There is an array of food-based businesses devoted to whipping up batches of custard, ice cream and allergen-friendly frozen desserts all around Wisconsin. So if taking a dessert-themed road trip sounds like a fab idea, use the popular picks below as a must-stop guide.
Author: Rachel Werner
Restaurant of the Week: On The Bus
Veganism is often associated with food high on favor–and low on taste. But On the Bus in the Milwaukee Public Market debunks just about every misconception about eating plant-based with its towering milkshakes, massive mouthwatering burgers and lightly battered fries.
5 Wisconsin Nail Salons
After trekking along icy streets in heavy boots for months, a pedicure is likely at the top of a “to do list” before breaking out one’s full summer wardrobe. An express service during lunch can be as relaxing as a deluxe pamper sesh in the right setting—like these five stellar Wisconsin-based salons.
5 Small-Group Outings for Summer
After months of isolation spent mostly indoors, warmer weather is an ideal excuse to start making summer plans with friends. Use this list of excursions in south-central Wisconsin to roundup your squad, then kick any lingering feelings of social deprivation to the curb.
Madison’s Gemini Lash & Brow
Enhancing one’s eyes is all the rage. From semi-permanent lashes to tattoo brows, it’s hard to differentiate between what’s a fad versus a solid investment. When in doubt, consulting with a beauty professional is always a smart call. And Bri Storey has become one of the most popular pros in Madison since opening Gemini Lash and Brow in March 2020.
Picture-Perfect Gifts for Mother’s Day
What woman doesn’t love a good photo op? Spoil the mama you adore this Mother’s Day with splendid “camera-ready,” Wisconsin-based gifts she will treasure long after the annual celebration in her honor has concluded.
5 Wisconsin Fashion Brands
Eye-catching threads aren’t just for coastal towns because Wisconsin is proof quality fashion labels are cropping up around the Midwest. Whether upscale activewear, lake attire or urban garb is the desired #ootd, there’s a local business to match the vibe of any occasion—and savvy fashionista’s personal style.
The Vibrant Veg
Having a personal chef is often a perk only those making at least a six-figure salary can enjoy. Or at least that used to be the case in Madison before local culinary ace Lauren Montelbano started offering an affordable weekly meal service and private catering via a new moniker, The Vibrant Veg.
ANEU Med Spa
Medspa. If the image that comes to mind upon hearing that word is of a cold, sterile environment then the soothing ambiance at ANEU Med Spa in McFarland will be an unexpected surprise.
Wisconsin’s Feels-Like-Spring Experiences
Winter can drag on in Wisconsin, and this year is no exception. Consider simulating spring’s arrival via the following eats, drinks and events—each novel enough to make spending another month mostly indoors actually enjoyable again.