Our Partners support local farmers in many ways. Read their stories below.
Admiralty Room at The Edgewater
www.theedgewater.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you highest quality seasonal vegetables from Garden To Be in Mount Horeb. Chef Glen creates elegant dishes with Scott and April’s vegetables and serves them with one of the best views in town on the side. Check out the Admiralty Room the next time you need to celebrate. You’ll be reminded of the beauty of our region’s food and scenery.
Bluephies
www.foodfightinc.com/bluephies.htm
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you tasty local burgers, pork, eggs and chicken. Chef Bill at Bluephies knows the best tasting meat is locally grown. He’s established partnerships with John and Dorothy at Fountain Prairie Farm, Carrie and Eric at Jordandal Farm, and Kay and Paul at JenEhr Family Farm, and more! Bill’s ability to rapidly incorporate local products are evidence that dedication is all that’s necessary to put local products on the menu. Bluephies has great lunch sandwiches and fun dinner options. With so many local options you won’t be able to pick a favorite!
Bon Appetit Café
www.madisonbonappetit.com
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you local food in worldly dishes Bon Appetit is developing relationships with local farmers for pork, herbs, mushrooms and other ingredients. Right now you’ll find a Jordandal Farm pork chop on the menu but check in often as the menu changes to reflect the seasons and different cuisines. Don’t miss their special dinners and lunch menu.
Brasserie V
www.brasseriev.com
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you local beef, apples, trout and more, Chef Clayton is committed to featuring Wisconsin farmers on his menu at this Monroe Street eatery. Brasserie V’s hamburger is evidence that John and Dorothy at Fountain Prairie Farm consider their operation a craft honoring Wisconsin’s heritage. As a partnership between chef and farmer, Brasserie V shows off local food and local farmers. Don’t miss the burger with one of the many beers at Brasserie V and savor a fine meal.
Bradbury's Coffee
www.bradburyscoffee.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2008
This new cafe just of the Square in Madison is devoted to local products. You'll find a variety of local ingredients folded into warm crepes including beef, pork, eggs and vegetables. Bradbury's even uses local flour, eggs and milk in their crepes and coffee. The owners believe strongly in the local food philosophy and serve it up in a bright, sunny cafe.
Bunky's Cafe
www.bunkyscafe.net
BFBL Partner since Winter 2008
Bunky's Cafe supports local farmers with fresh salad ingredients and products from Madison craftspeople like Potters Crackers. Bunky's has been involved with REAP programs for a few years helping us reach Eastsiders with the local food message.
Creamery Café
www.artisangal.com
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you inspired local foods and art alongside the Sugar River. Chef Jennifer knows all about Pecatonica Valley Farm’s fine pork and beef products, eggs, and chicken. She turns them into tasty dishes that match the beautiful view and art nearby. Proving that local foods aren’t just for downtown restaurants, the Creamery Café in Paoli offers local foods in a farming community. Don’t miss the weekend brunch- you’ll enjoy the local food and the country drive.
The Dardanelles
www.dardanellesrestaurant.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you fresh Mediterranean food and vegetables from Primrose Produce. Barbara has teamed with Mike and Cassie of Primrose Produce in Middleton to create dishes with fresh, seasonal vegetables. The Dardanelles exemplifies community participation by buying from local suppliers and farmers, being involved in community events and offering space for people to gather over great food and atmosphere. Don’t miss the seasonal veggies- especially when they come served in the Nohutlu Ispanak. When it’s wintertime and seasonal veggies are hard to come by, warm up with a Turkish coffee and have your grounds read. You won’t be disappointed!
Fork and Spoon Café
www.forkandspooncafe.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you fresh locally made pasta and locally grown dishes. The Fork and Spoon Café is the perfect neighborhood restaurant. They are small enough to buy beef by the half steer from Marr Family Farm and innovatively turn it all into great meals. Peter and his chef, Andrew, estimate they use 40% locally grown products right now including meats, cheese, dairy and produce. Not content to call that good enough, they continue to explore more local offerings. The Fork and Spoon's daily special often has local ingredients and always has delicious pasta at it’s freshest.
Fresco
www.foodfightinc.com/fresco.htm
BFBL Partner since Spring 2008
Fresco's location on top of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art makes them one of the most unique locations for local foods. Fresco combines artistic sensibilities with fresh and local foods with a special view of the Isthmus. Special Farmer Market dinners hosted by Fresco monthly offer them a chance to showcase Dane County Farmers Market producers and their products. With farmers at the dinner diners get a first hand account of what happens to local food before it gets to the plate.
The Greenbush Bar
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you local beef, chicken, and pork grown by Pecatonica Valley Farm and served up in the coziest restaurant you’ve ever eaten in. The Greenbush Bar is a neighborhood gem hidden beneath the Italian Workmen’s Club. The chef won’t serve anything she doesn’t want to eat herself so you get the best locally produced meats grown by another community gem- John Carr at Pecatonica Valley Farm. John has taken Anna’s recipe for Italian sausage made with Chianti to produce it for the restaurant. You can even buy it at the Dane County Farmers Market. Don’t miss the thin crust pizza with Italian sausage. Or the gorgonzola pasta with John’s chicken breast. Or the Sicilian chicken soup.
