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I bike though Paoli regularly as I live in Southwest Madison. We've always talked about having brunch or visiting the galleries in Paoli, but had not yet made the visit.
Family asked if we'd like to meet for dinner at the Paoli Schoolhouse as it is now open Thurs - Sat for dinner.
We had a lovely time, beautiful intimate setting without being pretentious. I've heard they also have great patio seating but we sat inside. There were just a few parties dining, but we arrived late on a weeknight and the just started dinner hours. Was delightful.
They have a wine list including sparkling wines/cavas, and bar.
Menu is not exhaustive, but there is a variety including salads, pasta, meats, crab cakes, etc. Dinners range from $14-20 and include house salad, entree with accompanying side dishes.
We ordered a bottle of Malbec, and our group had the special of the evening which was a steak with red wine reduction, garlic mashed potatoes, and variety of (perfectly done) summer vegetabes - zucchini, squash, carrots. Chose a summer salad of mixed greens, strawberries, pecans, with a champagne blush vinaigrette. Save room for dessert - they were out of the fresh strawberry shortcake, but we opted to share a slice of coconut cream pie, red velvet cake, and a lovely apricot sorbet.
Really had a wonderful time and this is a gem of a place very close to Madison. Much recommended.
(Note: also found a stylish summer top in the shop while waiting--pleasant surprise!)
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