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| - Gino's Italian Deli on Century Avenue is my go-to option for any time I don't feel like cooking or if I'm in the mood for an excellent sandwich. In college I worked at a similarly-themed restaurant/deli so my expectations weren't too high when after college I moved out to Middleton. I knew of the place and had driven by it multiple times but had never stopped until a fortunate visit from my father. After helping me move a couch, my father took a look at my spartan apartment and said, "Well at least you're pretty close to the Middleton Gino's." Upon learning that I hadn't ever been to either the deli locations or the State Street restaurant he insisted on getting subs that night. Even four years later I can still remember how satisfying it was.
Over the years I've moved several times but I've never strayed too far from Gino's. I enjoy the hot subs to such an extent that I haven't managed to work my way through the menu yet, but here are a few of my favorites. My standard order is the Italian beef with giardinera peppers, provelone and a dip. I couple this with a quarter pound of the Cajun chicken salad and I'm set. I've gotten into a few disputes over the authenticity of the #12 Italian beef compared to the Chicago standards, but I believe you like what you were introduced to and for me this is the best it gets. The #11 meatball sub is another favorite, so much so that I usually have a hard time deciding when I get up to the counter. The cold subs on the menu are not to be overlooked either, although I find myself doing this all the time. My personal favorite is the #14 artichoke & turkey. The sweet and spicy honey mustard on this is perfect with the artichoke hearts and cucumbers, and this sandwich keeps well in the refrigerator so I like to take this in for lunch. The #7 roast beef is great in it's simplicity - just thinly sliced beef with lettuce and horseradish sauce. I like to pick up Gino's before heading over the Capital Bier Garten to meet up with friends and family, and the #7 tastes incredible with Capital Fest and 1900 (RIP).
Gino's is more than just sandwiches. The lasagna is very well done and the fire chicken is a special treat. When I get subs for dinner I often pick up a piece of lasagna for lunch the next day. Just cut it in half and microwave it for three minutes. I've also gotten a refrigerated pan of lasagna and cooked it for a big dinner before, and it turned out very well. There is a decent selection of dry goods and sauces on the shelves, but being not so much of a cook myself I can't say I've tried any. One thing to note - there is a cash discount so you can save a bit. The prices are pretty cheap to begin with: my usual order of a #12 with Cajun chicken salad and lasagna for the next day comes in around $10. There are times that I get bored with Middleton compared with downtown Madison, but having Gino's nearby makes it all worth it.
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