11 Favorite Cheese Dishes in Madison, WI
Nov 13 2018
Wisconsin is known as America’s Dairyland for good reason. Cows reign and cheese is king. Over a quarter of the nation’s cheese is produced in the state, and Wisconsin has garnered more awards for its…
Chaya & Cacao on Isla Mujeres, Mexico Redefines and Refines Island Fare
Apr 05 2018
Nestled under a palm frond canopy, just a short walk from Isla Mujeres’ North Beach is Chef Lori Dumm’s newest restaurant on Isla Mujeres, Mexico–Chaya & Cacao. Chaya & Cacao redefines and refines island fare.…
11 Favorite Women-owned Food Businesses in Madison, WI
Feb 20 2018
The number of women-owned food businesses in Madison, WI is inspiring–and growing! Over the years of running a food tour company in Madison, we have had the pleasure of working with many amazing partner businesses. I…
10 Things To Do in Madison, WI in the Winter
Dec 22 2017
by Pamela Gu Although Madison, Wisconsin might be most known for its beautiful summers, Madison’s winters are just as fun – if not more so! With all of the snow and cold weather comes tons…
Celebrating Six Years – a Giveaway!
Sep 14 2017
Time to party, celebrate, sing and shout. And drink wine. I almost can’t believe it, but tomorrow, Madison Eats turns six! I discovered my first email solicitation that I sent to friends on Sept 11th, 2011. “I…
On the Taco Trail – Four Tasty Madison Tacos by Bike
Jul 10 2017
Who doesn’t love tacos? While there isn’t a taco truck on every corner (yet), Madison, WI has an array of notable taco options. They range from “authentic” (meat, lime, onion and cilantro only) to innovative…
Global Eats on the Streets – 4 Madison Food Carts to Try Now
May 10 2017
Street food often evokes images of taco and churro carts at a central plaza in Mexico, juicy lamb kebabs sizzling on a grill alongside a street in Mali or woks flash cooking fresh veggies and…
Fresh Fish and Fire Dancers – Four Days on Isla Mujeres
Mar 16 2017
Our journey continues…Day 5-9 of our Culinary Vacation to Mexico Isla Mujeres A 5-mile long island paradise, Isla Mujeres is only a 20 minute ferry ride from Cancun, with palm tree-lined beaches, a great local…
Tamales and Tequila – Two Days in Valladolid, Yucatan
Mar 08 2017
ON our Nine-day Culinary Tour to the Yucatan and Quintana Roo… After two days in Tulum, we headed inland to Valladolid, in the heart of the Yucatan, where time stands still. Valladolid Transportation from Tulum to…
Palms, Pibil and Palapas – Two Days In Tulum
Mar 05 2017
Nine Days on a Culinary and Cultural Vacation in the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. The story begins here… The magic of a place can take hold slowly, building moment by moment so that in fact…
Three Favorite Madison Dishes of 2016
Feb 07 2017
Selecting just a few favorite Madison dishes is like choosing a favorite child. It’s an impossible task. Though their redeeming qualities may differ greatly you love them all the same. My top dishes are the…
Artisan Food Tour Connects Community
Nov 22 2016
November 2016 has been a big month and it’s not over yet! I turned 46, and we had a presidential election. I hosted the Artisan Food and Craft Beverage Holiday Tour (hereby known as the Artisan…
Mercado Marimar Serves Delicious Mexican Food
Nov 02 2016
Maria Garcia came to Madison when she was just 17 years old. She had been in the U.S. just 2 years, living in Laredo, Texas, working as a nanny for $17/week, never thinking she would…
Restaurant Spotlight: Buraka
Sep 08 2016
“How did people learn about you when you first opened your food cart on library mall?” I ask Markos Regassa, owner of Buraka Restaurant. “It was the aroma,” he says. As I sat in his…
Willy Street Tour features Ethnic and Artisan Eats
Sep 02 2016
We are very happy to have added Gib’s Bar to our Willy Street Ethnic Eats tour! In fact, perhaps we should retitle the tour Willy Street Ethnic and Artisan Food and Drink? Nah. Anyway, here’s…