Emma Waldinger

Her secret? Precise lighting — it’s helped her capture dishes for more than 100 businesses and individuals in Madison's food industry.

"It has become clear to me that accolades, buzz or a picture of a beautiful plate on social media aren’t always indicators of quality," writes Food Editor Emma Waldinger.

Sultan's experimental menu of Punjabi and Pakistani food introduces diners to decolonized South Asian dishes and flavors.

Qwantese Dourese Winters introduces program to deliver free nourishing meals to low-income and single Black mothers in the community.

18+ food events to celebrate fall

Dancer Sarah Butler applies classical ballet choreography to the work of raking hay in this Wormfarm Institute project.

Textile Arts Center’s move to South Park Street — into a shared space with The Sewing Machine Project — presents big opportunities for the textile arts community.

Every Wednesday from June 25 to July 30, Madison's Capitol Square transforms into a community-wide picnic with vendors on and off the Square supplying a variety of dining options.

In a city that’s known for forward-thinking and progressive values, there's a surprising lack of women in head chef roles at restaurants.

In 2009, cupcakes were a top dessert trend. This month's cover story is a fresh look at the desserts delighting Madison diners today.

Reunion reopens at 134 W. Jefferson St. with a new wood-smoked barbecue concept that pays homage to co-owner Kyle Beach's upbringing in the South.

The east side neighborhood bar that opened on East Johnson Street last fall has garnered several national accolades.

This Spring Green performing arts venue will have a meta moment this summer when the pre-show picnic tradition is followed by a play about a picnic.

In her role at REAP Food Group, Rangel-Fitzgibbon uses her knowledge of organizing and agriculture to support the community.

Little Cloud Restaurant, with Ben Serum as head chef and a menu featuring Landmark Creamery’s cheeses and dairy products, is expected to open in Paoli at the end of April.

Food Editor Emma Waldinger gets a taste of entomophagy — the practice of eating insects — in Madison. Literally.

"The Forest Feast" author and California transplant Erin Gleeson announced the April 15 release date of her new watercolor tutorial book with a trio of upcoming local events.

"The Forest Feast" author and California transplant Erin Gleeson announced the April 15 release date of her new watercolor tutorial book with a trio of upcoming local events.

A weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s legendary Spring Green estate with chocolatier Gail Ambrosius reveals the hidden flavors of chocolate.

MMSD's lead cook brings joy to the kitchen