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Jay Storey

Madison's Best Brats
Former food columnist Jay Storey and a host of anonymous friends take on Madison's brat scene one sausage at a time.

Dash of creativity key to a perfect salad
Think salads are girly and will never fill your stomach? Better try a salad with smoky gouda, peppery arugula and other unusual ingredients.

Jay tells a Storey
I used to depend on a stuffed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle to protect me from the monsters that lurked in the dark of night. That really wasn’t all that long ago, but since coming to Madison I’ve learned that darkness harbors no scary beasts&md

Jay tells a Storey
My last Mifflin Block Party has got me feeling a bit down. Madison is a special place, a place where the wine flows from a plastic bag and the women come equipped with vodka-filled Nalgenes. In the “real world,” people don’t engage in su

Bite of the Week
Assorted Sushi Rolls Wasabi, 449 State St. Grocery Grab New! Chocolate Peanut Butter Twix

Bite of the Week
Italian Gelato Paciugo, 341 State St. Cordon Bleu Bratwurst—Whole Foods Market

Jay tells a Storey
My name is Jay Storey, and I am an overprotective older brother. For the past 19 years I’ve denied it, but with my sister’s first serious boyfriend has come the realization that my role in life is to be an asshole to every little bastard that

Bite of the Week
Pastor Pork Taco Taqueria Guadelajara, 1033 S. Park St. Grocery Grab Malt-O-Meal Cereals

Jay tells a Storey
No, I didn’t find last week’s winter wonderland “pretty.” The yo-yo weather has got me feeling climate blue balls. And as an avid cyclist, it’s about time Spring get here for real. Yup, you heard me right. I’m one of t

Bite of the Week
The Plazaburger The Plaza Tavern, 319 N. Henry St. Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar

Jay tells a Storey
Normally, I equate gambling with taking a giant crap on my money. My trips to the casino involve sitting at the nickel slots with the old ladies in their white gloves. But come March, I catch the wagering fever. No form of betting promises more entertainm

Bite of the Week
Scotch Egg Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St.

Jay tells a Storey
So I made it. Tomorrow marks the big 21 for me, and barring an ugly Monday afternoon incident, I will have avoided any legal reparations for my underage drinking. Now that’s not to say I haven’t had close calls. There was that leap of faith f

Bite of the Week
Beer Bread The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., 123 E. Doty St

Jay tells a Storey
I love Lent. Part of it’s the cruel enjoyment I get every Friday as I dig into a greasy hamburger, but the best part about Easter anticipation: Egg-shaped candy. Something about that ovate shape just gets me going.

Bite of the Week
Quarter Chicken Meal Kipp’s Downhome Cookin’, 1614 Monroe St.

Jay tells a Storey
Last week’s tease of spring has got me pissed off. I hate winter, I hate the cold, and right now I’m thinking about how stupid ice fishing is. What idiot does this for leisure?

Bite of the Week
Bite of the Week Vegeterian Combination The Casbah, 119 E. Main St.

Jay tells a Storey
I’m a firm believer that alcohol bestows superpowers on the average Joes of the collegiate world, creating multilingual geniuses and speed walking demons. Me, I become a wily food thief capable of cunning schemes.

Bite of the Week
Pad Thai Vientiane Palace, 151 W. Gorham St. Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili

Jay tells a Storey
Writers aren’t sexy, but for the first time in a couple years I actually might have a Valentine’s date. Problem is, now I have to find a thoughtful gift.

Bite of the Week: Secret Recipe Cornbread
he skinny: This quirky food find is well hidden in Dotty’s menu. But Madison foodies say this “secret recipe” is as mouthwatering as any of the burgers.

Jay tells a Storey
A recent trip to Copps has brought a disturbing trend to my attention: There is now prime parking real estate reserved for the elderly and parents with small children. Considering the newly-expanded definition of ‘handicapped,’ I propose that

Jay tells a Storey
I can’t wait for the Super Bowl. But it’s not the game or greasy snacks I’m looking forward to. The buzz is that Brett Favre will finally end his waning career following the Big Game. It’s not Brett I dislike–it’s the almost

Parting is such sweet, tantalizing, delicious sorrow
Jay imparts a few words of food wisdom in his last column.

Big Brother is watching your vending machine choices
Quickly running out of column ideas with the end of the semester approaching, Jay spies on students near campus vending machines and makes inappropriate comments.

Sex competes with food for Jay’s love and attention
While girls come and go, food is a constant in Jay's life.

Thanksgiving proves gluttony as Pilgrims’ cardinal sin
Jay waxes historical on his favorite holiday.

Grocery stores provide ideal date settings
Jay entertains romantic thoughts about grocery store aisles and produce sections.

