Downtown fine-dining restaurant reopens after shutdown
L'Etoile restaurant, at 1 S. Pinckney St. on the Capitol Square, is again serving in-person customers after closing its dining room in March 2020.
Hospitality & Tourism
Developer proposes demolishing Coliseum, Wonder bars
A developer is proposing the demolition of the Coliseum Bar and the Wonder Bar and Restaurant for a $40 million, 18-story project near the Alliant Energy Center.
Greenway Station Farmers’ Market to reopen
The Greenway Station Farmers’ Market will reopen Thursday, May 6, and run from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 7.
Marigold Kitchen under new ownership
Marigold Kitchen is making plans to reopen as soon as June 1 under new ownership.
Verona shop wins first Main Street Mini-Makeover
The Sow’s Ear, a yarn and coffee shop in downtown Verona, has been named the winner in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.’s first Main Street Mini-Makeover contest.
EatStreet and Brewers announce partnership to bring ballpark eats to fans
The two organizations will collaborate on a new virtual kitchen menu featuring ballpark favorites made to order for delivery.
New health order loosens restrictions on outdoor gatherings, masks
Public Health Madison and Dane County have issued Emergency Order No. 15 lifting all capacity limits for outdoor events, dropping the mask mandate for outside gatherings, and resuming self-service food stations such as buffets.
World Dairy Expo staying in Madison, for now
The 54th annual event is scheduled to remain a the Alliant Energy Center and be held Sept. 28–Oct. 2 of this year.
New Milio's owner talks change
A homegrown staple has been acquired by homegrown business talent, and the new ownership group of Milio’s Sandwiches not only wants you to buy local, but they also want you to buy from local.
New bar and grill to open in former Brickhouse BBQ
After closing Brickhouse BBQ in 2018 and leasing the building to the soccer-themed Nomad World Pub in 2019, the owner of the space is planning to open a bar and grill named after her liquor store next door.
Restaurant owners worry about proposed homeless shelter
In a letter to the city of Madison, 14 restaurant owners near a proposed homeless shelter on the far east side expressed concern about how the shelter will affect their business.
County seeks to redesign Alliant Energy Center
Dane County is seeking proposals for Alliant Energy Center’s 164-acre campus on Madison’s south side.
State Senate approves bill for cocktails to go
The bill would allow bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks and glasses of wine in to-go containers.
Gov. Evers endorses Beloit casino decision
Gov. Tony Evers concurs with the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision that 32 acres of land in Beloit should be taken into trust to develop a new Ho-Chunk Nation casino.
Frozen treats return to Monroe Street
The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream store will move into the former Michael’s Frozen Custard location at 2531 Monroe St.
Membership-based indoor golf club to open in Garver
Brent Mann and Michelle Duvall are making plans to open The Blind Shot Social Club in the first level of the mixed-use Gaver Point Apartments by late May.
New restaurant to open on East Johnson
Hone, a new restaurant with an international focus, will occupy the space at 708 ¼ E. Johnson St.
Two free years offered to keep World Dairy Expo
Dane County has proposed a 10-year contract extension to the World Dairy Expo to keep the international trade show at the Alliant Energy Center.
Milio’s under new ownership
Madison-based Milio’s Sandwiches has been purchased by a new group with long-standing ties to the company.
Pandemic claims soup shop
Franchise soup, salad, and sandwich restaurant Zoup! has closed due to COVID-19.
