Head Editor Emma Waldinger shares the inspiration for this month's "Worst of Madison" cover story.
Emma Waldinger is a food editor and an award-winning writer at Madison Magazine. She specializes in dining and food systems coverage, exploring the intersections of agriculture, ecology, and culinary innovation through her monthly print column "Back of House" and the digital BITE newsletter. Waldinger's work has also been featured in Edible Madison, reflecting her deep-rooted passion for food, farming, and the environment.











