December 2010

2010 Shopping & Gift Guide

Set your car's GPS and head out for a day of shopping to pick up our best finds and hidden treasures from the city's one-of-a-kind local boutiques

By Shayna Miller

Money Matters

In a post-recession environment, people are saving more for college, borrowing conservatively, and examining their investment strategies.

By Judy Dahl

Sips of History

An new east side distillery pays homage to a piece of Madison history

By Jennifer Phelps

Feeling the Bleu

Bleu Mont Dairy cheeses offer pairing perfection

By Michael Kwas

Square Meals

Graze is a gastropub and big-city diner

By Dan Curd

Generosity Inc.

Businesses that give back

By Judy Dahl

Play Time

Whoops! and Co. has fun, playful gifts for the entire family

By Shayna Miller

Cocktail Party Couture

Six sparkling looks to wear this holiday season

By Shayna Miller

Rehab Madness

Addiction treatment in Madison is a patchwork of vanishing resources

By Mary Erpenbach & Catherine Erhard

Sugar and Spice

The Oatmeal Cookie cocktail is decadent and delicious

By Sarah Karon

Comfort & Joy

Visit Mineral Point for food, fun and a hearty dose of holiday cheer

By Katie Vaughn

Cause for Celebration

Make chocolate amaretto cake a holiday tradition

By Nancy Lynch

Technically Speaking

Whether you’re a super-savvy early adopter or simply looking for more comfort and less chaos, developments in technology and automation are making home life easier and a lot better looking

SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION

Personal Effects

Emily Pfotenhauer documents pieces of the state's past

By Katie Vaughn

Sips of History

An new east side distillery pays homage to a piece of Madison history

By Jennifer Phelps

Feeling the Bleu

Bleu Mont Dairy cheeses offer pairing perfection

By Michael Kwas

Square Meals

Graze is a gastropub and big-city diner

By Dan Curd

Sugar and Spice

The Oatmeal Cookie cocktail is decadent and delicious

By Sarah Karon

Home Trends December 2010

Cause for Celebration

Make chocolate amaretto cake a holiday tradition

By Nancy Lynch

Technically Speaking

Whether you’re a super-savvy early adopter or simply looking for more comfort and less chaos, developments in technology and automation are making home life easier and a lot better looking

SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION

Rehab Madness

Addiction treatment in Madison is a patchwork of vanishing resources

By Mary Erpenbach & Catherine Erhard

Money Matters

In a post-recession environment, people are saving more for college, borrowing conservatively, and examining their investment strategies.

By Judy Dahl

Generosity Inc.

Businesses that give back

By Judy Dahl

Personal Effects

Emily Pfotenhauer documents pieces of the state's past

By Katie Vaughn

2010 Shopping & Gift Guide

Set your car's GPS and head out for a day of shopping to pick up our best finds and hidden treasures from the city's one-of-a-kind local boutiques

By Shayna Miller

Play Time

Whoops! and Co. has fun, playful gifts for the entire family

By Shayna Miller

Cocktail Party Couture

Six sparkling looks to wear this holiday season

By Shayna Miller

Hot Off The Shelf December 2010

Comfort & Joy

Visit Mineral Point for food, fun and a hearty dose of holiday cheer

By Katie Vaughn

Let's Get Over It

Overture Center isn't an overpriced palace for the rich

By Brennan Nardi

Now's the Time

Madison must make itself a global city

By Neil Heinen

Food Globetrotter

What's cooking with local and international food writer Raphael Kadushin

By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen

Green is the New Black

Not wasting is cool all over again

By Rebecca Ryan

Canine Reconsidered

A pleasant tale of Man's Best Friend

By John Roach

Checking In

Free speech, rebate checks and who's ready for Election 2012?

By Jenny Price