Food + Beverage

Middleton's Italian Scene

Italian-Inspired Restaurants, Rooted in Family and Flavor, Serve Up Fresh Ingredients, Neighborly Connection, and the Italian Art of Slowing Down Article and Photography by Jill Heilman   Gino’s Italian Deli, Villa Dolce, and Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano offer more than just a meal. Shaped by family roots, cherished memories, and decades of dedication, they share a belief that community is their foundation. From quick, wholesome lunches to relaxed dinners with friends, they remind us that a...

Home + Design

Where Lifestyle Meets Design

Explore the developments shaping Middleton’s future—where architecture, outdoor living, and intentional planning come together. Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Provided Bishops Bay Middleton, WI Set on 780 acres overlooking Lake Mendota, The Community of Bishops Bay, developed by T. Wall Enterprises, is a master-planned neighborhood that blends natural beauty, diverse architecture, and outdoor living. The 780-acre community includes seven distinct neighborhoods (five...

Local Services

Explore the Outdoors, Locally

Hike, Paddle, and Unwind in these Five Parks Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Jill Heilman Lakeview Park   Middleton’s largest at 80 acres, offers trails, playgrounds, sports courts, splash pad (open Memorial Day through Labor Day), fishing piers, and reservable shelters. Don’t miss the Veterans Memorial honoring local service members!   Cherokee Marsh   Offers over four miles of scenic trails, river views, boardwalks, and a canoe launch. Spot wildlife like sandhill...

Life + Culture

Harvest Hill, Waunakee's Golf Course for All

Golf Beyond Country Clubs – Sil Maly’s Mission to Make the Game Accessible Article and Photography by Jill Heilman Ranked 9th for most golf courses per state, Wisconsinites know how to maximize their summers, finding it socially acceptable to take a partial day from work to slide in a round of golf. As a sport, however, it is tough to break into with course fees, brisk fairway etiquette, and a specialized skill earned only through repetition and dedication, which can be difficult for young...

Home Services

Preparation is Key

VR Painting & Contracting Brings Pro-Level Preparation to Every Project Article by Karen Redfield | Photography by Jill Heilman Anyone who watches a sporting event knows that a great deal of preparation goes into success on the field. As a former professional soccer player, Rolando Salas knows this first-hand and has taken this into his company, VR Painting and Contracting. A quality outcome was the primary goal in every soccer game for Rolando, and is the goal in every painting job. He notes...

Local Services

Driven by Legacy

How Triton Auto Spa combines sustainability, top-tier service, and generations of auto passion. Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Ashley Hicks Clay Carlson, co-owner/operator of Triton Auto Spa, is a self-described “car enthusiast.” He grew up in the retail car business, working with his dad and grandfather in their General Motors dealership. After graduating from Northwood University in Automotive Marketing and the National Auto Deal Cadet Academy, Clay spent 15 years...

Health + Wellness

Feel Young Again

Talking Men’s Hormonal Health With Anne Ivaska, APNP, Elite Hormones Article by Anne Ivaska | Photography by Katie Wall What is the story behind Elite Hormones?  “Elite Hormones was born from a passion for helping people feel like themselves again. After working in healthcare and seeing how many individuals, especially men, were silently struggling with fatigue, weight gain, decreased sexual health, and brain fog, I realized there was a major gap in how hormone-related issues were being...

Life + Culture

Boys to Men

Shaping Our Community from One Generation to the Next Article by Jill Heilman | Photography by Katie Wall; Ashley Hicks George Vitense opened Vitense Golfland in 1955 with a simple mission: make golf fun and accessible for everyone. With his trailblazing wife Odie, they transformed a patch of farmland into a double-decker driving range and fully lit par-3 course, based on George’s belief that the short game is the foundation of great golf. As young parents, Joel and Sarah Weitz set aside...

Beauty

Glamour with Ease

Inside Glimpse Lash Salon Article by Tori Lynn | Photography by Saray De La Vega Photography How often do you get to truly unwind while also enhancing your natural beauty? At Glimpse Lash Salon, owner and certified esthetician Karla Teos Rivera ensures clients enjoy both—relaxation and effortless, long-lasting glamour. “When clients are in our chair, they're not allowed to open their eyes until the end of the service, it is truly a moment of rest.” Every service is designed for long-lasting...

Life + Culture

Women in Business

Four businesswomen weaving their expertise into the fabric of our community Article by Middleton City Lifestyle | Photography by Provided by Businesses   From breaking barriers in the roofing industry to spearheading the visual narrative of our magazine, these women are shining stars in our community, illuminating paths through their dedication and determination. These four entrepreneurs are not just building businesses; they're role models for our younger generations, proving that anything...