Michael Downey - Chef

Exquisite dishes and creative presentations are trademarks of Chef Michael Downey. With over 10 years experience at four and five diamond resorts and restaurants throughout Wisconsin, Downey applies a Midwestern touch to his latest endeavor - Bistro 333.

Venturing into comfortable and unique plates that tout indigenous preparations and local ingredients, his menus go beyond new American to highlight the rich culinary traditions found in home kitchens across Wisconsin. The result? Comfortable Midwestern fare at its purest.

Downey is a graduate of the Western Culinary Academy in Portland, Ore. where he was trained in French cuisine.

SIGNATURE RECIPE

Butternut Squash Bisque Soup

  • 1oz Cream
  • 3 oz Butternut Squash
  • 1/4 oz honey
  • 1/4 oz Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 oz Cinnamon
  • 1/4 oz Nutmeg
  • 4 oz Chicken Stock

Cut squash into 1oz pieces. Roast at 350F until tender. Combine cream, syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg & chicken stock in a saucepan. Add squash mix and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes. Puree until smooth and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper.

Serving Size: 2

 

 

 

 

 

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