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MAD Recommends | April 2026
In this month’s recommends: a sharp, grounded look at hospitality, numbers, culture, taste, and sustainability—what it really takes to build (and…
Apr 20
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From Experiment to Ecosystem: The MAD Effect
MAD started as a conversation. Now, it’s a catalyst, equipping the people shaping food with the skills to lead, sustain, and transform the industry from…
Apr 7
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MAD Recommends | March 2026
An unusually long and snowy Copenhagen winter has finally given way to longer days, warmer temperatures — dare we say it? — possibly even spring. Time…
Mar 23
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A Message from MAD
Dear friends,
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MAD Recommends | February 2026
How restaurants are protecting workers from ICE, a lively critics’ roundtable, and a candid podcast exploring the realities of zero-waste dining.
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MAD Recommends | December 2025
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MAD Recommends | November 2025
Hot on the heels of a sizzling MAD Monday in LA on borders, this month's picks feature a book exploring North America before borders existed, chef bank…
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