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Pizzeria Via Stato | River North, Chicago

By pdo | Published: February 8, 2009
If I was the only one that knew about this place, I’d never write this, but this place is in Yelp, in Timeout, etc., so I’m hardly blowing the whistle. Pizzeria Via Stato channels the same vibe as Quartino across the street — small carafes of reasonably-priced wine, well executed food, and a casual vibe.  [...]
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Willi’s Wine Bar | Santa Rosa, Sonoma

By pdo | Published: December 4, 2008
Willi’s Wine Bar is half shanty-along-the-highway and half haute cuisine — a great combination. Willi’s offers small pours of wine so you can create your own flight, indulge in a dessert wine, sample something different with every course, etc. It’s a great idea that few places exploit. And it’s surrounded by the gastronomic paradise that [...]
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Bar Jamón | Gramercy Park, Manhattan

By pdo | Published: November 24, 2008
“Go at 5, so you can get a seat,” was my sister’s advice. Which is good advice for a bar with 10 stools. We didn’t heed it on our second visit. Strolled in at 9ish after dinner. It was packed. We looked at each other. Did we want to fight this? Did we really need [...]
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