we loooove a good tasting menu + wine pairing! delectable offers fine dining on fridays and…read moresaturday nights & cooking classes during the week! not quite as intimate of a dining experience as nook but is along the same line. we got a reservation at the bar a week before so doesn't seem overly difficult to obtain. the menu switches up about 4x a year depending on the season. the chef and sommelier here did an excellent job introducing each dish/drink, and the wine pairings were chosen well!!! I love that you can see them prepare each of the dishes on the screens by the kitchen. excellent service as well, staff did a great job at taking away dirty plates/glasses and replacing accordingly. I also thought each round was spaced out well so that I was never waiting for too long or had too little time to eat. There was a blindfold round where we had to rely on just taste & touch to figure out what we were eating which was both silly and fun (we found out what we were eating at the end and got some more as a gift to go). my personal fav of the meal was the sun meadow chilean sea bass!!! the sun meadow oil is a perfect dupe of butter and melted straight into that sea bass, paired with crunchy capers on a bed of creamy whipped goodness. All of the sauces were done extraordinarily well, especially that under the braised leeks!!! the tuna tartare was my bf's fav - crunchy toppings with fresh tuna on avocado in a spicy, asian inspired sauce. we were less impressed by the raviolo and steak entrees but still good (the chili oil on the raviolo kinda threw me off). the intermission was nice as a brief break to shop around and purchase things at a discount. overall, pricy meal but definitely a whole experience (3 hours long that is!). would highly recommend trying this out if you also enjoy fine dining experiences. I personally wanna come back to try their wednesday night burgers soon!!

I visited DelecTable in Madison for a multicourse chef's tasting experience. The restaurant leans…read moreheavily into the idea of dining as an experience, leaning into the European way of dining - that is, you have the table for the night." Think dining as the entertainment and the social experience, not shoveling it in and table turnover for tips. With creative presentations, themed courses, and a strong emphasis on sensory elements, the team puts a lot of thought and passion into crafting something unique. The multicourse meal offered a wide range of flavors and techniques--some dishes were genuinely impressive, others more about the concept than the taste. The pacing was smooth, and the staff was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in making the night feel special. It's the kind of place where you sit back and let the experience unfold. That said, for me, it landed in the category of "worth doing once." The evening was fun and distinctive, but more of a special-occasion outing than a spot I'd return to regularly. If you enjoy immersive dining or want something out of the ordinary, it's definitely worth trying at least once.

outstanding, literally everything was amazing. great recommendations from staff! One of the owners…read morewas out on the floor and giving us recommendation on food and told us stories about the travels that inspired the plates. Timing is very specific so check when it is actually open! Such fun creative flavors, smaller portions but so fun to share and try new things.

Food and service both amazing, flavors were so well balanced- don't skip on this place!read more

Mad City Chefs did such a great job today for my company's Holiday party! They were able to come to…read moreus, cook and prepare food on site, and keep a steady flow of delicious food ready as we gobbled everything up at warp speed. We had a carving station with prime rib and honey ham. Both meats were DELICIOUS. The prime rib was a favorite of many and we ate every last bit of it. In addition to the meats, we had a large selection of smaller bite-sized foods such as crab cakes, mini BLTs, mini Chicken Pot Pies, veggie spring rolls, to name a few. Fresh fruits and veggies, various cheeses, an excellent salad - basically everything you could want, we had it! Everyone was very impressed and I have been getting questioned all afternoon as to where the food was from, who catered, etc, as everyone really enjoyed it. On top of their amazing service, they even boxed up left overs for us so they don't go to waste. Great company to work with!

Ethan catered our joint 50th anniversary party, for 80+ people. The food was amazing, plentiful,…read moreand unique, especially for a buffet. We had multiple food allergies and sensitivities, and all were addressed without loss of quality of food. The reaction of the guests was very positive. It was a pleasure working with Ethan to arrange everything, and we would highly recommend his business!

Good simple but healthy comfort food. Nice selection of ready made stuff and cute merch. I love the…read morelocal meal kit concept. I had a market salad with beets carrots and goat cheese. It was solid. Cappuccino was good too. Nice place to sit.

Another fabulous meal here! I had the Grain bowl which was full of shredded cabbage, quinoa,…read moreparsnips, and amazing roasted sweet potatoes that created a perfect balance between crazy healthy and a bit of sweet! A new must have! Then I saw my friends soup and then I had to get a bowl of that as well! Chicken pinto bean Sopa de Lima with veggies and delicious chicken! Fantastic! Couldn't pass on the carrot cream cheese muffin which was spectacular and moist. Lovely place and staff too. Food is always perfection!

