Chef's Thoughts

A person in a gray Wisconsin Badgers t-shirt holding a freshly picked bunch of red radishes inside a greenhouse.
By Jodi Kanzenbach April 2, 2026
Spring arrives at Precinct Tap & Table with fresh watercress, local farm ingredients, and seasonal dishes that celebrate Wisconsin’s changing flavors.
Chef Jodi shares why restaurant recipes are often kept secret, the craft behind creating dishes, and
By Jodi Kanzenbach March 4, 2026
Why chefs don’t give away their recipes—and why that mystery keeps the magic alive.
Woman in sparkly skirt dances by a bar, smiling. Other people are at the bar, in a dimly lit setting.
By Jodi Kanzenbach February 25, 2026
Why Our Menu Reads Like a Novel (And Why That’s the Point)
Three people smiling in a commercial kitchen; one looking up, one with glasses and a red headband, and one with a beard.
By Jodi Kanzenbach February 18, 2026
Long Hours, Sore Feet, and the Fire That Still Won’t Quit
Three restaurant staff in a commercial kitchen; one raises arms, others work. Stainless steel counters, bright lights.
By Jodi Kanzenbach January 14, 2026
Chef Jodi reflects on Café Soeurette, Precinct Tap & Table, and nearly two decades of evolving food, loyal guests, and cooking with purpose.
Framed photo of two people smiling and holding drinks on a wall.
By Jodi Kanzenbach December 13, 2025
Chef Jodi reflects on being featured by John McGivern, the journey from Café Soeurette to Precinct, and why loyal guests mean more than the spotlight.
Two people in black shirts smiling and embracing in a stainless-steel kitchen area.
By Jodi Kanzenbach August 17, 2025
Chef Jodi shares a heartfelt farewell to Riley, a beloved host and dishwasher whose hard work, humor, and friendship left a lasting mark on the Precinct family.
Tilted black-and-white photo of a workshop with shelves, equipment, and a monitor on a desk.
By Jodi Kanzenbach April 4, 2025
Chef Jodi celebrates the hardworking hosts and dishwashers who keep Precinct Tap & Table running, proving that the biggest heroes in a restaurant are often behind the scenes.
Carton of white eggs in a cardboard tray, close-up
By Jodi Kanzenbach January 24, 2025
Chef Jodi reflects on a memorable meal with her father, the dishes that shape our culinary journey, and why the best restaurant experiences become lifelong memories.
Stylized black-and-white portrait with colorful floral and leaf accents on a dark background
By Jodi Kanzenbach January 16, 2025
Chef Jodi reflects on welcoming Chris, Luke, and Tera to the Precinct family, the friendships that changed the kitchen, and the beautiful reminder that some paths are meant to cross.