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@pennypollack: Soltani = koubideh (seasoned ground beef) + barg (marinated filet) = one terrific dinner @CaravanBroadway. CARAVAN: 4810 N BROADWAY; 773-271-6121

@pennypollack: Play it safe at Avli Estiatorio (Winnetka) w/pan-fried cheese, grilled ocotopus, & the Village salad. AVLI ESTIATORIO: 566 CHESTNUT, WINNETKA; 847-446-9300  

The crowd-pleaser dessert @ Flour + Wine is the Nutella calzone. It’s warm & decadent & filled with bananas slices, too. FLOUR + WINE: 433 N MAIN, GLEN ELLYN; 630-793-9955

The zucchini fries @ Flour + Wine is perfectly respectable bar food. Nothing more, nothing less. FLOUR + WINE: 433 N MAIN, GLEN ELLYN; 630-793-9955

The steak knife with the grilled romaine salad @ Flour + Wine made me laugh. The blue cheese made me smile. FLOUR + WINE: 433 N MAIN, GLEN ELLYN; 630-793-9955

@pennypollack: They’ve got the Neapolitan pizza crust down pat @ Flour + Wine. The rock shrimp one had too much cheese, but guess what?  FLOUR + WINE: 433 N MAIN, GLEN ELLYN; 630-793-9955

The oh-so tender & flavorful sautéed eggplant @ Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana oozes oil in the best possible way. PIZZERIA DA NELLA CUCINA NAPOLETANA: 1443 W FULLERTON; 773-281-6600

@pennypollack: Bufalina ’za @ Pizzeria da Nella Cucina Napoletana gets the red sauce right, but a bit more basil and cheese, please.  PIZZERIA DA NELLA CUCINA NAPOLETANA: 1443 W FULLERTON; 773-281-6600