Bravo's Top Chef Season 21 put Wisconsin's culinary scene on the map, showcasing some of the greatest chefs, restaurants, dishes and ingredients in the Badger State. When the Cheftestants and judges visited Madison, they got a taste of the capital city's dynamic culinary culture by experiencing…
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Madison's lineup of celebrity chefs is a decorated group including culinary heavyweights like Odessa Piper, Tory Miller, Dan Fox, Andrew Kroeger and Itaru Nagano. Before these chefs could make their mark, one man blazed the trail for them: Madison's first celebrity chef, Carson Gulley. That wasn't…
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Take everything there is to love about a supper club: the coziness, the classic dishes, the Old Fashioneds, and combine it with super fresh ingredients, unique recipes and standout service and you have The Harvey House. Well, almost. Because even that doesn’t do justice to what the New York Times…
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Grills are sizzlin' with brats, people are groovin' to live music and we're kicking off summertime in Madison! For over 40 years, The World's Largest Brat Fest has brought our community together on Memorial Day weekend with a culinary festival you won't want to miss! Brat Fest is an annual…
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I fresco, you fresco, we al fresco . Patio season is in full swing and there’s no shortage of outdoor dining in Madison. What is a Streatery? In June 2020, the City of Madison launched the Streatery program, which allows restaurants and taverns to expand outdoor seating. Restaurants’ tables and…
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Food – growing it, processing it, and sharing it with others – has always been a cornerstone of the culture at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin home, Taliesin. For more than a century, Wright and his ancestors worked in harmony with the fertile hillsides to raise crops and enjoy the fruits of their…
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Just like State Street and stunning lake views, Madison's supper clubs are a must-do. Their history: fascinating. The décor: it’s everything. The experience: it’s changing. It’s well documented that the first supper clubs started in London in the late 1800s as private clubs where theater…
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Your guide to summer in Madison is here. Nothing beats moving from lake to biergarten to museum to nightlife in just one day. And you can fit even more than that in one weekend. Our vibe is loved by the outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers alike. We're a Midwest summer vacation destination that…
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Bravo's Top Chef Season 21 set in Wisconsin will premiere at 8 p.m. March 20 on Bravo with new host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons. Episodes will air every Wednesday and will be available the next day on Peacock. This season's cheftestants will take their…
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We can't think of many things better than heading out to brunch with your besties, significant other or the whole family. In Madison, we're lucky to be surrounded by such an impressive culinary scene. There is no shortage of delicious brunch menus with gluten-free and vegan options aplenty. Whether…
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