Friday Lunch

Alchemy Cafe
http://www.alchemycafe.net
Madison, WI

This was my first time eating at the Alchemy. I have been here twice before, both times for a band concert. We stopped here for a Friday lunch and started the Easter early. 

I ordered the Wild Rose from the cocktail list and it was delicious. The sweet orange liquor went very well with kombucha which ended the taste with the unique sour addition. 

The chowder was delicious full of pretty strong flavors. I thought the consistency was a little thin, watery. 

Fish tacos were pretty good, but I prefer cabbage slaw instead they used lettuce and homemade salsa sauce. The marinated cucumber gave a funky taste which Pretty much ruined the tacos. 

The flank stake was very flavorful and we loved the balsamic sauce with brussels sprouts. Will definitely try to make that at home. Mashed potatoes were tasty but had too much garlic which lingered long after the lunch. 

Their food is great and they try to make contemporary interesting dishes, but each dish had one detail that did not taste well. I would give them solid 4 stars out of 5.

Wild Rose

Clam Chowder

Fish Tacos

Chile Marinated Flank Stake