Cheese enthusiasts gather for 3rd year

The Third Annual Wisconsin Original Cheese Festival was an opportunity for cheesemakers and enthusiasts to gather and experience one of the Dairy State’s most popular products: cheese.  Individuals from across the state met in Madison on Nov.  4 and 5 for dozens of events featuring Wisconsin's cheese.

Guests had the opportunity to experience hundreds of signature cheeses, as the schedule included creamery and farm tours, educational and tasting seminars, a Meet the Cheesemaker Gala, and cheesemaker dinners. Every event highlighted a different aspect of Wisconsin cheese.
 
Ten restaurants partnered with Wisconsin artisan cheesemakers on Saturday, November 5, for the cheesemaker dinners. All participanting restaurants were Madison Original restaurants. Madison Orignals is a not-for-profit association of independently-owned restaurants and affiliated businesses in the Madison area.

Guests enjoyed a three course meal prepared with the cheese, and also had the opportunity to join cheesmakers at a private table, enjoying the cuisine made with his or her cheeses.

The following slideshow features two of the ten participating restaurants--The Blue Marlin and the Old Fashioned.