MAD Recommends | September 2025

Summer vacation is long gone, but at least there's some smart insight into restaurant culture, more moral courage from Yvon Chouinard, and a lot more…

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In the Tariff Weeds

The only thing that seems certain these days is uncertainty. So we got some expert advice on how to navigate

Sep 1

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July 2025

MAD Recommends | July 2025

This month brings probing looks at the Ukraine war, the rhetoric protecting industrial ag. But also a convincing suggestion that we dump the…

Jul 21

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A MAD Guide for the Perplexed: Salmon

A monthly newsletter from MAD about the issues and opportunities facing the hospitality industry

Jul 8

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June 2025

MAD Recommends: June 2025

The Symposium Edition

Jun 16

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MAD7: The Recap, Part Two

An Illustrated Guide to Day 2 of MAD7, plus some big news about Academy

Jun 11

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MAD7: The Recap

An Illustrated Guide to Day 1 of MAD7

Jun 2

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May 2025

MAD Recommends | May 2025

This month, we take a hard look at hard times for the UK restaurant industry, raise spirits with a new memoir from José Andrés, and rev things up with a…

May 19

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Meet the Makers of MAD7 🎪

We go behind the scenes of Symposium, where excitement—and nerves—are building. Plus: news about what else is going on in Copenhagen that week

May 5

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April 2025

MAD Recommends | April '25

The Monday after Easter is a holiday in Denmark, which is why you're receiving this edition on a Tuesday. But with a film about cheese and some answers…

Apr 22

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Nope, Not Done Yet

A group of British women chefs reminds the world that sexism in the industry is still a thing. And MAD has a podcast!

Apr 7

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March 2025

MAD Recommends | March '25

The sun is out in Copenhagen, clocks are changing in the US, and spring feels almost definitely on the way. A perfect time for some readings about…

Mar 17

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