Madison

The Patisserie on Main

I travel to France often and have developed a discerning palate for pastries. When I walk into a bakery, I’m immediately analyzing everything – the golden flake of a croissant, the balance of butter and sugar, and whether the fruit…

Main Streets on a Mission

When you hear “downtown revitalization” you might picture restaurants, brew pubs, boutiques and offices in character-filled, brick-clad buildings. Plants and trees line the well-lit streets and benches offer spots to watch small-town life go by. But without people – specifically,…