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Beer Baron: 2013 brings a sampler of brewery anniversaries to toast

A handful of breweries across the country are celebrating their silver anniversaries this year by collaborating on a series of special release beers.

Restaurant review: Veritas could use a little polish

Veritas Bistro & Lounge has only been open for three months and already it has a new regime running the show, led by Heather Agard, 41, who said she has 29 years of experience in the restaurant business.

Consider different cuts of meat to spice up your summer grilling

Take it from some grilling experts – there’s more to an outdoor barbecue than patties and links

Fresh rolls enliven summer picnics

Here’s a tasty — and handy — way to smuggle vegetables onto the picnic menu: fresh summer rolls.

Eat in the heat: Six early summer food festivals offer variety and fun

The season for eating outdoors kicks off with a series of brat fests, Festa Italia, the ever-popular Burgers and Brew and a gathering for vegans.

Wines for the weekend

We found two winners, a red and a rosé, at a recent Spanish tasting.

Restaurant News: Taqueria Guadalajara could reopen next month

One of Madison’s most popular Mexican restaurants, Taqueria Guadalajara, 1033 S. Park St., is scheduled to reopen in late June after a Feb. 25 fire caused $225,000 in damages.

Homemade soda pops with flavor

The good news for soda lovers is that the DIY ethic and pop are not mutually exclusive.

Food Fight restaurant to open on 100 block of State Street

A new Food Fight restaurant will go into the Block 100 Project on the corner of North Fairchild and West Mifflin streets, across from the Overture Center and the new Central Library. The restaurant will occupy the first floor and about 5,800-square feet of space.

Cooks' Exchange: Already thinking about summer tomatoes

Finally, with the rhythm of warm weather in the air, soil is being turned over in gardens everywhere to welcome the planting of seeds, annuals and perennials. And though it might sound more like a chore to some, it’s really music to the ears for the rest of us who enjoy the rewards later of the beauty and taste each garden provides through the months that follow.

Restaurant News: Fox & Bird will be called Heritage Tavern

Dan Fox, the former Madison Club chef who is opening a new restaurant in the former Underground Kitchen space, has changed its name.

Culinary instructor gives lessons on preparing and cooking fresh produce

A stroll through an area farmers’ market can inspire even the most timid home cook. But inspiration can quickly turn to frustration when faced with figuring out how to clean, cut and cook items such as leeks, kohlrabi or nettles.

Best of the fests: Some beer bashes are worth the trip

More and more, you can build a weekend getaway to some pretty excellent Wisconsin destinations around a beer festival.

Classic recipe: Mexican chef's salad

Each week, we’re pulling a classic recipe out of the State Journal archives and sharing it here as it was originally printed years ago. Remember, ingredients and cooking techniques change over time so you may want to make some adjustments when trying out a classic recipe.