{"id":1794,"date":"2013-11-13T16:15:38","date_gmt":"2013-11-13T22:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hillaryproctor.com\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2017-06-17T21:45:06","modified_gmt":"2017-06-18T02:45:06","slug":"travel-eats-wedding-edition-best-bites-from-four-fall-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hillaryproctor.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/13\/travel-eats-wedding-edition-best-bites-from-four-fall-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Eats, Wedding Edition: Best bites from four fall weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"

This fall was my busiest wedding season ever: in six weeks, I attended four weddings across three states! Here’s a round-up of my favorite tastes from each trip.<\/em><\/p>\n

Madison, WI<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Falafel<\/a>
Falafel platter from Banzo in Madison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

OK, technically this wasn’t at the wedding, but it was falafel that the bride<\/a> claimed was the best she’d ever had, anywhere, so I made it a priority to try some for lunch. The texture of each sesame-heavy falafel ball was completely perfect, and each of the accompaniments were bright and flavorful. It’s a little off the beaten path, but Banzo<\/a> is worth a stop if you’re in Madison.<\/p>\n

\"Pie<\/a>
Pie and mini Glazed and Infused donuts as the wedding dessert in Madison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the wedding reception at Nakoma Golf Club<\/a>, I adored the creative desserts. Several tempting varieties of pie were available alongside towers of petite donuts from Chicago’s own Glazed and Infused<\/a>. Miniature versions of apple fritters and old-fashioneds? Yes, please.<\/p>\n

Chapel Hill, NC<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Fried<\/a>
Fried green tomato wedding appetizer at Top of the Hill in Chapel Hill, NC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This wedding was held at Top of the Hill<\/a>, a brewpub in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. Out of several tasty appetizers, my favorite were the crispy fried green tomato wedges topped with sour cream and a bit of caviar \u2013 and they also felt fitting for my first time in the area!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding<\/a>
Wedding dessert pairing of sweet potato cake and “black & blue” beer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also couldn’t get enough of my dessert duo: Southern-style sweet potato cake paired with a Black and Blue that the bartender made with equal parts of Lewis Black Imperial Stout and the Blueridge Blueberry Wheat, both brewed on-site. The beer combination alone was outrageously good, but the fruit and chocolate flavors were enhanced even further by the spiced cake.<\/p>\n

Chicago, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was grateful that this wedding was only a cab ride away! I filled up on hefty ham and cheese empanadas during cocktail hour, their flaky crusts worth risking stray crumbs on my dress (sadly, my hands were too full to snap a photo). Both the appetizers and family-style main courses stayed in line with the Argentine and Venezuelan influences of the venue, Ravenswood’s ARTango<\/a>. The sweetest part, though, was the array of sizable Molly’s Cupcakes<\/a> that appeared as we hit the dance floor.<\/p>\n

Lake Geneva, WI<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Pulled<\/a>
Pulled pork on a pretzel bun with cheesy mashed potatoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Held at the Riviera<\/a>, with gorgeous lake views as its backdrop, the reception’s highlight was hearty pulled pork sandwiches on pretzel buns with a tangy barbecue sauce. The mashed potatoes on the side (topped with cheese \u2013 it’s Wisconsin, after all) upped the comfort quotient, and dainty root-beer and orange-soda floats rounded out the meal as drinkable dessert.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all four newlywed couples! And yes, I’m done with weddings until 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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