Let's get something straight: Yelp is not a dating site. Weeeeeeeeell… not in the sense that you think, but we do have a knack for bringing people together and this May in Madison was no exception! When it came to food, drink, the guest list, where people would be sitting, Elites didn't have any deets when they showed up for Yelp's Blind Date at Brasserie V!
If you've ever been on a blind date you know a little liquid courage helps make the evening more bearable, which is why owners Matt and Andrea Van Nest made sure everyone had a glass in hand upon arrival; St. Bernardus Tokyo Wheat Ale for the beer drinkers and Aimé Roquesante Rosé for those wanting wine. From there we took seats for a four course meal with pairings, a "home run" of an evening according to Steve L.
Make for Monroe Street and repeat our experience with someone special!
……….INTRODUCTION……….
Cheeseboard with Potter’s Artisan Crackers, Fuji
Apple Jam and Candied Walnuts
Bleu Mont Dairy Bandaged Cheddar, Pleasant
Ridge Reserve, Hook’s Little Boy Blue
House-Made Rustic Fox Heritage Pork Paté
Cornichons, Stone Ground Mustard with Wild
Ramps, Grilled Madison Sourdough
French Baguette
BEER: Rodenbach Oak-aged Flemish Red belgium
WINE: Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly burgundy, france
……….GET TO KNOW……….
Classic P.E.I. Moules et Frites
White Wine & Garlic Broth, Lemon & Garlic Aioli
BEER: Saison du Pont belgium
WINE: Jean Vincent Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc loire valley, france
……….SEAL THE DEAL……….
Fountain Prairie Farm Scottish Highland Beef Slider
Beer-Braised Door County Cherries, Pickled Crossroads Community Farm Heirloom Garlic,
Garden to Be Greens, Shaved Sartori SarVecchio Parmesan
BEER: St. Bernardus Abt 12 belgium
WINE: Chateau Bellevue Bordeaux bordeaux, france
……….GOODNIGHT KISS……….
Chilled Lemon Cake
Citrus Whipped Cream
Alterra coffee & Cha Cha tea
………. A LA PROCHAINE……….
Maurie’s Fine Chocolates
"It was great to hear from owners Matt and Andrea. Their passion for
what they do is very evident. Leah is really knowledgeable about
wine, and was great to talk to over generous pours. Chef Rob
did a stellar job with the food" finds Shruti W. And Kelly N had never been and noted, "This was the first time I had eaten at Brasserie V, and it definitely
won't be my last."
HUGE thanks go out to BV owners Andrea and Matt, Chef Rob and his team and Leah of Frank Liquor. To say they nailed it is an
understatement. Thanks also to the super-stars of the evening, John and Dorothy of Fountain Prairie Farm, "who were on hand to educate us about how they raise their cattle while honoring both the animal and the land." Steve L insists it's "impressive to meet people that care so much about what they
do, I have a huge amount of respect for them and their efforts." Thanks also to Doug Otto of Papa-Razzi-Photogrhapy for capturing our blind date images!
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