An overnight in Madison, WI

We got tickets to hockey at the University of Madison. So we figured we'd throw in a food adventure as well.

First Stop The Weary Traveler-http://www.wearytravelerfreehouse.com

Weary Traveler

Vegan Chili

The Ramblin’ Vegan’s Chili with vegan cornbread. Optional, bacon and beef tenderloin tips for the not so Ramblin’ Vegan bowl.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Bob’s (Organic) Bad Breath Burger a half pound of hand-packed fresh ground Lange Farms organic Wisconsin beef  with cream cheese, green goddess dressing, caramelized onions, garlic, tomatoes and Pickapeppa Sauce (mild) w/ a side of Yukon Gold potatoes & mixed greens.

Bob's Bad Breath Burger

Grilled Walleye Sandwich

Grilled Walleye Sandwich fresh walleye filét with roasted Poblano tartar sauce on a housemade bun, with lettuce and tomato. Served with mixed greens, Yukon Gold potatoes and a pickle spear.

After the first game we went for pizza.
Falbo Brothers Pizza. http://www.falbobrospizza.com/home.
                                       

Feta Fetish- double topping of Feta Cheese with your choice of 3 toppings.

 

                                                     This has Chicken, Artichoke and Garlic.

Meatball, Garlic and Giardiniera 

Very good pizza with a really good thin crispy crust.

We also went to a winery. http://www.wollersheim.com

About their new wine Ruby Nouveau.

We did a wine and cheese pairing, then decided to do our own wine and cheese tasting at the tasting bar.

                                 

            

We had a great time with a lot of cheese and a lot of wine.

This was where we found our new favorite cheese. Satori Bella Vitano. It is Fantastic!

Then we went to Blue Spoon Cafe www.bluespooncafe.com We both had nachos: Crispy corn tortillas baked with refried beans topped with sweet Peppadew Peppers, shredded cheddar and cranberry chipotle cheddar cheese, topped with cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole with their original salsa vinaigrette.

with slow roasted pulled pork.

with chicken.

they have really good Hot Chocolate.

See those round red peppers that look like cherry tomatoes? They are called Peppadew Peppers. We had never had them before or ever heard of them before they were here on our nachos. They are fabulous, amazing and outrageous! They are like a jalapeno and a cherry tomato had a baby! If you have never tried these I highly recommend you find some and try them! Around here they are in the deli at Fresh Market, Meijer and one of the meat markets.

We did go to see Hockey:

 

 UMD vs UW We (UMD) won both games!

 The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co. http://www.greatdanepub.com

French Onion Soup.

Habanero Hellfire Wings.

New London Bridge Fish Fry.

Legend says this was King William IV's favorite recipe found in the original Great Dane Pub's basement. They were very good.

We also went to the Dane County Farmers Market. It was great, so much fresh vegetables, cheese, pastries and breads. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, but you should really go if your ever in the area.