In 2025, Madison proved yet again that its restaurant scene is alive and thriving. Six stories stood out as readers flocked to learn the latest on local dining, affirming that the city’s appetite for food news remains abundant.

Thanksgiving has long been synonymous with turkey, but new insights show that nearly half of Americans might be leaning toward side dishes instead. As reported in the latest Campbell’s Company State of the Sides survey, these favorite extras could be outshining the holiday bird.