Head of the Table
byAmidst 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.
LOCAL WOMEN
Talking Comfort Food With Joslyn Mink of Settle Down Tavern
byOpening 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
byJulie 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
byAhan is Jamie Hoang’s opportunity to show off some of her favorite Southeast Asian foods.
French Meets Midwest at Virginie Ok’s La Kitchenette
byWant 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
byYou’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
byNo 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
byTami Lax is truly the matriarch of females working within Madison’s restaurant industry. Lax owns Harvest and co-owns The Old Fashioned.
From High Notes To Hard Hats
bySusan C. Cook, director of UW–Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music, learned a thing or two about what makes a great concert hall — and brought it to Madison.
Activist Turned Political Candidate
byHeather Driscoll’s career has revolved around working behind the scenes in social activism. In the last couple of years, though, she’s been on the ticket.