Michel: a legacy of unity
An era has ended in journalism
An era has ended in journalism and I can’t let it pass without telling Madison Magazine readers about it.
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Top Doctors 2018
A look at the best doctors nominated by peers
This biennial guide of Top Doctors in the area can assist in the search for the best physicians.
Local products made in Madison
Call of Duty, Madrax created by local individuals
You’ve likely seen or heard of these products, but did you know they're made by local people?
Theatre LILA's latest celebrates women of color
A writing retreat sparked the newest play
For three full days last spring, five women convened in Spring Green to participate in collaborative writing exercises. That collaboration led to “Lines,” the invention Theatre LILA will stage the last week of April.
Gourmet food company is run by women
molly&you takes off
Wilson’s story gives hope to local entrepreneurs who dream of turning their startups into companies with a national reach.
Madison's new ice cream food cart
Those behind El Grito will front Mijo
The team that scratches your Mexican-food itch with the El Grito food cart is moving into the ice cream biz starting mid-April.
9 places serving delicious ice cream
It's always a good time for ice cream
There’s no time that’s not a good time for ice cream.
Madison is falling for mochi
Several restaurants feature on menus
It’s hardly surprising that we’re also falling hard for Japan’s spin on the concept: mochi, flavored ice cream encased in a bite-sized shell of pounded sticky rice.
Bad dog frida is a haven for dog lovers
The owners welcome all pets and customers
For bad dog frida co-owners and partners Carmen Alcalde and Sue Hunter, every customer and pet are celebrities when they walk through the door.
Madison has a burgeoning chocolate industry
Storefronts specializing in chocolate grow in town
Madison has achieved notoriety as a popular food destination, but more recently the city has developed a sweet tooth. Storefronts specializing in artisanal chocolate seem to be proliferating.
New eatery has left a mark on Madison's food scene
Mint Mark opened in late 2017
Sean Pharr opened Mint Mark, a small plates restaurant, bar and café that has quickly won acceptance in the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood after opening its doors in late 2017.
Heinen: Comparing notes
Heinen visited D.C. with Wisconsin broadcasters
I was in D.C. with a group of broadcasters from Wisconsin for an annual visit to meet with members of our congressional delegation to talk about industry issues.
A Madison chef's divine intervention
Jason Kierce heads a kosher-certified restaurant
How did this Christian from Birmingham, Alabama, become the head chef at one of the two kosher-certified restaurants in Wisconsin? Some might say it was divine intervention.
Truax Field lands F-35 fighter jets
After years of advocacy, Madison is home to F-35s
The late-December announcement by the US Air Force that Madison’s Truax Field is the chosen home for a squadron of F-35 fighter jets (provided it clears a final study) is a huge victory for the city, politicians representing the area say.
A window into Madison
Velena Jones recalls her time reporting in Madison
A former reporter's experiences covering race issues in Madison.
Spring into April with these 6 events
Les Mis, Wisconsin Film Festival and more
This month features Les Misérables, the Wisconsin Film Festival, the UW Varsity Band Concert and more.
The flaky tale of the croissant
How the crescent-shaped croissant came about
In the early 1970s, the Baker’s Rooms at Ovens of Brittany brought the delicacy to Madison. By the 1980s, the country was on a croissant binge.
Roach: Working as an artist
"What I do is who I am"
Making a living in the arts is a tricky proposition. It’s the news parents don’t want to get from their kids upon college graduation.
Made in Madison
Many products are made locally in Dane County
There are more products designed, developed, manufactured or assembled in Dane County than many people realize — here are just a few of the fun ones.
Madison company creates notable installations
Quarra Stone has a well-chiseled national profile
Quarra Stone Co. is creating and exporting some of the most notable stone-building cladding, monuments and fine art installations in the world.
Local products fill WiscoBoxes
The idea started as a way to sell Botham wine
WiscoBoxes actually started as an idea to sell more Botham Vineyards wine.
Electronic Theater Controls lights the way nationally and locally
A family-owned business illuminates Broadway
One local family-owned company is responsible for flipping the switch to help make those dreams come true.
First Warn Forecast
