Emerging companies can ‘speed date’ major firms at March 20 Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 22 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation.
Hospitality & Tourism
CultureCon announces national expansion of annual conference
Since CultureCon launched in 2018, the conference has rapidly grown in popularity and draws international attendance.
Black Cat Cafe & Gallery comes to Stoughton
The eatery, located at 183 W. Main St., will provide options for people who can’t eat certain types of food due to food allergies and intolerances or personal choices.
Ramen restaurant opens in Middleton
Trio Ramen is a minority-owned, women-owned business.
Madison pizza restaurant makes Yelps top 100 list
Novanta’s is known for its traditional Neapolitan-style pizza.
Madison growler bar set to close in February after 6 years
The bar is run by owners of Trixie’s Liquor, who opened the store in 2016 as a spot for beer lovers to take home specialty craft beers not sold in bottles or cans.
Madison Originals restaurants leading food drive for 4 local food pantries
The pantries benefiting from the drive include Badger Prairie Needs Network, Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM), The River Food Pantry, and Sunshine Place.
Souper Bowl XXVII coming to Madison West High School on Feb. 4
The community soup feast has been a Madison tradition since 1995 and is the largest fundraiser of the UW–Madison student chapter of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County.
Dryer fire prompts west side cafe evacuation
Employees at the cafe located in the 8400 block of Old Sauk Road had been drying laundry when they began to smell something burning.
Dane County Regional Airport adding American service to Washington, D.C.
Reagan National Airport, one of the most popular airports in the nation for both business and leisure travelers, offers connections to five international destinations as well as 96 domestic destinations.
Local chefs up for James Beard Awards
Four Madison chefs are in the running for prestigious culinary awards.
Burglary on the menu at sandwich shop
Officers were dispatched to the Jimmy John’s located along the 1700 block of Theier Road around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Little John’s suspending operations
Citing difficult finding a new location as well as rising food and labor costs, the nonprofit food organization will temporarily suspend the majority of its operations.
Madison area bars, breweries hope to get lift from PubPass
For $25, participants get a free pint of beer at 26 participating Madison area bars, breweries, distilleries, and cideries.
Italian restaurant coming to Regent Street
The owner of a former Rocky Rococo’s pizza restaurant on Regent Street is planning to open a traditional Italian restaurant next to Leopold’s Books Bar Caffe.
Rise Baking Company headed to Winnebago St.
The cafe will have seating for about 30 people and the space is still undergoing renovation with plans for an early spring opening.
Buck & Honey’s opening 4th restaurant this summer
The restaurant will be located in Mount Horeb, kitty corner to the Grumpy Troll Brew Pub and across the street from Duluth Trading Company.
Winter Restaurant Week returns Jan. 22–27
Starting at $30, participating restaurants offer a prix-fixe menu with three courses.
Madison man arrested with gun at fast food restaurant after disturbance
Officers were sent to the Wendy’s on Gammon Road around 12:30 p.m. after employees called 911 when they noticed a gun on an upset customer who was causing a disturbance.
Door County hotel wins Wisconsin Lodging Directory Cover Contest
AC Hotel Madison Downtown was among the 15 finalists in the contest.
