Food Blog

To start off the entire Italian eating feast, I’d thought I’d grab some Italian at one of my favorite places in Chicago - Club Lago. Guido is one of the best bartenders in the city (who’s an owner along with his brother). Every customer gets attention from the time they’re welcomed in as the walk in. It’s nice to know there are bars left without positouch cash registers and serving governors on the bottles. Drinks are poured with a professional eye and tabs are kept on written receipts. These guys run a casual bar but the service is a tight ship - as good as a tightly orchestrated French restaurant.I’m not sure why I haven’t eaten here more often, as it’s close to my office and the food is always excellent. Perhaps the reason is I’m too busy drinking.I had the special - Gnocchi ala Cesare, a generous plate of fluffy gnocchi, in a gorgonzola cream sauce with zucchini, tomato, and cauliflower. Nice and rich without being heavy.