Food & Drink
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Wisconsin’s best bakery you’ve (probably) never heard of
Here in Wisconsin, bread is among our main food groups: it’s a great vessel for beer-cheese dip AND a tasty bed for brats! While bakeries like Stella’s in Madison get a lot of hype for their hot and buttery bread (deservedly so!), a small shop you probably haven’t heard of is the Capital City’s best-kept…
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The 10 best places to order pumpkin pie in Wisconsin
DID YOU KNOW? Wisconsin ranks 13th among states that produce the most pumpkins. Our neighbors in Illinois grow the most–responsible for nearly 40% of America’s supply. RELATED: These states grow the most pumpkins & other fall fun facts Whether they’re grown here or there, a plentiful supply of local pumpkins means plenty of slices of…
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6 Western Wisconsin farm-to-table restaurants to experience this winter
If you call Western Wisconsin home, here are some independently owned restaurants providing unique local food experiences designed to celebrate our state’s farmers. Farm fresh eats can’t be beat: It’s a way of life in Wisconsin. While large farms dominate the agricultural landscape, small diverse farms are actually a growing phenomena in the state. Since…
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We tried Wisconsin’s best booyah (& 6 more great spots to grab a bowl!)
Don’t call it soup—it’s booyah, a comforting dish lovingly labeled “Northeastern Wisconsin’s best-kept secret.” “Booyah” got its name when people kept mispronouncing the word “bouillon” or broth. Legend has it, booyah started in Belgium and was brought to Wisconsin in the 1800s as a way for farmers to use up leftovers from their fall produce.…
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We found Wisconsin’s best cheese curds across 7 categories
Sunday is National Cheese Curd Day, and here in Wisconsin, where to find the state’s best curds is a hot debate. Fresh, flavored, or frozen? That question alone can divide families. But first, let’s start with the facts: Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state and more than most countries, too. In fact, if America’s…
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11 of the Craziest Doughnuts You Can Order in Wisconsin
What makes a doughnut crazy? See what we found throughout the Badger State.
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How to Find Wisconsin’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars
Looking for speakeasies in Wisconsin? Here’s a local guide to getting to that giggle water.
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4 Hidden Restaurants in Southern Wisconsin Worth the Drive
Looking for a not-so traditional dining experience? Blink and you’ll miss these hidden gems.
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6 Dive Bars To Add To Your Wisconsin Bucket List
Not only does the Badger State brew some of the best beer around–we’re also home to some of the best dive bars that feel like a home away from home, thanks to the friendly staff and locals. From Spooner to Moqua, see which bars made our list.
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20 Wisconsin Legislators Share the Best Restaurant Dishes in Their District
Wisconsin is home to 13,000 unique restaurants, diners, bars, and taverns. With so many choices, it can be hard to decide where to eat! So we asked local lawmakers their “must-order” meals. These are their picks.

























