OCTOBER 2007
The Food & Wine Issue
In your Madison Magazine this month, we salute everything from food and foodies to diners and dining experiences, bringing you stories, ideas and inspiration to feast upon in your home, on your palate, and in life in general. If you are what you eat, as the saying goes, then here in Madison you are a satisfied soul. Turn the page for more delicious details.
Houses that Heal
You don’t always think of the “what ifs” until you’re faced with the “what nows.” But what if you or a loved one was sick or in recovery–and receiving medical or other care in a different city–wouldn’t it be a blessing to have a home away from home? Thanks to a caring community and generous businesses, Madison is home to just these kinds of places. Contributing writer Melanie McManus takes us inside them.
Chef of the Year
With critics and customers still raving about Restaurant Muramoto—opened in 2004 with delicious, Asian-inspired cuisine—Shinji Muramoto has gone and done it again. This time, though, he’s seriously single-minded in his quest to feed authentic, Japanese-style sushi to craving Madisonians. Contributing writer Dan Curd has questions; Chef Muramoto has answers.
In Search of Bret Bielema
The young-gun coach of a powerhouse football team. The mentor who groomed his successor for a high-powered, high-pressure job. The friends who love him but miss him. The family who knew he had it in him. And the mother whose strength, courage and wisdom show the apple doesn’t fall far from the Hawkeye tree. Contributing writer Frank Bures delves into the life and times of the Badger’s Bret Bielema.
For the Record: Feeding the City's Spirit By Neil Heinen
Window Shopping: Kiss the Cook
Fabulous Finds: Four trendy food places debut
Exclusive Interview: Gloria Steinem is in town this month - with plenty to talk about.
Travel Delafield's got small-town and big-city charm.
Politics
Health Watch Coping with ever-rising insurance costs
On the cover Houses that Heal “Caring homes” get help from local bizzes.
Big Shot Beth Donley’s stem-cell company thinks big.
The New Progressives By Kay Plantes
Halloween House Don’t be scared of this House of the Month that celebrates the holiday full-tilt
Pro Profile Best cocktails ever just a sip away with Perlick’s home bar
Dining In Football and chicken By Nancy Lynch
Garden Talk Kiss lawn maintenance good-bye with an easy, attractive groundcover
Habitat Handbook Next Level Kitchen
Arts Profile Movie soundtrack has local sound
A&E Calendar
Hip Sips Entertain with aperitifs. By Molly Moran
And the Winner Is... MSO’s Audience Choice concert pick is revealed!
Restaurant of the Month Jada’s got soul—food. By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings Dining out in the city from A-Z.
Off the Vine Move over Spanish reds. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles Cutting board creations. By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen
Bottle Half-Full Hoist a cold one for Oktoberfest. By Kent Palmer
Out There Frank Discussion By John Roach
