And how to support them.

Between earning a plethora of Michelin stars, debuting dozens of travel-worthy restaurants, and being crowned host city to the James Beard Awards, the past decade has been a crucial one for Chicago’s dining scene.

Home to two lakes, over 260 parks, and the vibrant campus life of The University of Wisconsin, Madison is a Midwestern oasis.

Every so often there will be that booze-fueled night that leaves you in such rare form the morning after, you’ll contemplate swearing off imbibing indefinitely -- until, that is, you’re faced with that bottomless mimosa opportunity that you just can’t pass up.

For many of us, the beginning of a new year means two things: resolving to work out more than once a week (fine print: once a month) and stashing away the booze and butter in favor of kale and coconut oil.

We’ve all thought about it, gone back and forth about it, and perhaps even seen Anthony Bourdain baring (almost) everything for the sake of it: our last supper.