Need some kitchenware updates? New ingredients or sauces? Unique gifts? You've got to hit up Bekah…read moreKate's! This amazing shop is a little treasure in downtown Baraboo and huge inside. It's a perfect spot to get a friend a special birthday or Christmas gift, a bottle of wine for an anniversary or try out a cooking class! We're slowly updating our pots and pans with some quality (and stylish) ones from Bekah Kate's. It's definitely pricier but the investment is fully worth the upgrade. They also have rewards points so it's a nice plus for the locals. Definitely stop by if you're in the area -especially around the holidays! It's a treat.

Hidden Gem in Downtown Baraboo for all your kitchen and gift needs. The Customer Service is…read moreoutstanding along with the warm smiles and helpful associates. They have a selection of different olive oils and vinaigrettes. Lots of jams, spices, and kitchen tools.

I gave her the theme and invite for a baby shower and she made stunning cookies! Great…read morecommunication. So talented! Highly recommend!

Delicious cookies and Erika is so easy to work with. We had a cactus/name cookie request for our…read moretwins 1st birthday and she came up with the cutest cookies. We had a lot of compliments on how yummy they were too. Will definitely use A Pretty Smart Cookie for future special events in our family!

A true Madison gem! This lovely shop has the perfect blend of thoughtful gifts, useful kitchen…read moretools, and little ways to "treat yourself"! I probably visit this shop every couple of months and rarely leave empty handed! The thoughtfully curated and well organized candle department is usually my first stop. Lots of variety, a recent favorite is the "supper club" collection. Lots of classic Wisconsin themes! There are gifts for all ages, from infant toys and books to puzzles and cooking kits. The kitchenware is an impressive range, everything you need to expand your skills, store your goodies, or spice up your presentation. Basically, you have to stop in-it's totally worth it! Also, the wonderful staff have gone above and beyond to create a safe and protective shopping experience during this crisis. Please respect them, give space and keep those masks over your nose!

I used to LOVE this store. Adorable and eclectic gifts, great location, pretty darn charming. In…read morethe past, my experiences with the employees were also pretty darn charming, or at least satisfactorily neutral. The last time I was in the store, however, I was made to feel chastised and unwelcome, and while I recognize that this is a very personal response to an impersonal slap down, it left me feeling so stung that I doubt I'll return. What happened was this: I needed a new pair of reading glasses, and I'd gotten the most adorable Peepers from this store in the past. It was 5:50pm, and I saw on their door sign that they closed at 6pm. Great! I thought. I'll pop in and grab a pair. Immediately upon entering, one employee said, "You know we close in ten minutes." "Got it! I'll be quick!" I replied. I went to the rack of glasses, considered a few pairs, and checked the fit in the little mirror on the rack. In that little mirror, I could see the employee behind me, who was frowning and rolling her eyes in exasperation, mouthing to her fellow employees on the other side of the room that , "No, not yet, she's still here." Yikes, I thought, checking my watch. It was 5:55pm, so I chose a pair and went to the register. One last thing--I wanted to get an e-cloth, a product a different employee had recommended to me the last time I was there. I mentioned this to the employee as she grouchily said, "Will that be all?" She huffed, "Well, the e-cloths are in a different part of the store." She strode off, and I said, "Any one will do!" She said, "No, just come pick the one you want." She proceeded to lead me to a section of wash cloths and sink cleaning scrubby brushes? When I explained that no, I was looking for a microfiber cloth to clean the lenses of the glasses with, and that they used to be stocked at the register, she huffed again and said, "Well, they're not anymore, are they? Also, we're just about to close...?" I bought the glasses, walked out the door, and checked my watch. 5:59pm. But golly, those nine minutes I spent in their store, encroaching on what I assume was their rush to be done and escape their pesky customers, left a bad taste in my mouth that nine days later still hasn't left. Which is a bummer. As I said, I really liked that store. Problem is, the cutest merchandise in the world can't make up for poor customer service.

Took a baking class led by Chef Paige, who is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful!! Kitchen…read moreassistant Gina was great as well to prepare the ingredients for pavlovas, souffles, and a lemon tart. Nice date idea and the store selection is vast with high- quality kitchenware and a new series of candles with sniffing dome glasses! Would love to stop by again

My husband and I took a "Date Night: French Elegance" cooking class last night. We both agreed we…read moreenjoyed learning to cook with Chef Bryanna- she was friendly and pleasant and very patient. The meal turned out fabulous and something that we could recreate at home using the cooking techniques we learned.