
10 Favorite Takeout Spots in Madison, WI – Picks from the Madison Eats Quaran-team
May 04 2020
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.…

Spring Tacos – with Achiote Chicken, Ramp Pico and Sweet Potato Tortillas
Apr 28 2020
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…

Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs – Comfort Food from Chef Giovanni of Bar Corallini
Mar 26 2020
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…

8 Favorite Restaurants to try in Havana, Cuba
Feb 20 2020
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…
7 Restaurants to try on Madison’s Northside
Oct 02 2019
If you live on Madison’s northside, you already know that it is home to some great restaurants. Madison’s northside has changed quite a bit over the past several years and is growing as a dining…

Ten Favorite New Restaurants in Madison WI
Aug 12 2019
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.…

The 11 Best Taco Places in Madison, WI
Apr 23 2019
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…

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…

9 Favorite Brunch Spots in Madison WI
Jan 11 2018
Brunch is one of the best meals for any food lover out there! These 9 favorite brunch spots in Madison, WI are a must-try for any Madison visitor or Madison local alike! With the many quirky…

Vegan Mushroom Ceviche
Sep 18 2017
RECIPE: VEGAN MUSHROOM CEVICHE (courtesy of Restaurare in Tulum) Such a simple, delicious and flavorful way to prepare mushrooms! Courtesy of the generous and lovely staff at Restaurare Vegan Restaurant in Tulum, Mexico. Makes 1…

Rosé and Sunsets – The Power Couple
Jun 22 2017
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…

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…

Ogden’s North Street Diner opens in Emerson East Neighborhood
May 05 2017
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,…

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…

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…

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…