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Chef's Corner The Old Fashioned By Kelsey Bewick The enduring essentials of a classic tavern are all on hand at The Old Fashioned— dark-wood, warm lighting, kitschy art and a well-stocked bar. But it's the updated take on classic pub fare that have kept throngs of Madisonians pil- ing into the restaurant's cozy dining room for the past seven years. Local flavors fill the menu along with Runners Up: The Great Dane Graze and a boisterous yet welcoming envi- ronment, The Old Fashioned has be- come a quintessential Madison eatery— and the perfect place for prideful locals to relish the tastes of Wisconsin. The Old Fashioned is located at 23 N. Pinckney St., Madison; (608) 310-4545 or theoldfashioned.com a few twists. From classic fish fries and nostalgic sandwiches to mouth-water- ing mac 'n cheese, Co-owner Bob Mill- er says the dishes "showcase Wisconsin traditions—alongside things that you may not see everywhere." With a lengthy list of beer offerings WINNE READERS' CHO READERS Creative Cuisine on the Capitol Square Chef Tory, Best Chef: Midwest 2012 James Beard Foundation 1 S Pinckney St, Madison 608.251.0500 j letoile-restaurant.com A Little Bit of Belgium in the Heart of Monroe Street Casual French and Belgian Cuisine 200 World Class Beers • 70 Belgians 30+ Wines by the Glass 1923 Monroe Street • 608-255-8500 www.brasseriev.com 29 Dining easy choice local is an LIVE LOCAL • DINE LOCAL November 2012 bravamagazine.com 71 Photo by Sarah Maughan