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{"id":7786,"date":"2017-03-27T18:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T00:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urban-plains.com\/2016\/?p=7786"},"modified":"2017-04-11T12:59:53","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T18:59:53","slug":"little-known-little-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urban-plains.com\/2016\/culture\/little-known-little-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Little-Known Little Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"The Heart of Chicago is considered one of the city\u2019s \u201cLittle Italy\u201d neighborhoods. The historic community lives on through its authentic restaurants<\/h5>\n
Words and Photos by Giuliana LaMantia<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nAt the corner of 24<\/span>th <\/span>Street and Oakley Avenue lies a quaint street in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood. Nestled beside Pilsen in the Lower West Side, this community has also been known as \u201cHeart of Italy.\u201d While Italians are no longer the main demographic of the area, five authentic Italian restaurants keep the history of the spot alive today. Each offers food as different and delectable as the next. Miceli\u2019s Deli was also a staple of the area that closed last year. It has since assumed new ownership and is expected to open again soon.<\/span><\/p>\nEvery Father\u2019s Day weekend, the neighborhood celebrates in the form of an Italian block party called the Oakley Festa Pasta Vino. The three-day affair is filled with Italian food provided by the restaurants and an energetic atmosphere with music and eager attendees.<\/span><\/p>\nFrom chicken vesuvio dinners to a quick gelato, this locally known gem of a neighborhood is as authentic as they come. Next time you find yourself in Chicago, try and make it to one of these restaurants for a traditional Italian meal.<\/span><\/p>\nIl Vicinato<\/h6>\n
Located at:<\/b> 2435 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608<\/span><\/p>\nGo Here For: <\/b>The family-oriented feel and the fried ravioli<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/urban-plains.com\/2016\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Vicinato_Main-1124x971.jpg\")
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Framed photos and paintings hang on the wooden and olive-colored walls throughout the bar and restaurant. Wine bottles decorate the ledges and windows. The cozy spot is a break from the noise of downtown and even its well known Little Italy counterpart on Taylor Street. It\u2019s located on Western Avenue around the corner from Oakley and is a staple of the neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to 14-year veteran server Walter Munoz, the original owners, Jimmy Naccarato and Ivo Marchetti, cooked their mother\u2019s recipes, and they\u2019re still served today. Marchetti\u2019s mom used to help the two make ravioli. The dish also comes in the form of a scrumptious fried appetizer, cooked crispy and golden on the outside, and filled with warm, veal Bolognese on the inside. Another favorite is the chicken vesuvio dish. The spice-covered chicken bursts with flavor and is served with tender potatoes. It all marinates atop oil that\u2019s cleaned off the plate with bread at the end of the meal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t