Such a great time! Despite my lack of piping experience, my cupcakes still turned out looking good!…read moreThey make it fun no matter what your skill level is.

From the owner: The Book Kitchen is a teaching kitchen housed in the Republic of Letters Bookstore on 151 High…read moreStreet in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. We provide hands-on and demonstration cooking and baking classes taught by chefs and cookbook authors showcasing recipes and techniques primarily from cookbooks for all ages.

We have eaten here several times. It quickly became one of our 2 go-to restaurants when we wanted…read morereally good food wrapped up in an excellent dining experience. We went there 3 days ago and were very disappointed. The food's still good, but the service was terrible. The waitress was very nice and apologized for the slow service and said that they had more business than expected on a Thursday night. Ok, that happens. Our entrees were brought out. I was given my wife's and she received mine - no big deal but a harbinger of things to come. We ordered a small plate as an appetizer to have with our cocktails. We were half-way through our entrees when I had to ask about it. The staff didn't seem to be particularly concerned that we had our entrees half eaten and had to ask about our small plate. It finally came, by which point we didn't really want it. We left and went to Sardine for a glass of wine where the service and food are unfailingly top notch. I'm not saying I won't go back, but it is no longer on my 'go-to' list because it has now become unpredictable. It's too expensive for that.

What a great place. A stellar chef driven menu (using the spices that are sold by the Delicouser),…read moregreat wine and cocktail menu and great service. While the dining room doesn't lend itself to a romantic evening (bar overlooking the kitchen, a few high tops and communal long tables), the rest of the experience is top notch. I stopped In for lunch and ordered the ginger fried chicken. A savory flavor bomb, the chicken was perfectly fried and moist and the brioche bun outstanding. I loved the chili crisp mayo along with the house made pickles. I was stuffed but the housemade malt gelato and brioche ice cream sammy called my name. Yes, it was rich. True, it was decadent. Valid, tons of calories. But....so so good. A must try in the land of landscape of very non-original restaurantsrestaurants that seem to be popping up in Madison.

Mad City Chefs did such a great job today for my company's Holiday party! They were able to come to…read moreus, cook and prepare food on site, and keep a steady flow of delicious food ready as we gobbled everything up at warp speed. We had a carving station with prime rib and honey ham. Both meats were DELICIOUS. The prime rib was a favorite of many and we ate every last bit of it. In addition to the meats, we had a large selection of smaller bite-sized foods such as crab cakes, mini BLTs, mini Chicken Pot Pies, veggie spring rolls, to name a few. Fresh fruits and veggies, various cheeses, an excellent salad - basically everything you could want, we had it! Everyone was very impressed and I have been getting questioned all afternoon as to where the food was from, who catered, etc, as everyone really enjoyed it. On top of their amazing service, they even boxed up left overs for us so they don't go to waste. Great company to work with!

Ethan catered our joint 50th anniversary party, for 80+ people. The food was amazing, plentiful,…read moreand unique, especially for a buffet. We had multiple food allergies and sensitivities, and all were addressed without loss of quality of food. The reaction of the guests was very positive. It was a pleasure working with Ethan to arrange everything, and we would highly recommend his business!

FEED Kitchens is a blessing to our community -- this commercial kitchen space is being used to…read moreteach job and life skills, thanks River Bakery!!! It's a foodie/small business visionary's dream-come-true --I wouldn't have been able to start Phase II of my business without FEED (they save us time AND $$$!). They even rent to the public -- group canning, cooking class, or just getting a bunch of folks together to bake and decorate tons of cookies for the holidays, parties, wedding .... and SO affordable too! we L-O-V-E the FEED Kitchens!!!

From the owner: We are a food business incubator. We rent commercial kitchen space to Commercial and Casual users…read moreto operate their businesses out of, do larger scale cooking for family and friends or work on fundraisers and good works.

