The Deliciouser

06/03/2026

June calendar drop! You already know about some of our events, but did you know we're also expanding our lunch hours to SATURDAY!? That's right, come by for lunch on Saturdays, starting June 13th. We're also looking forward to our next Discovery Dinner with Chef and the first 's Chef of the Year Dinner celebrating our own Chef Patrick who is joined by Chef , , and rising star ! Also, join us for trivia and burgers every other Tuesday.

There's only one workshop this month, so get your tix to the Seafood & Seasoning Workshop. Chef Patrick will demo how to cook with rockfish and serve up a fantastic lunch featuring .

To wrap up the month, our Kids Summer Cooking Camp takes off on a culinary trip to Italy!

Stay cool, Spice Nerds. See you around 😎

05/30/2026

Happy Birthday to our Chief Spice Nerd, the guy who keeps this dream alive, and the chef who can’t stop, won’t stop. Hopefully we can get Chef Patrick a day off soon. 😎

Help us wish him a Happy Birthday!! Drop a 🎂 or a birthday wish below.

05/29/2026

Chef returns to The Deliciouser Kitchen! She's teaming up with Chef Patrick to create a five course menu featuring the flavors and experiences from her most recent trip to Turkey. If you haven't been able to get to , catch Chef Mary in Madison on June 9th.
Linkinbio for tix!

05/21/2026

🎉 Big news to share today! Thank you the Madison Magazine crew and to our team who makes this all possible.

Announcing Madison Magazine’s 2026 Chef of the Year …

✨ Patrick O’Halloran of The Deliciouser ✨

O'Halloran is charting a new course with his modern spice shop and restaurant The Deliciouser. More than 30 years into his career — which includes his work at legendary Madison restaurants Lombardino’s and The Old Fashioned — O’Halloran is using curiosity as his compass to trace the histories, techniques and traditions behind cuisines from around the world.

Also in this issue, Emma Waldinger highlights six chefs — all 32 or younger — who are laying the groundwork for a healthier and more sustainable culinary industry in Madison.

Ashley Knipschield at Pasture and Plenty
Drew Eckenrod at Ahan
Kasey Lee Cooke at Mint Mark
Chance Spivey at Canter Inn
Elijah Hipke at REAP Food Group
Katie Ankowicz at Kin Kitchen

Plus, Sam Zwick has a taste of Giovanni Novella's Italy at Osteria Novella, Denise S. Robbins finds her way back to the cello, and Jeff Oloizia provides a glimpse of the World Naked Bike Ride in Madison.

On newsstands June 3. Single issue orders are now live at madisonmagazine.com.

🖊️ Cover story by Kelly Aiglon
📸 Cover photo by Nikki Hansen

Contributors: Tim Burton, Anna Kottakis, Christine Dopp, Sophie Wooldridge, Sean O'Brien, Doug Moe, Aaron R. Conklin, Kayla Gendron, Nick Garcia, Mayra Linares, David Szymanski, Anthony Wahl, Abigail Schaefer, Patrick Stutz, Fabio Consoli, Scott Hershberger

05/19/2026

Meet this dynamic duo! The TLV Smash Burger, the OG Deliciouser smash burger, is joined by our ✨new✨ Better Butter Burger, a WI Style Tavern burger. Both are made with on a brioche bun. We've got them on our lunch menu and for our Tuesday Trivia Nights, starting May 26th. Come on by and give them a try. Need a side? Try the Creole Cottage fries. 😏

BTW! The Better Butter Burger is made with a soon-to-be-released spice blend. Comment below what you think about our new blend or what you'd try it with.

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Lunch hours: Tues - Fri 11 AM - 2 PM, starting mid June, we're adding one day. Any guesses?

Tuesday Summer Trivia Nights: Tuesday nights starting May 26th through September 15th.

05/09/2026

Vegan Sausage Fest here we come! This kicks off our summer festival lineup, and it's sure to be a blast. Come visit our booth on May 23rd at Breese Stevens. We'll have food, blends, and merch! These pictures take us back to last year on a beautiful sunny day at Warner Park.

Sneak peek at our menu for 2026!

✦ Vegan Meatball Sandwich on Stalzy's Hoagie Bun
✦ Mezzogiorno Seasoned Eggplant Fries
✦ Spicy Bomba Marinara
✦ Beverage: Sangri-La Iced Tea

05/05/2026

Need a gift? Add the cherry on top with a Deliciouser Gift Card. 🍒 We’re making it more delicious by throwing in a gift from us. Available now through May 8th, in-store only! While inside, look around our shelves. We’ve got specialty goods, like Olive Oil straight from Tuscany, to cookbooks by local authors, to our gift sets and merch. You’re sure to find something for the Spice Nerd in your life.

05/01/2026

Announcing the May line-up of events and workshops. 🤩There's lots to celebrate, and we're honored that you chose us to share in the festivities! This month, we welcome back the for a high-tea afternoon. Chef Mark of will teach us how to make pierogi, and Stella of will demo her go-to ice cream recipe!

We're also excited to start our two-event series with . In May, join us for a multi-course dinner featuring their wild-caught fish. In June, come by for a workshop.

Speaking of series...Trivia is back and better than ever! We're bringing it indoors and on Tuesdays. You'll need all five senses to play!

Stay tuned for more info on our festival and farmers market schedule.

See you around, Spice Nerds 😎

04/18/2026

Calling all kid foodies, Summer Cooking Camp at The Deliciouser is on this summer! 🌎 We’re jet-setting to Italy, Mexico, and around Asia. We’ll make a mess in the kitchen with our Deliciouser Chefs and take home the treats we make. One week a month starting in June. Registration is open! Link in bio