Where it began
Monticello Mothership
The full service saloon, smokehouse, live music destination and historic home of the Pink Heifer story.
Meet the MothershipMonticello · Madison · StageCoach One
Pink Heifer in the News.
34 verified articles, broadcasts, awards and announcements covering the entire Pink Heifer family from its first public reveal through today.
Archive last checked August 28, 2026. Newest coverage appears first.
One Pink Heifer family
Three ways the SmokeShow reaches people.
This news archive covers the original Monticello restaurant, the Madison BBQ Saloon, and StageCoach One. Every story is labeled so readers know which part of Pink Heifer it represents.
The State Street chapter
Madison BBQ Saloon
The fast casual Pink Heifer experience serving downtown Madison, campus, game day and the late night crowd.
Visit Madison
The smokehouse on wheels
StageCoach One
The traveling SmokeShow serving fairs, festivals, community events and special gatherings across the region.
Ask about StageCoach One2026
Newest first
Madison BBQ SaloonAugust 27, 2026
The Best New Restaurants in Madison
City Cast Madison · Dining roundup
City Cast includes the State Street Pink Heifer among Madison’s notable new restaurants.
Read the originalStageCoach OneJuly 16, 2026
BBQ & Bike Showcase Night 2026
Dane County Fair · Event feature
The fair names Pink Heifer among its featured BBQ vendors and highlights smoked USDA brisket with mac n’ cheese.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonJuly 13, 2026
New Eats Along State Street (and Nearby!)
BRAVA Magazine · Dining feature
BRAVA spotlights Pink Heifer’s carved brisket platter and customizable loaded mac bowls.
Read the originalPink Heifer FamilyMay 8, 2026
Pink Heifer Radiothon studio appearance
Mid-West Family Madison · Radio and community
Jorden Fox and Chris Koile appeared across Q106, Magic 98 and 96.7 The Zone in support of the American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon.
Read the originalMonticello MothershipApril 7, 2026
2026 Best Burger Contest in full swing
The Monroe Times · Contest coverage
Pink Heifer’s C.K. Smasher represents Monticello in the Green County Best Burger Contest.
Read the originalPink Heifer FamilyMarch 30, 2026
Pink Heifer Announces Farmers And Families Initiative
Mid-West Farm Report · Community impact
The report explains the initiative’s embedded-giving model supporting Midwest farmers and rural communities.
Read the originalPink Heifer FamilyMarch 30, 2026
Pink Heifer Announces Farmers And Families Initiative
The Farm 97.7 FM · Agriculture news
The Farm details the initiative’s funding, advisory council and regional scaling plan.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 27, 2026
Born in a historic building in downtown Monticello…
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce · Ribbon cutting
The Chamber records the 567 State Street ribbon cutting and connects Madison to the Monticello original.
Read the originalPink Heifer FamilyMarch 26, 2026
Pink Heifer BBQ Group Launches Farmers and Families Initiative
WisBusiness · Business announcement
WisBusiness carries the launch announcement for Pink Heifer’s scalable farmer-support initiative.
Read the originalPink Heifer FamilyMarch 24, 2026
Strengthening the people who feed our communities
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce · Community impact
The member announcement explains the initiative’s purpose, funding and advisory governance.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 23, 2026
Pink Heifer BBQ Opens on State Street in Madison
93.1 JAMZ · Opening feature
93.1 JAMZ introduces Madison’s brisket, Wagon Rolls, late-night hours and Farmers and Families contribution model.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 20, 2026
Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon Ribbon Cutting Event March 27
In Business Madison · Business milestone
In Business announces the ribbon cutting and identifies Madison as the first location beyond Monticello.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 19, 2026
The Pink Heifer brings smoked meats, Western flair to State
The Daily Cardinal · Restaurant feature
The student newspaper reviews a brisket mac bowl and explains Pink Heifer’s Monticello roots and farmer support.
