Everything fabulous in Wisconsin: restaurants, spas, things to do, resorts and more!
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.
In response to the global pandemic, Cook it Forward was founded in Madison by Joshua Berkson, Patrick Sweeney and Francesca Hong to tackle food insecurity in their community. “Our mission is to create an end-to-end distribution network to produce and distribute healthy, fresh meals for families, seniors, and those with disabilities experiencing food insecurity.”
Grace Wang is the founder (and self-described “petrepreneur”) of three-month-old Petphoria, which specializes in delicious and nutritious luxury dog treats. Plus, the company is committed to providing people living with disabilities the opportunity to learn basic job functions as they make all Petphoria treats by hand.
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.
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.
Spring is finally here—and that means that Easter events and outdoor activities are just around the corner. Here’s where you can celebrate Easter in Wisconsin this year.
Lauren Montelbano is a plant-based chef and holistic nutritionist with The Vibrant Veg, which offers cooking classes, nutrition coaching and whole-food plant-based meals, fresh-pressed juices and healthy desserts in Madison. “My business is an expression of everything I am passionate about.”
Who doesn’t love a free getaway? Travel Wisconsin has launched its Adventure Awaits Giveaway, allowing participants to win one of 26 prize packages, each including resort stays and fun-filled Wisco adventures.
Three Wisconsin entrepreneurs offer a savvy perspective on strategically building an inclusive network that will provide the support you need at each stage of your career.
Katie Soyka is the owner and photographer at Katie Soyka Photography and is the market manager for The KNOW Women in Milwaukee. “After photographing the amazing women leaders, creators and entrepreneurs in the inaugural Milwaukee KNOW Book, I was inspired to be more involved [with The KNOW Women].”