You haven’t truly lived in Wisconsin until you’ve burned the roof of your mouth on a molten cheese curd and, while it burned into your palate, whispered, “worth it.” There’s a lot Madison is known for ...

Whoever says you have to drive to Chicago for amazing food doesn’t get it. The restaurants right here in Madison have plenty to offer if you know where to go. Whether you’re a Wisconsinite born and ...

Remember when Wisconsin Police used to carry around Brewers’ trading cards in the ‘80s?! They’re back! The concept is designed — both then & now — to connect officers with kids. It first launched ...

There’s always something going on in Wisconsin. Check out the biggest news stories in the state from 1981 to 1996. The Midwest is ill-advisedly referred to as “flyover country,” as if there aren’t ...

There’s just something magical about a cold beer in a city that really knows how to brew it — whether it’s the golden bubbles of a farmhouse ale or the bold, chocolatey warmth of a winter porter. So ...

They call him the “unofficial burn unit barber.” UW Health’s Luke Markus is one of the incredible Wisconsin nurses who takes on tasks outside of his job description just to make his patients smile.

It’s not terribly difficult to locate a pizza parlor, but it can be incredibly difficult to find a quality pie that blends a pillowy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella. Of course, you ...

In Wisconsin, Friday fish fries are where it’s at. It’s an event. A ritual. A sacred, deep-fried tradition. And in Madison, the fish fries are as competitive as the Packers–Bears rivalry and nearly as ...

The readers of Up North News have spoken. The votes are in and Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream has been noted as the Best Ice Cream Winner in Madison. The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company dates back to ...

Burgers are the ultimate comfort food. No matter the toppings, burgers are simple, yet delightful. When it comes to finding a great burger in Madison, there are plenty of options to choose from.

The Old Fashioned is a Wisconsin staple. A classic. A cocktail that sings, “I want to party like it’s 1959.” In Madison, the Old Fashioned is king. We sip them at supper clubs, toast with them at ...

Sometimes, all you want is to devor a basket of something fried, suck down a cheap beer, and sink into a barstool at a bar where it’s acceptable to yell at athletes on the TV or argue over the best ...