Wildflower Cafe, Mason

Work trips probably have more cons than pros but one solid pro is that I get to eat out and when traveling solo you are not only on your own schedule but your taste buds come first. I have been here now twice and was not let down either time. The cafe is in a house and while the tables (both upstairs and downstairs) are reservation only the bar for the most part is open. I have lucked out twice and was able to squeeze in; after talking to a few turns out that is not always the case. I suggest The truffled mushroom fonduta, which is served with “16 bricks” bread. Be sure to eat quickly as the cheese can harden and make a little more difficult to eat. On my most recent visit their ribeye steak for the night was smoked. I couldn’t recall if I’d ever eaten a smoked steak before so thought I’d throw in the wild card and order it. I’m not sure what I was expecting but it did in fact have a serious smoked flavor closer to pork or something you might barbecue. I’m not sure this is the steak I would eat everyday but savored the modification. The bread pudding is also worth mentioning but be careful as to not become too full with everything else offered. If you figure out how to do this please let me in on the secret.