Food & Culture Newsletter – October 1 Edition
By Lindsay Christians, Food and Culture Editor
In this week’s newsletter:
Interesting Anecdote
- Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls shared a funny story about losing her cool plaid pants at a laundromat near the University of Wisconsin-Madison around 2009.
Events and Recommendations
- Check out Ashley Rodriguez’s piece on Corry Street Video, a delightful lending library.
- John Green speaks tonight at the Capitol Theater; he discusses the challenge of expressing complex thoughts.
Upcoming Events
- Join me for the Moth GrandSLAM at the Barrymore Theatre tomorrow.
- Indigo Girls will be performing at Overture Center on Oct. 20.
Featured Book
- I’m currently reading “Meet Me In the Garden” by Nina LaCour. While it’s inspired by the author’s own family story, I find the characters somewhat lacking in depth.
Restaurant News
- The Shop by EBNS is expanding its coffee space at 626 Langdon St.
- Osaka Ramen & Hibachi has opened in Union Corners with great lunch specials.
- New cafe Café Cartolla is under construction at 2 S. Carroll St.
Recent Obsessions
- Watching: The latest season of Ted Lasso.
- Listening: Slovak singer Adéla and the Indigo Girls.
- Eating: Polish tacos from Mint Mark and nostalgic banana pudding from Baked Lab.
- Drinking: Unconventional takes on martinis at the Martini Expo.
Feel free to reach out with your favorite local stories or events!
Cheers! — Lindsay
PS: Go GREEN! Watch Here.