Harvest
www.harvest-restaurant.com
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you a special meal incorporating a wide range of Southern Wisconsin products from meat, to cheese, dairy, eggs, vegetables, and more. Harvest has built their reputation on seasonal foods that capture the essence of our region and is involved in the local food community through the Madison Slow Food chapter. Don’t miss the annual garlic and heirloom tomato dinners showcasing artisan farm products.
Ian’s Pizza and Salad
www.ianspizza.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing local food to the masses, Ian’s Pizza proves good food is for everyone. The salad bar at their State Street location has been a great opportunity for Ian’s to incorporate local products. Chef Cindy has been shopping the farmers market and buying from Shooting Star Farm, Jordandal Farm, Capri Cheese, and others to ensure you get the best quality in your salad or on your pizza. Ian’s Pizza thinks creatively about the pizzas they make and how they support local farmers. Don’t miss the monthly specials foreach day of the week.
Ian's Pizza by the Slice
www.ianspizza.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
There's two great places to experience the unique pies and local flavors at Ian's Pizza- one on State Street and one on Francis Street. Working towards the same goal to provide diners with great food at an affordable price while serving the community as a whole, both Ian's Pizzas buy from local farmers for their pizza toppings and salad ingredients.
L’Etoile
www.letoile-restaurant.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you a reputation as one of the best restaurants in the nation and 20 plus years of dedication to local farmers, L’Etoile needs no introduction to Madison diners. There isn’t enough space on this webpage to enumerate L’Etoile’s contribution to the area’s farming community and our local food system as a whole. Needless to say, put L’Etoile on the top your list of restaurants shaping our culinary heritage in Southern Wisconsin. Don’t miss Café Soliel in the lower level of L’Etoile. In a snowstorm in the middle of January, the breadth of local offerings at L’Etoile and Café Soliel will warm you through.
Lombardino’s
www.lombardinos.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you local ingredients blended with traditional Italian imports to create sensational, authentic food. Chef Patrick has always looked to local farmers like Scott and April of Garden to Be for fresh vegetables and local meats, earning Lombardino’s a reputation for excellent food and community-minded values. Their menu changes seasonally so keep going back and you’ll be impressed every time.
Madison Club
www.madisonclub.com
BFBL Partner since 2007
Chef Dan is working with Buy Fresh Buy Local and area farmers to bring Madison Club members high-quality local ingredients to their dining room. The Madison Club also connects members to our farming families in a direct way by hosting receptions and dinners to meet the producer.
Manna Café
www.mannacafe.com
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you locally sourced catering options. If you think it’s tough to find a delicious sandwich made with locally grown ingredients for your business lunch you haven’t talked to Manna Café recently! They are working with Pecatonica Valley Farm and other local produce, egg and cheese suppliers to offer affordable lunch catering that tastes as good as it gets. Don’t miss their pesto items, especially if you already know Renaissance Farm’s pesto from the Farmers Market. Manna Café uses Renaissance Farm’s basil base to serve the flavor of summer year round.
Marigold Kitchen
www.marigoldkitchen.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Marigold Kitchen has long been known as a great lunch, breakfast or brunch spot by isthmus employees and Saturday farmers' market go-ers. Their potatoes are almost legendary, but don't forget to savor their local eggs and seasonal ingredients.
Mermaid Cafe
BFBL Partner since Spring 2008
Mermaid Cafe may be the smallest cafe in Southern Wisconsin where you can find local foods. A fine neighborhood establishment, Mermaid sources from local businesses as well as local farmers. Grabbing one of their unique sandwiches or breakfast offerings will get you started but you'll keep coming back as they expand their local foods selection.
The Old Fashioned
www.theoldfashioned.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you a Wisconsin experience from food to atmosphere. One look at the menu and you’ll see local products everywhere- from pork grown by Willow Creek and Jordandal, vegetables from Garden To Be, and locally produced sausages, cheeses, beverages, and more. The Old Fashioned adheres to the local philosophy where you can’t taste it by supporting locally owned manufacturers, suppliers and distributors as well. But there’s nothing like locally grown pork ribs with a local brew to match.
Sardine
www.sardinemadison.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Like its sister establishment, Marigold Kitchen, Sardine is fast on its way to becoming a Madison institution. The chefs keep things flexible by offering seasonal ingredients on the menu and in specials. Like all of our partners, Sardine explores new and different ways to keep the menu fresh and keep supporting local farmers.
The Weary Traveler
BFBL Partner since Fall 2007
Bringing you local sandwiches and specials, the Weary Traveler ensures both lunch and late-night diners have the best food around. Partnering with Lange Farm for beef and Blue Moon Community Farm for seasonal vegetables, The Weary Traveler makes a point to source from friends and neighbors. You’ll be welcome for dinner and a drink at this popular neighborhood restaurant. Don’t miss the beef roast sandwich with blue cheese. It’s simply delicious!
Washington Hotel Coffee Room
www.lakesidefibers.com
BFBL Partner since Spring 2007
Bringing you something nobody else has- bread and pastries made with wheat grown on Washington Island- the Washington Hotel Coffee Room shows what’s possible for farming communities in Wisconsin. Go for the great food, hot coffee and view of Monona bay, but stay to hear the story of Washington Island and it’s wheat. WHCR is constantly exploring new local foods to offer you- from fresh fruit, nut butters, preserves and condiments to cheeses and milk the list goes on! Don’t miss the whitefish sandwich- it’s like a tuna sandwich with a Wisconsin accent.
