by Appleton Monthly | May 29, 2026 | TASTE
by Katie Carlson ‘Tis the season! No, not Christmas — but we should all feel like celebrating. The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and restaurants all over the Fox Cities are opening their outdoor seating for summer. Whether you prefer a quiet table with...
by Appleton Monthly | Apr 30, 2026 | TASTE
by Jason Patzer With this being the “Best Take Out” issue and the fact that every coffee shop is basically a take-out option if you want it to be, I decided to highlight a relatively new coffee company in the area that specializes in take out. Complex Coffee...
by Appleton Monthly | Apr 30, 2026 | TASTE
by Jenni Eickelberg Across the country, Americans are rethinking how — and where — they eat. Recent reporting from USA TODAY highlights a clear trend: as food prices continue to climb, more people are choosing to stay home rather than dine out. In the article, a story...
by Appleton Monthly | Feb 27, 2026 | TASTE
by Jason Patzer I like to connect my columns to the central theme of each issue, and one might think that would be a problem this month. Well, I’ve got news for you: Not only is it not a problem, but I was actually looking forward to the opportunity. Kaffeost is...
by Appleton Monthly | Feb 27, 2026 | TASTE
by Steve Johnson We wear our cheeseheads not only because we are proud Packers fans, but also because we know that our state produces some of the best artisanal cheese in the world. We have been doing this cheese thing for quite a while here, but recently, the Frozen...
by Appleton Monthly | Feb 27, 2026 | TASTE
by Jenni Eickelberg In Wisconsin, our passion for cheese is unmatched. We produce over 600 varieties from traditional Swiss and cheddar to original innovations like Colby and Muenster. Our cheesemakers continually push boundaries, making every wedge a masterpiece....