MORNING MOJO
byBrunch hits the spot any day of the week at Porter. Tucked inside the revamped train depot off West Washington Avenue, the chic coffee shop’s morning fixins’ are hearty.
EATS + DRINKS
DINNER AND A SHOW
byDining at Rare Steakhouse makes you feel rich. Not gold-toilet-seat, your-name-on-a-high-rise rich, but elegant, mahogany trim, leather booths and chandelier rich.
TRAIPSING VINES
bySkirting the lush ridges of Madison’s outer borders, two wineries recently opened expansive spaces—signaling Wisco palates are clamoring for an elevated drinking experience.
LIQUID LIBRARY
byYahara Bay Distillery outgrew its original Fitchburg facility in record time, thanks to cranking out over 25 private-label spirits a year, in addition to housing the expansive packaging and storage operation of Vom Fass U.S.A.
NOODLED TO PERFECTION
byRP’s Pasta Company founder and master pasta maker Peter Robertson’s primary goal is to give customers a phenomenal food experience.
SEASONAL SENSATION: EVERLY’S WEST COAST FLAIR
bySail down the West Coast via lower Monroe Street at Everly, a micro diner occupying half the space once used by Bluephies at the same address.
TACO LOCAL: CANTEEN’S SIZZLING SEDUCTION
byThe Food Fight Restaurant Group opened Canteen, its 20th restaurant in Dane County and the fifth establishment it’s launched in five years.
FARM FRESH
byTrellised vines and little lambs appear on the horizon on a stroll at Campo di Bella—a family-owned and operated farm and winery in Mount Horeb.
SPICE IT UP
byShop at these specialty Madison markets to give your pantry some international flair with some new ingredients, soon to be kitchen staples.
FANCIFUL SCOOPS
byCalliope Ice Cream founder Staci Fritz is taking palates to unexpected places with her creative and innovative flavors using top-notch ingredients.