Special Meals & Deals at The Chophouse

Capitol Chophouse Chef Tony Lemens now offers a nightly set menu of three courses. These dinners highlight fine, locally produced meats, dairy products and vegetables. Last week’s menu began with a frisseé salad with country pâté, pickled shallots and crostini. The entrée was seared duck breast in a bourbon au jus served with sweet potatoes and bacon. For dessert, profiteroles filled with espresso ice cream; slathered with dark chocolates sauce. The cost was $45. Not cheap but a good value—you could easily pay more for a lot less.

A real deal is “Wine Not Wednesday” when on Wednesday all bottles of wine are 25% off. Returning with the Farmer’s Market will be the “Saturday Amuse” when all entrees come with a taste of the Dane County Farmer’s Market, depending upon what’s in season.

I have to say, Capitol Chophouse seems to only improve with age and seems to have found its groove.

On 2 2 for 22 at Cafe Soleil

Starting February 10, Cafe Soleil at L'Etoile will feature themed, homestyle dinners the second Tuesday of each month for $22. To reserve seats, call 251-0500. Tables are available between 6 -7 pm. Seating is limited. Local beers and wines by the glass will be available.

February 10 - BBQ Pork Night:
Willow Creek Farm Pork served with Hook’s Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, and Sweet Cornbread. Ruth Lefeber’s Blueberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

March 10 - St. Paddy’s Day Classics:
Fountain Prairie Farm Corned Beef with Cabbage and Boiled Potatoes. Chocolate Spice Cake with Guinness Ice Cream

April 7 - Southern Fried Chicken:
Jordandal Farm Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Coleslaw and Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits. Pecan Pie à la mode

May 12th Rustic Italian:
Fresh-made Pasta with Chef Tory’s Sunday Gravy, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread. Tiramisu