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Chef's Corner Jordandal Cookhouse By Liz Pelton Photo by Shanna Wolf Generally, if your meal is categorized as "fast food" it's a far cry from fresh, hearty cooking. Not so at Jordandal Cookhouse, a cozy new takeout joint in Verona showing how fast and farm-fresh can easily (and tastily) go hand-in-hand. "We wanted the menu to reflect wholesome cooking," says co-owner Carrie Johnson, explaining how much of the food is sourced locally, including meats from animals raised on Johnson and husband Eric's nearby Jordandal Farms. The menu reads like a greatest hits of nostalgic Midwestern dishes. Potpies, white cheddar macaroni, scrumptious sandwiches and Korean beef (pictured) are served with fresh sides such as pickled eggs or sweet potato and bacon salad. For lunch or dinner (stop in every Friday evening for BBQ pork ribs) it's the perfect place to bag a farm-to-fork meal in a jiffy. Jordandal Cookhouse is located at 600 W. Verona Ave., Verona; (608) 848-3298 or jordandalfarms.com. IMPERIAL GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 238-6445 2039 Allen Blvd. | Middleton Corner of University Ave www.imperialgarden.com Dining local is an Cheers! Celebrate Mother's Day & Graduation! easy choice 608-273-FYRE (3973) Arbor Gate Towers 2601 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison www.bonfyregrille.net At Capitol ChopHouse, our servers enhance your meal by bringing their passion for food and for people to the table. Our thoughtful staff is willing to share their extensive knowledge to recommend a choice cut and complementary wine pairing for your tastes. Their reward is having another satisfied–and full–dinner guest. LIVE LOCAL • DINE LOCAL 9 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 608.255.0165 | CapitolChopHouse.com May 2013 bravamagazine.com 59