Took a baking class led by Chef Paige, who is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful!! Kitchen…read moreassistant Gina was great as well to prepare the ingredients for pavlovas, souffles, and a lemon tart. Nice date idea and the store selection is vast with high- quality kitchenware and a new series of candles with sniffing dome glasses! Would love to stop by again

My husband and I took a "Date Night: French Elegance" cooking class last night. We both agreed we…read moreenjoyed learning to cook with Chef Bryanna- she was friendly and pleasant and very patient. The meal turned out fabulous and something that we could recreate at home using the cooking techniques we learned.

we loooove a good tasting menu + wine pairing! delectable offers fine dining on fridays and…read moresaturday nights & cooking classes during the week! not quite as intimate of a dining experience as nook but is along the same line. we got a reservation at the bar a week before so doesn't seem overly difficult to obtain. the menu switches up about 4x a year depending on the season. the chef and sommelier here did an excellent job introducing each dish/drink, and the wine pairings were chosen well!!! I love that you can see them prepare each of the dishes on the screens by the kitchen. excellent service as well, staff did a great job at taking away dirty plates/glasses and replacing accordingly. I also thought each round was spaced out well so that I was never waiting for too long or had too little time to eat. There was a blindfold round where we had to rely on just taste & touch to figure out what we were eating which was both silly and fun (we found out what we were eating at the end and got some more as a gift to go). my personal fav of the meal was the sun meadow chilean sea bass!!! the sun meadow oil is a perfect dupe of butter and melted straight into that sea bass, paired with crunchy capers on a bed of creamy whipped goodness. All of the sauces were done extraordinarily well, especially that under the braised leeks!!! the tuna tartare was my bf's fav - crunchy toppings with fresh tuna on avocado in a spicy, asian inspired sauce. we were less impressed by the raviolo and steak entrees but still good (the chili oil on the raviolo kinda threw me off). the intermission was nice as a brief break to shop around and purchase things at a discount. overall, pricy meal but definitely a whole experience (3 hours long that is!). would highly recommend trying this out if you also enjoy fine dining experiences. I personally wanna come back to try their wednesday night burgers soon!!

I visited DelecTable in Madison for a multicourse chef's tasting experience. The restaurant leans…read moreheavily into the idea of dining as an experience, leaning into the European way of dining - that is, you have the table for the night." Think dining as the entertainment and the social experience, not shoveling it in and table turnover for tips. With creative presentations, themed courses, and a strong emphasis on sensory elements, the team puts a lot of thought and passion into crafting something unique. The multicourse meal offered a wide range of flavors and techniques--some dishes were genuinely impressive, others more about the concept than the taste. The pacing was smooth, and the staff was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in making the night feel special. It's the kind of place where you sit back and let the experience unfold. That said, for me, it landed in the category of "worth doing once." The evening was fun and distinctive, but more of a special-occasion outing than a spot I'd return to regularly. If you enjoy immersive dining or want something out of the ordinary, it's definitely worth trying at least once.

Whether you own a baking business or you are making cupcakes for a friend, Vanilla Bean is one of…read morethe best places in Madison to find everything you need. Their selection is better than any big box store (including the nearby Joann) and they have the boxes/packing for all your needs. I started my baking company a year ago and Vanilla Bean has been everything I wanted and needed. They keep a stock for all the upcoming holidays and have a wall of cookie cutters of everything you could possibly imagine. Then they have cake and cupcake toppers and plastic characters for parties and milestones also ok that wall. They have a huge selection of flavors and food coloring -- both are highest quality. Their gel colors have been my saving grace! Also, all of their tools, accessories, little things you can use are available. It makes this an awesome place to explore for any baking enthusiast. When I was in the State fair, Vanilla Bean had the cake dummies (styrofoam) I needed and at cheaper prices than Joann or online. They also have all the boxes and cake rounds for the bases that you could need. They also have pans for shaped cakes and characters. It's one of my favorite places in Madison -- go visit!

Great service and products for over Twenty five years!!! Jane,Cindy( no longer there),Joyce…read morethey are all awesome.They will help you bring your cake/dessert vision to life!!!

Service was exceptionally friendly and helpful. A wide variety of beautiful and unique items!!read more

Don't let road construction near this shop keep you away from a delightful shopping experience…read more This gardening gift shop is worth the stop. It has an extensive selection of items to give your indoor and/or outdoor garden whimsy and personality. Plants, pots and unique clothing round out the indoor offerings. Very friendly staff, too!