The weather outside is frightful, but mac and cheese season is sure delightful By Amelia Compton Wolff and Claire Diamond When it comes to winter comfort food, macaroni and cheese is king. From spicy andouille sausage to brewhouse beer, mac and cheese preparations in the Fox Cities run the gamut. Here are six versions that READ MORE
Travel the globe with cultural cuisine for every day of the week Food is such an important thread woven through the fabric of our lives. It’s so much more than nourishment – it’s strongly tied to our culture and our heritage. The Fox Cities’ culinary scene has a cornucopia of cultural options, which add a READ MORE
Slay the most important meal of the day at these breakfast big hitters Who doesn’t love a leisurely mid-morning brunch complete with cocktails and candied bacon, but where do you go when you need an early morning meal that’s as delicious as it is efficient? Whether you are clocking out of the graveyard shift or connecting READ MORE
We’ve all seen them on Pinterest – epic cheese and charcuterie boards overflowing with a bounty so great it makes your mouth water. From gift exchanges to cocktail parties, the holiday season presents many occasions for designing your own picture-perfect spread. A classy cheese presentation offers your guests the opportunity to casually explore a menagerie READ MORE
By Amelia Compton Wolff, Jelissa Burns and Cody Wiesner Photography by Jordan Ashwood It may be our silver anniversary, but these forks are definitely golden. For our 25th annual reader survey of area food and drink, Fox Valley foodies selected their favorite establishments in 34 categories of dining, from Best Steak to Most READ MORE
Local bakers share their tips for making loaves you’ll love The transition from Wisconsin’s hot, humid summer to its cool, orange fall brings preparation for the season of giving. With fall comes many gatherings centered around the sharing of food, drinks and good times. Bread making is a hobby that reveals itself openly during these READ MORE
Upgrade your standard fish fry with the freshest catch at area restaurants Photos by Jordan Ashwood Friday night fish is a time-tested Wisconsin tradition. When you’re looking for a less deep fried take on this weekly ritual, try one of these dishes for something that is sure to make a splash. Get Hooked Take a READ MORE
Meet the sausage kings of the Valley Thank the region’s strong German heritage or the simple fact that a perfectly grilled brat is one of life’s greatest joys, but it’s safe to say that summer is sausage season in the Fox Cities. Take a look at some of our favorite ways to enjoy the wurst READ MORE
A quick bite to eat can be as satisfying and complex as any entree With so many great places to eat in the Fox Valley, foraging foodies could visit a different restaurant each night for one of those delicious, lingering meals where we enjoy the food and the company we keep. But with the many READ MORE
12 months of dining scene updates, broken down in one digestible review CONTRIBUTORS: Meghan Diemel // Cheryl Kaczmarek Sarah Wells // Cody Wiesner // Kate Youdell Photography by Jordan Ashwood Fresh Faces 313 Dodge, Kaukauna Opened December 20th, 2018, this bistro opened by Janel Abel and fiancé Kyle Megna has been a great location for READ MORE