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Madison Chocolate Co. owners will open a wine bar

Bridgette Dodge (above left) and Megan Hile (above right) , the business partners of Madison Chocolate Co. , announced the opening of a new wine-inspired space, set to open in spring of 2027. Called La Petite Wine, it will sit beside the location of Madison Chocolate Co. at 725 Glenway St.

Madison, WI · 2d

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A Warm Welcome at Far Breton Bakery: Gather, Learn, and Celebrate the Season

Walking into Far Breton Bakery, the cozy Northside Madison cafe, is like receiving a warm hug. First, there’s the smell of buttery sugar, spice and yeasted dough. Then there’s the warm glow of vintage lamps illuminating the glistening caramelly kouign-amann, rich all-butter croissants, and sweet and savory galettes. Best of all, Marie Arzel Young and her kind team invite you to stay and chat awhile.

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How Madison became a fiber arts town

Madison has been a fiber arts town for decades, at least to those in the know. On the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, a collection of more than 13,000 textiles, modern and ancient, are tucked away inside climate-controlled drawers. Just down the road is the gathering spot for members of the Madison Knitters Guild, one of multiple local guilds dedicated to fiber crafts. In pockets across the city, a vibrant community has steadily formed inside textile supply shops, classrooms and makers’ markets.

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The Small-Town Creamery Behind Culver's Butter

If you've ever been to a Culver's, chances are you've sampled its simple (but brilliant) ButterBurger, so-called because the top of the bun is smeared with a dollop of rich, creamy butter. This gives an otherwise normal burger a little extra oomph. The chain got its start in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in the heart of America's dairyland, and being from the state with the most dairy farms, a local creamery was the obvious choice for the brand to source its butter from.

Sauk City, WI · 6d

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Young bobcat spotted near Middleton trail; DNR says it poses no threat

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - A bobcat was reported to Middleton police near a parking garage and trail by Greenway Boulevard, one of several wildlife sightings in the Madison area this week. The sighting came a day after a coyote bit a person in Madison. What police and the DNR said.

Middleton, WI · 3d

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This Wisconsin Bakery Has Sugar-Free Treats That Don’t Skimp On Flavor

Keto Boston Cream Cake. Keto Key Lime Bars. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Swirl Cheesecake. That lineup sounds like a cheat day, yet every item skips the sugar. The cheesecake bars alone get my attention. Creamy vanilla cheesecake sits on an almond flour crust with whipped cream on top. They’re low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free, which feels almost unfair.

Watertown, WI · 2d

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This Humble Little Wisconsin Restaurant Dishes Out The Most Heavenly Pancakes You Will Ever Taste

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from finding something extraordinary in a place you weren’t expecting it. A&J Pancake House in Lodi, Wisconsin, is exactly that kind of discovery. Lodi is a small town with a big personality, the kind of place that sits comfortably along...

Lodi, WI · 6d

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This Enchanting College Town In Wisconsin Will Steal Your Heart With Its Dining And Shopping

There are places you visit and places that visit you right back, and Madison, Wisconsin falls firmly and unapologetically into the second category. This city sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and that simple geographic fact shapes everything about how Madison looks, feels, and operates on a daily basis.

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Wisconsin Steak Lovers Take The Back Roads For Prime Rib At This Family-Run Portage Supper Club

Some of the best dinners in Wisconsin sit at the end of a road your GPS seems unsure about. Near Portage, a family-run supper club pulls steak fans off the highway and onto quiet country routes, and nobody seems to mind the detour. The prize is prime rib served on...

Portage, WI · 2d

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Midwest Minutes: Four things to do around Wisconsin (Nov. 8-Nov. 15)

November is here, which means the holiday season is upon us. As the weather starts to cool down, it's a great time to try a new hobby or activity. I've gathered three fun things to do around Wisconsin this week.

Wisconsin · 16h

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DockDogs World Championship brings canine athletes to Madison

MADISON, Wis. — Canine athletes will compete in the DockDogs World Championship beginning Monday, Nov. 9, at the Alliant Energy Center.

Madison, WI · 2d

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An Amaryllis Potted Now Should Flower in 6 to 8 Weeks With Its Top Third Left Above the Soil, University of Wisconsin Extension Says

University of Wisconsin Extension says amaryllis blooms in 6 to 8 weeks with the top third of the bulb above the soil, so a November pot can flower by the holidays.

Madison, WI · 1d

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Shopping small downtown before the big holiday rush

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: This year, before the Black Friday shopping rush, go "pink" shopping small and independent first. That's the focus, anyway, of Pink Friday Weekend , which returns to downtown Janesville the weekend of Nov. 20 - 22. Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, offering visitors an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts, enjoy homemade treats and support local charitable organizations. Court Commissioner Mason Brownschwieg OK'd the $2 million bond, saying it was the "minimum" amount needed to make sure Bradley stays in custody following what the Rock County Medical Examiner says was the death of Melissa Bradley, 52 on Oct. 25. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Janesville, WI · 1d

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This Family-Owned Wisconsin Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth A Detour

A butcher shop with its own library and a big family-style table for reading? That tells me quite a bit before anyone even mentions a steak. It says the people behind the counter want you to learn something. They teach whole-animal butchering classes, so the curiosity runs deep. It also...

Wisconsin · 5d

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Dave Matthews Band crashes into Madison’s Kohl Center to open tour

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Food & Culture newsletter for exclusive weekly insight. It’s been a happy week in Wisconsin. The Brewers won the World Series. We made a blue wave. And the night after the election in Madison, Dave Matthews Band’s set sounded like a soundtrack for celebration at the Kohl Center.

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Check Out What's Missing At These Two Unusual Kwik Trips

Kwik Trip, a beloved chain in the Midwest, has two unique locations that catering to college students and their foot traffic needs. But they're missing one big thing.

Eau Claire, WI · 4d

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Middleton Nordic Lodge opens at CXC Outdoor center after decade-long vision

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Cross-country skiers and outdoor enthusiasts in Dane County have a brand-new hub for winter recreation following Thursday’s grand opening of the Middleton Nordic Lodge. Located at the CXC Outdoor Center on Schwartz Road, the new facility marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to expand...

Middleton, WI · 3d

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Thai Basil team opening new restaurant at Hilldale

MADISON, Wis. -- The team behind Thai Basil is coming to Hilldale.

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P&P Makeshop: Where Food Businesses Grow

The first thing you see when you walk into Pasture and Plenty is a framed sign designating the café as a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2024. The second thing you see, if you look to your left, is a door leading to their kitchen and the P&P Makeshop. Coming up on its fifth anniversary, the P&P Makeshop has quietly been behind some of the biggest hits in Madison's food scene.

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Gallon Jugs With 4 Inches of Potting Mix Let Gardeners Winter-Sow Native Wildflowers Outdoors, and UW Extension Says Most Seeds Need 30 to 60 Days of Cold

Extension experts explain winter sowing native wildflowers in gallon jugs with about 4 inches of mix. Most seeds need 30 or 60 days of cold, UW says.