year-round has never been easier, even in January.
Wisconsin Union introduces new, casual dining space
Unions Commons to serve soups, sandwiches and casual fare with a counter service cafe at The University Club.
Unions Commons to serve soups, sandwiches and casual fare with a counter service cafe at The University Club.
The Roman Candle plans to close final location
After 18 years in the Madison community, The Roman Candle will close its final location in Middleton on Feb. 4.
After 18 years in the Madison community, The Roman Candle will close its final location in Middleton on Feb. 4.
Madison bars as seen on TV
We’ve imagined the equivalents of some iconic pop culture bars right here in Madison.
We’ve imagined the equivalents of some iconic pop culture bars right here in Madison. Some are loosely connected, and others are spot on. It’s fun to think that we can experience the world like some of our favorite characters — even for…
Meet me at a Madison bar
Weather the cold from inside these neighborhood gathering spots, cozy bars and beloved dives.
Weather the cold from inside these neighborhood gathering spots, cozy bars and beloved dives.
22 dishes you don't want to miss during Restaurant Week
From stuffed prawn and scallop to tikka masala gnocchi to tempura cheese curds, here are 22 dishes to try during winter Restaurant Week.
From stuffed prawn and scallop to tikka masala gnocchi to tempura cheese curds, here are 22 dishes to try during winter Restaurant Week.
Dine in a dome this season
7 spots that offer outdoor globes for dining and drink gatherings in the Madison area.
7 spots that offer outdoor globes for dining and drink gatherings in the Madison area.
Beer & Cheese Fest celebrates Wisconsin during winter season
Returning for its 13th year, Beer & Cheese Fest brings Wisconsinites together for food, drinks and fun at the Alliant Energy Center.
Returning for its 13th year, Beer & Cheese Fest brings Wisconsinites together for food, drinks and fun at the Alliant Energy Center.
Kettle Black Kitchen makes casual elegance the order of the day
French and Southern influences meet at Kettle Black Kitchen on Monroe Street.
French and Southern influences meet at Kettle Black Kitchen on Monroe Street.
Editor's Note: For the love of restaurants
Editor Andrea Behling celebrates the people in our community who make great Madison restaurants possible.
Editor Andrea Behling celebrates the people in our community who make great Madison restaurants possible.
Staff-picked best bites of 2022
Madison Magazine's team of editors and designers picked their favorite food and drinks featured in the magazine this year.
Madison Magazine's team of editors and designers picked their favorite food and drinks featured in the magazine this year.
7 chefs changing the food industry
These Madison chefs are redefining our city's community and culture, inside the kitchen and out.
These Madison chefs are redefining our city's community and culture, inside the kitchen and out.
Checking in on the state of State Street
State Street feels trapped at a sort of existential crossroads, with strong pockets of success surrounded by reminders of what used to be.
State Street feels trapped at a sort of existential crossroads, with strong pockets of success surrounded by reminders of what used to be.
10 restaurants we're excited about right now
We’ve selected 10 Madison restaurants, new and renewed, that are redefining how we dine in 2023.
We’ve selected 10 Madison restaurants, new and renewed, that are redefining how we dine in 2023.
Schoolhouse restaurant charms in Spring Green
Homecoming provides a convivial atmosphere with farm-to-table dishes.
Homecoming provides a convivial atmosphere with farm-to-table dishes.
Eat, drink, and be merry: 16 tasty ways to celebrate the holidays
Save room all month long for special holiday treats, festive workshops, jolly cocktails and dinner events around Madison this December.
Save room all month long for special holiday treats, festive workshops, jolly cocktails and dinner events around Madison this December.
'Tis the season for cheery beers
These local brewers make their mark on Madison’s holiday beer varieties with one-of-a-kind creations.
These local brewers make their mark on Madison’s holiday beer varieties with one-of-a-kind creations.
Winter drink guide: 13 seasonal coffee and cocktail menus in Madison
Local bars and cafes offer a strong selection of winter-inspired coffee and cocktails this season.
Local bars and cafes offer a strong selection of winter-inspired coffee and cocktails this season.
Queen of the bootleggers
Maggie Ginsberg looks back at the prohibition era in Madison 100 years later.
Maggie Ginsberg looks back at the prohibition era in Madison 100 years later.
Cannibal sandwich? No, thanks. Carpaccio and tartare? Yes, please.
Let's not even talk about the Wisconsin delicacy that starts trending around the holidays. Instead, here are six places each for great carpaccio and tartare in Madison.
Let's not even talk about the Wisconsin delicacy that starts trending around the holidays. Instead, here are six places each for great carpaccio and tartare in Madison.
Wings are back in a big way
You don’t have to look hard to find Madison restaurants that know how to make chicken wings shine.
You don’t have to look hard to find Madison restaurants that know how to make chicken wings shine.
Williamson Street restaurant carries on with new owners
The Weary Traveler Freehouse may have new owners and a new head chef, but all three are well traveled at the neighborhood pub.
The Weary Traveler Freehouse may have new owners and a new head chef, but all three are well traveled at the neighborhood pub.
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