Before leaving to Seattle last week, my mom, sister, sister’s mother-in-law and I went out for a pre-Mother’s Day lunch, choosing the Madison Bar & Grill Restaurant in downtown Hoboken as our spot. It was perfect weather to take advantage of their outdoor seating, and we were lucky enough to get a table after just a few minutes of waiting. Their menu is quite varied, offering everything from salads and sandwiches to burgers and more hearty meals. Which basically means that it’s really hard to make a decision!
My sister is a fan of their macaroni and cheese and after stealing a few bites of hers, I can see why. I thought the mismatched Le Creuset casserole dishes were a little strange (red and green? really?), but the taste of the food will completely distract you from any misgivings about their color pairings.
Once I saw the Fried Goat Cheese Salad, I closed the menu. I didn’t want to be swayed by anything else. One of these days, I want to attempt to make fried goat cheese rounds at home, but for now, I’m content with letting a restaurant do it. Topped with grilled shrimp, it was perfectly filling and I did everything but lick the plate. I was, after all, dining in public.
The fries were perfectly salted and straddled that wonderful balance between crispy on the ouside and soft on the inside. Heaven, if you ask me. It came with three different dippings sauces, each one better than the next.
When I saw this drink go past, I asked the waitess about it. Sangria. The most gorgeous color ever. My sister said I should stop taking pictures of it, lest I weird out the customer who was actually sitting in front of it. But that’s what long lenses are for!
(my sister’s Bloody Mary)…
