Local Food Producers

Madison, WI is home to a diverse community of local food entrepreneurs.  Here are nine local, Black-owned food businesses. From ready-to-eat African meals delivered to your door, to preserved sauces and condiments, and from vegan…

Introducing Madison trEats Mother’s Day Bag of Love Local Love for Mother’s Day Introducing Madison trEats and the Mother’s Day Bag of Love. We at Madison Eats are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with…

The Madison Eats quaran-team pulled together a list of our current 10 favorite takeout spots in Madison, Wisconsin. Whether you prefer Thai, pasta, pizza or burgers, we think you’ll find something delicious on this list.…

Ramps are one of the first signs of spring in a Wisconsin grocery store or farmers’ market. The bright green leaves, tender bulbs and purple hue make people swoon. And ramps are the perfect addition…

I want to be wrapped in a big hug. Or a big bowl of pasta. Who doesn’t? All of this non-touching reminds me of how much social interaction, shared meals, hugs and kisses are part…

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…