Simple breakfast & lunch cafe

I haven't posted lately as I haven't made any thing worth sharing.  I tried again tonight and made a new recipe for marinaded steak but both my husband and I didn't like it.  Oh well, the salad tasted good.  Since I don't have any new recipes to share I though I would share a little about this restaurant, Simple. They buy directly from local farmers whenever possible, ensuring the freshest and best tasting ingredients possible. I went twice in one week as it was so good.  Below are the dishes we ordered.  It was all delicious!  We can't wait to go back and try lunch. 

Mashed Potato Omelet

Creamy mashed potato, fruit wood smoked bacon, green onion, topped w/Creole hollandaise (served w/bacon garlic brussels sprouts)

Turkey, Bacon & Brussels Sprouts Hash  House roasted turkey, shredded brussels sprouts, bacon, gruyére cheese, caramelized onion,potato,topped w/two eggs (any style)

Apple Crumble French Toast
Brioche French toast topped w/cinnamon baked apples, crisp crumble and  cider reduction infused maple syrup

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Cafe Beneflux - Third Ward - Milwaukee, WI

Sunday was a beautiful day so we loaded up our bikes and drove to Milwaukee to ride the bike trail along the lake front.  Finding lunch on our bike rides is always an adventure.  We rode to a the Historic Third Ward Warehouse District.  The Third Ward used to be really run down but now it's full of restaurants, unique shops, theaters, galleries and condos.  As we rode our bikes down the streets we saw this restaurant that was packed with people.  That is always a good sign.  There was a 45 minute wait for the roof top seating  but we didn't mind.  Well, it was worth the wait!

I ordered the portobello benedict (roasted portobellos, sauteed spinach, grilled tomatoes, poached eggs, and hollandaise) It was the BEST eggs benedict that I have ever had. 

My husband, Kevin, ordered their specialty “lowland”- style crepe; loaded with toppings this unique item is called Pannenkoeken.  It had  asparagus, fried eggs, pancetta, parmesan, Belgian beer cheese sauce.  Kevin like it very much.  I had a bite and it was delicious but it was huge.  He ended up leaving a lot of the crepe but ate all the topping.

The drinks we had were beer mosas, (fresh squeezed orange juice and beer).  Never thought of mixing OJ and beer but it works.  Great drinks with our brunch!  You might be thinking how do they get on their bikes after eating all that food!  Well, we did ride a little slower but it was so worth it!

If you are ever in Milwaukee, WI check out Cafe Benelux.

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Sardine Restaurant (Madison Wisconsin)

Sardine's in Madison, Wisconsin is a favorite brunch place (on Sunday's) for my family.  I haven't been there for dinner yet but knowing how good their brunch is we will be going soon.

I have two favorites - Baked creamed eggs with prosciutto, spinach, gruyere cheese, petite salad and sliced baguette and (pictured below) Crab, bacon and rock shrimp cakes with chipolte beurre blanc, two eggs any style, and a mixed greens salad with sweet corn, green beans, and tomatoes.  I'll have to go back soon and get a picture of the Baked creamed eggs, maybe next Sunday!   

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