OCTOBER 2008

FEATURES

More Than Words
Think the annual Wisconsin Book Festival matters only to local bibliophiles? Think again! The free fest is helping to grow Madison's national reputation as a literary town, brings in big-name authors and legions of fans (15,000 to 100 events at 25 venues in five days) each year, and aids the publishing industry in a time of rapid change.

Kitchen Makeover
Kitchens are the hub of the home. But healthful living can move beyond the contents of the fridge and into the materials and products you choose for the space. Follow contributing writer Jennifer Garrett as she shows the ins and outs of greening the kitchen, from non-off-gassing cabinets to energy-saving appliances. And meet two Madison couples who've done their own environmental remodels.

Adventures in Eating
Madisonians have an appetite for thrills when it comes to dining. In our annual Food Lover's Issue, we invite you to choose your own culinary adventure Plus, find a bounty of food and wine stories throughout the magazine, from knockout cheeses in Fab Finds to kitchen gadgets galore in Style Sheet, as well as our monthly dining guide and columns.
Bon appetit!

WEB COVER STORY

A storybook ending Fate conspired to bring a bookstore, a former employee and local diehard mystery fans together

YOUR TOWN

For the Record A Full Plate By Neil Heinen
Tidbits Great plates, pinking the town and a nonprofit on a mission
Window Shopping Fresh from the cask: Vom Fass' vinegars, oils and liquors
Fabulous Finds Say cheese to these artisan treats, then wash them down with the perfect beer and wine
Style Sheet The latest in cool kitchen gadgets
Politics News Fit to Print By Jenny Price New Way for Political Women By Colin Benedict
Travel On the Road with Todd Klassy features fall colors and shopping central in Galena
Picture of Health Two gal pals don't let diabetes get them down By Teri Barr

MADISON BUSINESS

On the cover: Feed Your Brain The Wisconsin Book Festival is back with a strong seventh season
Lessons in Change Can our schools be fixed? By Kay Plantes

HABITAT

House of the Month An ultra-modern kitchen heats up a west-side home
Pro Profile Do it yourself at Brew & Grow
Dining In Mac 'n' cheese By Nancy Lynch
Garden Talk Sustaining the gardener
On the cover: Kitchen Makeover Eco-friendly how-tos from homeowners who've done it and experts who know

OVERTONES

Arts Profile Overture's silent-film buff
A&E Highlights
A Poet's Place

DINING OUT

Restaurant of the Month Going Greek By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings 391 reasons to dine out
Bottle Half-Full Oktoberfest, of course! By Kent Palmer
Hip Sips: The Brazilian By Katie Vaughn
Off the Vine Today's hottest red By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles When "local" loses its luster By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen

Out There By John Roach