Concerts & Cuisine 2026

Thank you to all who attended the 2026 Concerts & Cuisine Gala. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $326,000 in support of Concerts on the Square.

A heartfelt thank you to our event co-chairs, Susan and Jonathan Lipp, and to everyone who made the night such a success.

🎉 Congratulations to our winning chefs & restaurants:

Best Appetizer: Heritage Tavern; Executive Chef Dan Fox
Berkshire Pork Belly & Ahi Tuna Sashimi

Best Entrée: La Mestiza; Chef Esthela Avalos
Tacos de Borrego

Best Dessert: Mishqui Peruvian Bistro; Owner & Executive Chef Cynthia Garcia
Cuatro Leches

Best NA Beverage: Blue Plate Catering; Executive Chef Ben Boltz, Chef de Cuisine Alex Curtis, Executive Pantry Chef Patrick Curtin, Beverage Manager Zane Rhodes
"As Time Goes By"

Best Table Presentation: DelecTable; Executive Chef Forster Sorensen

See you Next Year!

Save the Date:
April 18, 2027
Monona Terrace