The Edgewater celebrates 75 years with historic tours

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Wall in Augie's Tavern at the Edgewater that displays a wall of portraits of some of the hotel's most famous guests.

The Edgewater is celebrating 75 years since its grand opening in 1948. Scott Faulkner, the son of The Edgewater's original manager and owner, Augie Faulkner, is sharing a lifetime of experiences with the public in a series of monthly historic tours of the property.

Mint Mark's move

Mint Mark — the tight-quartered eatery that opened in late 2017 at 1929 Winnebago St. and quickly endeared itself to Madison diners — will move two blocks down into The Standard Madison mixed-use building at 1868 E. Washington Ave. sometime this year.

Nitro Beverage Lounge

Since its grand opening on Feb. 10, Nitro Beverage Lounge has been garnering positive reception during its first few weeks in business. This coffee and cocktail shop uses the concept of nitrogen-infused beverages to craft a unique experience for a variety of palettes.

Anne Cop holding up a macrame decoration

Meraki Handmade Decor

During the pandemic, Anne Cops lived in a near-downtown high-rise where she created more than 1,200 macramé coasters. Since moving to Cross Plains, coaster sales have slowed and she's been able to expand her workshop space to try new projects like wall hangings, ornaments and custom designs.

Sean Pharr is Chef of the Year

Pharr is co-owner and chef of two establishments: Mint Mark and Muskellounge and Sporting Club. The 2020 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest is finding his way through COVID-19 along with his business partners, navigating personal and professional hurdles that have tested and taught him.

Older couple sitting in front of the Gargantua the Great exhibit at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo

The Greatest Show on Earth

We've imagined a tender moment between the couple pictured at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo. "He's The World's Most Terrifying Living Creature! Did you know that, honey?" she might have asked her husband, leaning over to gently nudge his arm.