Emma Waldinger is a food editor and an award-winning writer at Madison Magazine. She writes and oversees dining and food systems coverage, focusing on the intersections of art, ecology, agriculture, and good food, as well as contributing to the monthly print column “Back of House” and the digital BITE newsletter. Waldinger is featured in Madison Magazine.
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Emma's coverage focuses on local businesses, events, and activities in the Madison area of Wisconsin. She often features profiles, announcements, and guides related to house & home as well as food & beverage topics. If you have expertise in any of these areas or are representing a local business or event in Madison, offering insights about trends, success stories, or upcoming events could be appealing to her.
Consider reaching out with pitches that highlight unique aspects of local businesses in Madison, provide how-to guides related to house & home activities or dining experiences specific to the area. Providing insider tips for navigating the local scene may also catch Emma’s attention given her focus on promoting Madison-based content.
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An exemplary front-of-house service makes each meal feel almost magical.
In Wisconsin cookbooks, recipes new and old become a record of our state’s diverse culinary heritage and vibrant local food scene.
The eastside delicatessen known for it's classic sandwiches will switch to a retail-only model after Nov. 17.
Food editor Emma Waldinger makes the case for why fruitcake — stollen, to be exact — belongs on holiday tables.
With her new venture, the Wisconsin Meat Collective, Anna Gilbert will lead workshops on everything from whole-animal butchery to basic meat handling for home cooks.
40 restaurants opened and 11 closed in the Madison area this year with a strong showing for Latin American cuisine, culinary variety and restaurant expansions.
By: Emma Waldinger
Orchard, a new restaurant concept prioritizing local sourcing and organic cider products from The Cider Farm, will arrive at 881 W. Verona Ave. this spring.
By: Emma Waldinger
Food Editor Emma Waldinger visits Taliesin for a weekend workshop and finds extra magic in the estate’s landscape.
By: Gabby Shell, Emma Waldinger
Find community (and stay warm) during the longest night of the year at bonfires, bars and more.
By: Emma Waldinger
The executive director of FairShare CSA Coalition — who will move on from her role this spring — is a long-time supporter of the local food system.
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