Local Food Producers

I have heard more often than not that Cuba will capture your heart but not your taste buds. I can’t argue with the first point – in one year I have traveled to Cuba four…

Coffee shops are the ideal mobile office. And they’re not just for coffee! You can grab a hot drink, settle in with your laptop, and enjoy a meal all in one spot. Maybe you need…

Madison’s restaurant scene is always changing, with new restaurants popping up all the time! This makes for an exciting adventure for the local foodie or visitors! Here are ten of our favorite new Madison-area restaurants.…

Whether you love a classic al pastor taco, a crispy fish taco with slaw, or an overstuffed taco loaded with guacamole, salsa and sour cream, tacos hold universal appeal. Some taco fans prefer soft flour…

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…

Nothing beats a Bloody Mary on a lazy weekend morning and Madison area restaurants definitely know how to make a good Bloody Mary! Whether you’re looking for a classic Bloody, a breakfast replacement, or a…

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…

There’s nothing that says fall in Madison, Wisconsin like a stroll around the Dane County Farmers’ Market and a UW Badgers football game. In fact, a trip to the farmers’ market pre-game means loads of…

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…

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…

It’s infinitely easier to see the world through rose colored glasses when you are handed multiple glasses of delicious rosé wine, noshing on delectable appetizers and looking out over the expanse of Lake Mendota as…

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…

Our family has called the Emerson East neighborhood home for about 10 years now. For about 8 of those years we jokingly referred to it as an “up and coming” neighborhood. Union Corners stood empty,…

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…

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…

I love kombucha. The tang, the sweetness, the slight effervescence that awakens my tastebuds. Kombucha is tart and crisp and loaded with probiotics. My three (current) favorite ways to enjoy kombucha are detailed below: in a spritzer,…

It’s not hard to find great gifts for the foodie on your list, especially when you turn to the plethora of locally made options. It’s almost impossible, in fact, to keep it to five! Here are my…