Madison Field Guide

Madison, Wisconsin’s state capital and home to the main campus of the University of Wisconsin, has a terrific food and drink scene thanks to forward-thinking chefs and bartenders. The city’s location, smack in the middle of farmland and dairies, means that chefs have easy access to excellent ingredients, which they turn into dishes that both reflect Wisconsin cuisine and speak to them personally. This leads to a wide range of cuisines and experiences — over the same visit, you can try a fancy take on supper club fare, Laotian favorites, and tasty burgers. On the drink front, you’ll find a number of bars reimagining classic Wisconsin taverns with great cocktails and fish fries, along with stellar cocktail bars and old-school dives. This mobile-optimized dining guide is 38-pages with more than 25 recommendations organized into a three-day itinerary. We’ll see you at the Settle Down for a bloody mary.

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