The Best Restaurants in Madison, Wisconsin | Eater Chicago
"It’s not a casual everyday dinner spot, but any conversation about essential dining in Madison absolutely needs to include L’Etoile, the first kitchen in the state to win the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Midwest award twice. Owner Tory Miller has embraced founding chef Odessa Piper’s vision for centering local farms and farmers, and woven in his penchant for the occasional autobiographical Korean American reference. Add to that the outrageous skill of pastry chef Kristine Miller (no, the last name is not a coincidence, they’re married), and you’ve got a true classic worth the visit. As for food, find French-inspired American fare, available in a tasting menu format starting at $175 or a la carte, with decadent specialties like a Cherokee Farms bison with pho congee, morel mushroom, shrimp, ramp, and foie gras. Reservations can be made via Tock." - Kyle Nabilcy
