Let's Eat for $7.70: MacTaggart’s made for hungry students on the go

As students flock back to Madison for the start of the fall semester, many search for a cheap bite near campus aside from the usual Subway or Potbelly sandwich.

Sep 01, 2010 | 4:40 am | (0) Comments

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Salud! Grapes and grill marks: Wines fit for the fire

Some favorite wines to go with the perfect grilled cuisine.

Aug 31, 2010 | 10:00 am | (0) Comments

Family-friendly Asian flavor on a hit-or-miss menu

Lee Asian Bistro's lengthy menu is dominated by Chinese basics, with some Vietnamese, Thai and even American fare (Philly cheese steak at an Asian restaurant?).

Aug 29, 2010 | 4:50 am | (0) Comments

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Side Dishes: 'Renegade Lunch Lady,' 'Farm Stop and Barley Pop,' 'Bakery Cook-off' and pampering pooches

“Renegade Lunch Lady“ Ann Cooper will be the keynote speaker at the Food for Thought Forum at the Food for Thought Festival.

Aug 28, 2010 | 4:45 am | (0) Comments

Farmers’ market challenge: Four foodies sent to four farmers’ markets in search of ingredients to make a meal

Our spending limit was $40, and we included a challenge to the home chefs: one of the ingredients must be unfamiliar, or something you haven’t cooked with before.

Aug 27, 2010 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

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Bacco leaves company, but chocolate remains

Earlier this year, Bacco left his company to pursue other avenues of chocolate making. But the store at Hilldale Shopping Center remains open.

Aug 27, 2010 | 4:30 am | (0) Comments

Madison baker’s cupcakes are red-carpet worthy

On Emmy night in Los Angeles, Madison TV photojournalist Katie Rousonelos will be on the other side of the camera. As the winner of the first-ever Duncan Hines Red Carpet Cupcake Challenge, she won a trip to the 62nd Emmy Awards.

Aug 26, 2010 | 8:40 am | (0) Comments

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Middleton’s Blue Spoon Café closes

Middleton’s Blue Spoon Café closed Sunday, potentially ending an expansion into casual dining by Culver’s Frozen Custard chain’s parent company.

Aug 26, 2010 | 4:45 am | (0) Comments

Let's Eat for $7.70: Madisons doesn't fall short of its name

Happy hour at Madisons a pleasant cut above bar food.

Aug 25, 2010 | 5:00 am | (0) Comments

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