Ella’s Deli & Ice Cream Parlor – Past, Present & Fantasy
I had the pleasure of dining with our dear friend Steve “The Owner” Tate at Ella’s Deli several months ago and it was quite the pleasing experience for a number of reasons, particular the great deli food and ice cream, but also the decor. So many things from the past and present on display, yet … Read more
Benvenuto’s Italian Grill in MIDDLETON
My good friends at the Wisco Hotel Group recently opened up a new Benvenuto’s Italian Grill in Middleton Wisconsin adjacent to the Wisco Hotel Group Holiday Inn & Suites (West Madison) and gave me the chance to test it out pre-opening night. Great food, reasonably priced, and a Wisconsin original chain of restaurants too (started in … Read more
Lexxy Cow At The Wisconsin Capital Building
Last fall after we had the opportunity to interview Mayor Soglin of Madison for the documentary, our traveling companion mascot Lexxy decided she must have her picture taken at the state capital building, so that’s exactly what we did. She also had to posh it up in our Avis Budget rental for the sake of … Read more
The Tipsy Cow In Madison’s Capital Square Is Divine
All we can say is, order the cheeseburger lunch special made with, get this, meat, bun, a slab of butter, and Carr Valley 5 Year Cheddar. That’s all! If you want onions raw or grilled, they’ll add that too, and the side of pickles is… Well just end up their and some point in your … Read more
Babcock Dairy At U.W. Madison: Where Research And Practice Make For Great Cheese
We had the opportunity to tour the dariy facility (see last photo) at Babcock Hall on the campus of U.W. Madison and interview the head of the Center For Dairy Research on Wisconsin’s incredible variety of cheeses and how they help in the process of keeping Wisconsin at the top of cheese production, as well … Read more
Painted Cows At The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
We want to give a big shout out of thanks to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board for their assistance in helping us move things along with the many artisan cheesemakers throughout Wisconsin. When it comes to innovative internet marketing, these guys really have it down pat with sites like Eat Wisconsin Cheese, Cheese Cupid, The … Read more
Frank Lloyd Wright & The Inspiring Monona Terrace In Madison…
The Frank Lloyd Wright designed Monona Terrace (completed decades after his death), was one of the most inspiring buildings we were able to capture while in Madison for shooting. The views, design, and atmosphere was a calming as it is breathtaking. Many thanks to Fran and Heather for their help and the quiet interesting interview … Read more
