The Culinary Changemaker: Francesca Hong
With her long tenure in the restaurant industry, Francesca Hong excels at taking care of people. When something isn’t working or someone is being left out, she is quick to speak up and offer support.
Head of the Table
Amidst the global pandemic, the city’s female chefs continue to forge ahead with their own brand of innovative, exciting cuisine at some of the city’s beloved restaurants — and they remain hopeful for the future.
Talking Comfort Food With Joslyn Mink of Settle Down Tavern
Opening amidst a pandemic is not for the faint of heart, but that’s exactly what Joslyn Mink and her team at Settle Down Tavern took on.
Julie Przybylski’s Nook Offers a Dinner Party Experience
Julie Przybylski and her husband Noah opened Nook on the near east side in November 2018.
Head of the Table: Talking to Jamie Hoang of Ahan
Ahan is Jamie Hoang’s opportunity to show off some of her favorite Southeast Asian foods.
French Meets Midwest at Virginie Ok’s La Kitchenette
Want to try Parisian delicacies like crepes and Croque Madame? Look no further than La Kitchenette, a charming, cozy little cafe on Williamson Street.
Marissa Holmes’ Soul Food Sensations
You’ll find some of Madison’s best soul food on Monroe Street. Marissa Holmes and her family opened up Marie’s in July 2019 and they’ve been thriving ever since.
Francesca Hong is Making a Difference
No one deserves the title of most badass female chef more than Francesca Hong. A Madison native, she has worked her way around both the front and back of the house at numerous mainstays around town.
How Harvest’s Tami Lax is Adapting her Business During the Pandemic
Tami Lax is truly the matriarch of females working within Madison’s restaurant industry. Lax owns Harvest and co-owns The Old Fashioned.
Beautiful Bakery
Holidays are a time for treats, and what better way to pamper yourself than to buy local from the best bakers in town? Read on to find the most indulgent goodies nearby.