Read the originalStageCoach OneMarch 18, 2026
Sugar River Fire and Smoke BBQ Festival
Isthmus · Festival feature
The festival selects Pink Heifer for its Local Smoke lineup of Midwest BBQ restaurants and pitmasters.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 7, 2026
The SmokeShow has arrived
Badger Beat / Channel 3000 · TV and social
Badger Beat visits the new restaurant and interviews co-owner Jorden Fox about the State Street launch.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 6, 2026
Wisconsin and the War, Restaurant Openings, Concerts on the Square Lineup
City Cast Madison · Podcast mention
City Cast discusses the recent Pink Heifer opening among Madison restaurant news.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 3, 2026
New barbecue restaurant to open on State Street
Madison Magazine / Channel 3000 · Opening news
Madison Magazine previews the fast-casual sister restaurant, its brisket and customizable mac bowls.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 3, 2026
Pink Heifer begins its State Street soft opening
Supreme Structures · Construction and opening
The project contractor announces the soft opening of the newly completed restaurant.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 2, 2026
Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon grand opening set for Tuesday
In Business Madison · Opening announcement
In Business marks the March 3 opening of Monticello Pink Heifer’s Madison sister restaurant.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 1, 2026
Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon opens Tuesday in Madison
Wisconsin State Journal · Opening feature
The State Journal previews the downtown opening and its barbecue-focused menu.
Read the original2025
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Madison BBQ SaloonSeptember 2, 2025
The Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon project announcement
Supreme Structures / JG Development · Construction news
Supreme Structures announces its State Street build-out for the Fox family.
Read the originalStageCoach OneJuly 18, 2025
First Place Ribbon at the Dane County Fair BBQ Contest
Pink Heifer Saloon & Smokehouse · Award
Pink Heifer and StageCoach One announce their first-place ribbon at the Dane County Fair BBQ Contest.
Read the originalStageCoach OneJuly 17, 2025
BBQ & Bike Showcase Night
Dane County Fair · Event feature
The fair’s archived event page confirms Pink Heifer as a showcase BBQ vendor.
Read the originalStageCoach OneMay 10, 2025
Tulip Fest!
Green County Wisconsin Tourism · StageCoach One
Green County Tourism identifies Pink Heifer’s StageCoach One food trailer at Tulip Fest.
Read the originalPink Heifer FamilyMarch 27, 2025
Pink Heifer Saloon's new Madison restaurant is part of its meaty plan
Wisconsin State Journal · Expansion feature
The State Journal profiles the Fox family’s plan to expand beyond the Monticello restaurant.
Read the originalMadison BBQ SaloonMarch 26, 2025
Monticello's Pink Heifer to open State Street spot this summer
In Business Madison · Expansion news
In Business reports Pink Heifer’s first Madison expansion and planned fast-casual format.
Read the originalMonticello MothershipMarch 21, 2025
April start for annual Green County Best Burger contest
The Monroe Times · Contest coverage
Pink Heifer’s Cowboy Burger appears among the Green County contest entries.
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Monticello MothershipJune 26, 2024
Olsen campaign reaches Pink Heifer
The Monroe Times · Community mention
The Monroe Times reports on a farmer-focused congressional campaign event hosted at Pink Heifer.
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Monticello MothershipApril 28, 2023
Saucy, sizzlin’ contest returns
The Monroe Times · Contest coverage
The Green County Best Burger Contest preview identifies Pink Heifer as Monticello’s new entrant.
Read the original2022
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Monticello MothershipDecember 31, 2022
Free New Year’s bash at Pink Heifer in Monticello
The Monroe Times · Community feature
The paper covers Pink Heifer’s free barbecue-and-music anniversary celebration and the building renovation.
Read the originalMonticello MothershipMay 11, 2022
Monticello Welcomes Pink Heifer Saloon and Smokehouse to Main Street
Post Messenger Recorder · Ribbon cutting
The local paper records Pink Heifer’s ribbon cutting and Chamber First Dollar Award.
Read the originalMonticello MothershipMay 6, 2022
New restaurant creating plenty of smoke in Monticello
The Monroe Times · Opening profile
A detailed opening profile covers Joe and Lauren Fox, the 700-pound smoker, Old West interior and rebirth of the Monticello House.
Read the originalMonticello MothershipMarch 23, 2022
Celebrating Our Past: March 23, 2022
The Monroe Times · Historic feature
A historical photo note traces prior businesses in the Monticello House and identifies Pink Heifer as its present occupant.
Read the original2021
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Monticello MothershipNovember 4, 2021
Pink Heifer Saloon and Smokehouse coming soon to Monticello
Pink Heifer Saloon & Smokehouse · Original announcement
The earliest located public announcement introduces Pink Heifer’s Southern-style barbecue and family-friendly saloon concept.
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