Judging people by their diets
Jay preaches intolerance—at least when it comes to food.

An inside look at the Food & Wine Show
Jay navigates the many demonstrations and food and beverage samples at the Madison Food & Wine Show.

Gaining the Freshman 15 begins at home
Jay packs a week of eating into a weekend at home.

A fast-food hangover prompts a trip to diet detox
Jay gets the healthy the American way: with a three-day crash diet.

Museum find passes mustard
Trolling around for interesting food museums leads Jay to Mount Horeb.

Recent innovations make cooking a thing of the past
With the help of modern technology and a little luck, you can now make all your meals without ever touching a stove.

The importance of a wholesome breakfast
Jay investigates a game-day breakfast ritual. And he says "penis" a lot.

Restaurant Review: The Local Tavern
The Local Tavern brings southern-style fare to Madison.

Jay Storey’s theory of economical eating
Jay offers his views on econ professors, a UW Eating Team and why you should e-mail him.

Fair food proves a challenge not to be taken lightly
What started as a simple, food-filled day at the Minnesota State Fair quickly turns into an epic quest for the ultimate fatty delight.


Enjoying every calorie when gaining the Freshman 15
You’re going to gain the Freshman 15’there’s no getting around it. But lest this evoke thoughts of flabby bellies, take a moment and imagine the wonderful indulgences that will comprise …

Jay calls to secularize the Sunday brunch
It's not quite breakfast, it's not quite lunch, but it comes with a slice of cantaloupe at the end." These eloquent words spoken on the esteemed television show "The Simpsons" …

Get your breakfast on the house at Farmers'Market
As you roll out of bed on a Saturday morning, your throbbing head reminds you of two things: your crazy night and your empty wallet. No Perkins for me this …

Jay's perfect party features food, not beer
In a little more than a week, we will dedicate an entire day to a drunken Madison tradition. Yet as I stop to recall last year's afternoon of inebriated madness, …

A week of junk food takes its toll on Jay
There can never be too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to food. With this philosophy in mind, I decided last week to abandon all nutritional recommendations …

Jay learns the history of PB&J
There is nothing more reliable than the sweet and salty harmony of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Yet while the simple ingredients ensure it's tough to make a bad …

Parents have a responsibility
Around the nation, jungle gyms creak under the weight of a chubby youth. Our nation is facing a childhood-obesity epidemic that will make the present heart disease rate look paltry. …

Getting into the competitive spirit
Do the words all you can eat" cause your pulse to race? Have you been banned from Old Country Buffet? Is your jaw stronger than your biceps? No, you're not …

SERF patrons need to exercise improved manners
Amid the buzz of the Southeast Recreational Facility, a thin girl in a Puma tracksuit approached the office with an odd accusation: The stupid treadmill broke my phone. Can I …

Jay’s spring break books for food lovers
White sand and warm sun’what’s missing from this perfect spring break? FOOD. But sandy potato chips hardly fit this heavenly vignette. For the food-fanatic spring breaker, food literature can entice …

Finding democracy in Greenbush doughuts
The hungry follow their noses. And if they’re near the corner of Regent and Orchard Street, their noses drag them to Greenbush Bakery, 1305 Regent St. The doughnut shop lures …

Ancient Olympians’ diets put current ones to shame
Flipping through the channels on a lazy afternoon, NBC’s Olympic coverage catches your eye. You’re inspired, so you grab your curling broom. But wait, even a curler needs a hearty …

Odd dining habits make Jay’s dinner dates perilous
Your knees shake, your stomach turns and you stammer out incoherent sentences. No, you are not drunk’you’re a nervous guy asking a girl out for the first time. Over the …

No shame in loving the Food Network
One needs to look no further than Devil’s Food cake to see that guilty pleasures and food go hand in hand. It isn’t surprising, then, that the greatest guilty pleasure …

Cereal monogamy in college
For most of us, returning to school after winter break means getting reacquainted with our old friend Easy Mac. But while mom’s meals are always the best, I would like …

Discovering that quirky eating habits run in the family
For 10 months of the year, we convince ourselves that our families are no less normal than the next. Each winter, that reassuring fantasy comes crashing down at the Thanksgiving …

Testing Lance’s diet for the Tour de Finals
As finals loom over us, how will we ever find the energy to make it through? With a slew of exams facing me last week, a man with monster thighs …

Art show takes a stab at cake
???Let Them Eat Cake??? displays UW-Madison???s artistic diversity

Food Connoisseurs: Larry Johnson
Editors note: This week kicks off Food's weekly profile of a Madisonian working in the food industry, whether a bartender, chef or restaurant owner. If you would like to be …

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