The Story Behind Heritage Tavern’s Bankruptcy

News that the downtown restaurant Heritage Tavern had filed for bankruptcy took much of Madison by surprise. After opening in 2013 to much fanfare, acclaimed chef and owner Dan Fox built a multi-faceted business that has become a beloved institution for many in town. But a lawsuit filed by a former server tells a different story — one of alleged wage theft and unfair labor practices. Host Bianca Martin digs into the details of the allegations with Cap Times Food and Culture Editor Lindsay Christians, who broke the story.  

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