The Edgewater is an historic hotel originally opened its doors in 1948. Once a destination for Hollywood celebrities and dignitaries, this Madison staple went through a major renovation that was completed in September 2014. As a highlight, they have created an outdoor space to make the hotel and its lakefront views more open to the public.

Chef Joe Heppe, the new Executive Chef of the Statehouse at The Edgewater, dishes about the culinary scene in Wisconsin—a truly farm-to-table destination—and how the Statehouse is incorporating that original foodie culture into its new menu.