By Libby Schnepf | Photos by Devin Kelly A UW campus delicacy evokes humanistic responses such as nostalgia of one’s first lick of Union Utopia or reminiscent of summers spent on the terrace. But the process behind the sweet and creamy facade is far more technical than taste buds may indicate. Founded in 1951, Babcock Ice … Continue reading The Scoop on Babcock
A look into Madison’s premier restaurant group, how they function and why they’re still thriving over 20 years later. By Sam Karny | Photos by Daniella Byck, Carli Gordon & Devin Kelly “We are the definition of local,” says the opening line of Food Fight’s webpage—a hub of all things delicious in Madison. … Continue reading Food Fight Keeps Local Restaurant Culture Alive
For generations, Friday fish fry has been a staple of Wisconsin culture. Mike Seidel has reviewed over 1,200 fish fries on his website, Madison Fish Fry, keeping the iconically Wisconsin tradition alive. By Daniella Byck | Photos by Daniella Byck Mike Seidel originally considered himself a “prime rib connoisseur.” Growing up in Viroqua, Wisconsin, Seidel’s … Continue reading Thank God It’s Fish Fry Friday
A new take on the midnight snack, Madison’s late night menus are sure to make your stomach growl. By Lauren Anders | Photos by Devin Kelly One might think that the only restaurants that are open on a late Friday or Saturday night would be the stereotypical pizza places. For college kids, this means sitting … Continue reading Late Night Menus in Madison
By Alexa Miller | Photos by Ally Dweck Chef Tory Miller creates award-winning dishes in his Madison restaurants, but still loves making fried chicken and homemade pasta for his family. Miller’s eagerness to cook began when he worked at his grandparents’ diner in Racine, Wisconsin. Pursuing his passion, Miller took the leap and moved to … Continue reading A Taste of Iconic Madison: Chef Tory Miller
By Daniella Byck For the first year and a half of our college careers, my friends and I frequented Los Gemelos whenever our recurring craving for tacos kicked in. In the spring of our sophomore year, a single question changed the course of Taco Tuesday forever: what if we tried a new restaurant? We typed … Continue reading Madison’s Yelp Elites Spread the Local Food Love
On a mission to find some of Madison’s young chefs eager to make their mark on the city, the Young & Hungry series spotlights three chefs ready for the challenge. By Elizabeth Geboy | Photos by Elizabeth Geboy On a mission to find some of Madison’s young chefs who were eager to make their mark … Continue reading Young & Hungry: Jacob Wolf
By Olivia Jones | Photos by Daniella Byck In my home, cans are coveted. Thick lipped, glass bodied and tin topped jars line our pantry’s shelves. We collect them year round, peeling off jelly labels, scraping away peanut butter and rinsing out old residues. Without the jars, the success of our day is futile. Granola … Continue reading A Jarring Affair
By Annie McGrail | Photos by Claire Burden French toast might seem like a more complicated breakfast to make… but it is very simple! You can even make the egg mixture the night before, to save time in the morning. This tasty breakfast will help you start your day, and who doesn’t love a simple … Continue reading Simply Delicious French Toast
By Daniella Byck | Photos by Daniella Byck The balmy breeze moves through uncurling leaves basking in the powerful afternoon sun. Framed by the curving reeds of emerald green, 20 year old Garden Director Samson Srok is tending to a rectangle of rich, dark soil. Planted right outside of the growing metropolis and cultivated by the … Continue reading Young and Farming with F.H. King
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