Madison’s Best New Restaurants of 2024
It’s been a big year for Madison’s food and restaurant scene. To help us round up all of the exciting openings — and the disappointing closures — of 2024, Madison Magazine food editor Emma Waldinger made a list. She joins host Bianca Martin to talk about some of the highlights.
🎧 City Cast Madison episodes mentioned on the show
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Why This Madison Bar Went All In On Cheese
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Must See Madison: Your Guide to the New Greenbush
The Next Generation of Hạ Long Bay
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