Piccolo Sogno Restaurant Review:
Tony Priolo, who spent many years at Coco Pazzo, teamed with Ciro Longobardo on this approachable, affordable, multi-regional Italian haunt. Boy, are we glad he did. Bold blue walls, a marble bar and terrazzo floors lend modern appeal. Good looks aside, however, the proof is in the food, which trots between fried calamari, Chianti poached pear-goat cheese salad, and rosemary and potato gnocchi....
Tony Priolo's "divine", "flavorful" fare is "impeccably prepared with fresh ingredients" and paired with a "very deep wine list" at this "authentic" Near West Italian; "elegant surroundings" include a "serene" garden featuring "twinkling lights and flowing vines", service is "lovely no matter how busy" and prices are "reasonable" given the "quality" – no wonder devotees dub it a "dream come...
Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Jan. '14:
It's time to update the Eater 38, your answer and ours to any question that begins, "Can you recommend a restaurant?" This highly elite group covers the entire city, spans myriad cuisines and collectively satisfies all of your restaurant needs. Every few months, we'll add pertinent restaurants that were omitted, have newly become eligible (restaurants must be open at least six months) or have...
Heating Up: Your Guide to Alfresco Dining:
It's felt like spring has been hibernating but warmer days are finally ahead and that means it's patio season. Enjoy alfresco dining and drinking at your favorite spots around the city and soak up the sun after a long winter. Party it up on a soaring rooftop or relax in a tranquil Japanese Zen garden while taking in a breath of fresh air. So get out there and get the most out of the coming...