This year marks the third consecutive Halloween without the annual festival For the third year in a row, Madison’s annual Freakfest event will not occur.
Category: Business
New local restaurants focus on retaining staff
Survey shows workers who left during pandemic not inclined to return Restaurants in Dane County face supply chain issues and other pandemic-induced hiccups, but many
New State Street restaurant sticks with PB&J
Deli serves childhood lunch staple with a twist A taste of childhood nostalgia was what Mike Hottinger was going for when he came up with
‘Incredibly difficult’: Statewide workforce shortage challenges Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood restaurants
Business owners struggle to keep doors open as COVID-19 pandemic continues Kettle Black Kitchen is sandwiched between a coffee shop and a hair salon in
Proposal would end tipped minimum wage; opinions in the restaurant business differ
On March 15, a bill was introduced in the Wisconsin legislature to raise the minimum wage for restaurant workers across the state, though opinions differ among servers, restaurant owners, and organizations on whether it’s a good idea.
‘Keep a steady flow’: Small shop owners carefully navigating the pandemic
Small business owners have seen a slow but steady flow of customers since Dane County loosened restrictions in early June in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic — and some have been able to adapt, while others haven’t.
With modified options such as operating under reduced hours, offering curbside pickups and focusing on take-out, small business owners on Monroe Street have responded to a changing economic environment making efforts to balance out public health protocols and their footing in the business.
Historical Society honors Garver Feed Mill with Restoration Award
The Wisconsin Historical Society has honored Baum Revision with the 2020 Historic Restoration Award for their role in the preservation of the Garver Feed Mill, an iconic landmark on Madison’s near East Side that has become a production space for emerging artisan food makers, wellness studios and hospitality providers.
