outstanding, literally everything was amazing. great recommendations from staff! One of the owners…read morewas out on the floor and giving us recommendation on food and told us stories about the travels that inspired the plates. Timing is very specific so check when it is actually open! Such fun creative flavors, smaller portions but so fun to share and try new things.

Food and service both amazing, flavors were so well balanced- don't skip on this place!read more

A true Madison gem! This lovely shop has the perfect blend of thoughtful gifts, useful kitchen…read moretools, and little ways to "treat yourself"! I probably visit this shop every couple of months and rarely leave empty handed! The thoughtfully curated and well organized candle department is usually my first stop. Lots of variety, a recent favorite is the "supper club" collection. Lots of classic Wisconsin themes! There are gifts for all ages, from infant toys and books to puzzles and cooking kits. The kitchenware is an impressive range, everything you need to expand your skills, store your goodies, or spice up your presentation. Basically, you have to stop in-it's totally worth it! Also, the wonderful staff have gone above and beyond to create a safe and protective shopping experience during this crisis. Please respect them, give space and keep those masks over your nose!

I used to LOVE this store. Adorable and eclectic gifts, great location, pretty darn charming. In…read morethe past, my experiences with the employees were also pretty darn charming, or at least satisfactorily neutral. The last time I was in the store, however, I was made to feel chastised and unwelcome, and while I recognize that this is a very personal response to an impersonal slap down, it left me feeling so stung that I doubt I'll return. What happened was this: I needed a new pair of reading glasses, and I'd gotten the most adorable Peepers from this store in the past. It was 5:50pm, and I saw on their door sign that they closed at 6pm. Great! I thought. I'll pop in and grab a pair. Immediately upon entering, one employee said, "You know we close in ten minutes." "Got it! I'll be quick!" I replied. I went to the rack of glasses, considered a few pairs, and checked the fit in the little mirror on the rack. In that little mirror, I could see the employee behind me, who was frowning and rolling her eyes in exasperation, mouthing to her fellow employees on the other side of the room that , "No, not yet, she's still here." Yikes, I thought, checking my watch. It was 5:55pm, so I chose a pair and went to the register. One last thing--I wanted to get an e-cloth, a product a different employee had recommended to me the last time I was there. I mentioned this to the employee as she grouchily said, "Will that be all?" She huffed, "Well, the e-cloths are in a different part of the store." She strode off, and I said, "Any one will do!" She said, "No, just come pick the one you want." She proceeded to lead me to a section of wash cloths and sink cleaning scrubby brushes? When I explained that no, I was looking for a microfiber cloth to clean the lenses of the glasses with, and that they used to be stocked at the register, she huffed again and said, "Well, they're not anymore, are they? Also, we're just about to close...?" I bought the glasses, walked out the door, and checked my watch. 5:59pm. But golly, those nine minutes I spent in their store, encroaching on what I assume was their rush to be done and escape their pesky customers, left a bad taste in my mouth that nine days later still hasn't left. Which is a bummer. As I said, I really liked that store. Problem is, the cutest merchandise in the world can't make up for poor customer service.

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.

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.

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.

Good simple but healthy comfort food. Nice selection of ready made stuff and cute merch. I love the…read morelocal meal kit concept. I had a market salad with beets carrots and goat cheese. It was solid. Cappuccino was good too. Nice place to sit.

Another fabulous meal here! I had the Grain bowl which was full of shredded cabbage, quinoa,…read moreparsnips, and amazing roasted sweet potatoes that created a perfect balance between crazy healthy and a bit of sweet! A new must have! Then I saw my friends soup and then I had to get a bowl of that as well! Chicken pinto bean Sopa de Lima with veggies and delicious chicken! Fantastic! Couldn't pass on the carrot cream cheese muffin which was spectacular and moist. Lovely place and staff too. Food is always perfection!

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!!!

Chef John Bogan ain't new to this, he true to this. And by this, I mean cooking and teaching the…read moreart of cooking. He has been cooking professionally since the 1970s, and now he owns the Lake Geneva School of Cooking, and teaches hands-on classes for groups and corporate events. I visited with a group of nine people, and we all had a great time. Chef John and his assistants greeted us with a mimosa, and then explained what we'd be doing: help to create a three-course lunch for everyone. Our lunch consisted of a mushroom soup, a beet salad and a baked cinnamon apple topped with ice cream for dessert. Chef John is very much a believer in cooking with the seasons, so the menu will change depending on when you visit. He gets a lot of his produce from the local Lake Geneva farmers market, and other food items from local merchants. Our group split up and tackled one aspect of the meal. I was with the mushroom soup group, and for the most part, the soup was prepared, we just had to put the finishing touches on it and make some cheese croutons to go on top. I would have loved to do a little more of the prep work and cooking, to be honest. But not everyone in my group was as comfortable with cooking as I was. That's the thing with these classes, though: Whether you have a lot of experience with cooking or a little, the classes are informative and approachable, and focus on fun and food. The kitchen that we worked in was well equipped and clean, with lots of room to move around. The kitchen assistants were college kids who were culinary students, which was cool. After we prepared our meal, we all sat down and enjoyed it in the big dining room. Each course was paired with wine. And the best part: The food was delicious! Yay, us! And yay for Chef John, who conducted a wonderful class that ended with a fabulous meal.

Fabulous food, wine and fun!! My second time and it was so different yet just as enjoyable…read more Looking forward to trip #3

Need some kitchenware updates? New ingredients or sauces? Unique gifts? You've got to hit up Bekah…read moreKate's! This amazing shop is a little treasure in downtown Baraboo and huge inside. It's a perfect spot to get a friend a special birthday or Christmas gift, a bottle of wine for an anniversary or try out a cooking class! We're slowly updating our pots and pans with some quality (and stylish) ones from Bekah Kate's. It's definitely pricier but the investment is fully worth the upgrade. They also have rewards points so it's a nice plus for the locals. Definitely stop by if you're in the area -especially around the holidays! It's a treat.

Hidden Gem in Downtown Baraboo for all your kitchen and gift needs. The Customer Service is…read moreoutstanding along with the warm smiles and helpful associates. They have a selection of different olive oils and vinaigrettes. Lots of jams, spices, and kitchen tools.

Food was amazing. Sami was incredibly flexible. I called him late and he made it happen…read more Everything was hot, delicious and out on time. He also was on the more reasonable side of costs. He was delightful with our guest who contributed to the meal insisting on giving them back their pans clean. My friends are dreaming up events so they can use him! I recommend him very highly!!

Sami and staff did an amazing job on our small wedding event. He gave us the freedom to design our…read moreown menu and never told us 'no' to any of our request. The pork belly bao was 'new to him request' and all of our guests raved about them. He made our day very special, especially during Covid times and adjusting to all additional safety requirement. We can't wait to hire Sami again for a dinner party! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!