Mishqui Makes Peruvian Food for Everyone
Last month, the owner of Mishqui Peruvian Bistro announced that she would be permanently closing the flagship location on Monona Drive. The decision comes after the opening of a second location in Middleton in 2024 and a third downtown on King Street earlier this year. Host Bianca Martin talks with owner Cynthia Garcia about Mishqui’s extensive menu, the growing pains of running a new restaurant, and what’s in store for the future.
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