Hidden Gems, Midwest

Since Covid I’ve been exploring restaurants in the USA and found some wonderful small places, like Nook in Madison, WI. A fabulous dining experiences. I’d love to get suggestions from anyone else who has a great dining experience to share. Thanks!
Helen

L’ Etoille in Madison is one of my favorite restaurants in the US. Ask for Wisconsin cheeese plate - may or may not be on the menu. Not particularly small, though, nor hidden, as it’s right on the capital square.

A real hidden gem is Krabloonik near Aspen. It’s a dog sledding place, but also has a restaurant that serves some of the most amazing game (elk, venison…) I’ve ever had.

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Thanks! Did get to L’ Etoile when we visited and it was wonderful too. I’ll have to check out Krabloonik.

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Thanks! That’s a lot of information!

Does anyone have other ideas for Madison, Wisconsin in addition to Nook and L’Etoile?
My

I was telling my friend about Supper Clubs. Does anyone have a favourite in Madison?

Lola’s looks fun for a midrange option. https://www.lolasmadison.com/menu

My friend decided to visit Turn Key Supper Club in Madison.

Turn Key Supper Club menu

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Did they say what day they went?
I’d be in for the fish fry specials.

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Today!

The awesome relish tray

Fish Fry does sound cool.

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This was in the link but not the menu.
I could go for the walleye po’ boy too. :slight_smile:

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Oops.

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I wanted to know what cheap date night entailed.

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Might want to drive a hair north to Ishnala if you’re looking for WI supper club experience. Might be the best of the best.

The problem is, the better supper clubs usually aren’t in the bigger cities. The Dorf Haus in Sauk City is pretty good; great if you like OS German food.

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