Chicago｜A Pasta Extravaganza 🍝

The mastermind behind Asador Bastian (world's #1 steakhouse) has opened a new Italian gem in Logan Square! With such an impressive pedigree, my expectations were sky-high 💋. 🫛 Whipped Ricotta 🌟🌟🌟🌟 A vibrant mix of peas, sweet beans, and fava beans piled atop creamy ricotta. Served with crusty-yet-chewy bread—each bite is like eating spring itself! Fresh, crisp, and perfectly balanced 💋. 🧆 Meatball 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Possibly the meatiest meatball I've ever had! Perfect fat-to-lean ratio, fluffy yet juicy, with just enough chew from the tendons. The tomato sauce is tangy but not overwhelming, and the cheese is generous but not salty 👌. 🌼 Zucchini Flower 🌟🌟🌟 These golden trumpet blossoms stuffed with cheese and lightly fried are summer on a plate. Eat them hot for an explosive, creamy center—light yet decadent 💋. 🦞 Lobster Ravioli 🌟🌟✨ The pasta itself has great texture, but the lobster filling was disappointingly sparse. 🥩 Short Rib Ravioletti 🌟🌟🌟✨ Tiny flavor bombs! Each mini ravioli is packed with braised short rib and smothered in cheese. The rich meat sauce clings to every bite—heavenly, though slightly too salty 😍. 🍄 Mushroom Pappardelle 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The star of the show! The umami-packed mushroom cream sauce coats every strand of al dente pasta. Earthy, cheesy, and so addictive—the first dish we finished completely ❤️🔥. ☕️ Tiramisu 💣💣💣 Shockingly bad. Dry cake, flavorless cream, zero coffee or liquor—this shouldn’t even be called tiramisu! 🍿 Popcorn Gelato 🌟🌟🌟🌟 A redeeming delight! Tastes just like buttery popcorn jelly candies from childhood, with a salted caramel crunch for texture. Sweet but not cloying! 👉 Pro tip: Skip the stuffed pastas and go straight for the mushroom pappardelle 😉. #ComfortFoodGoals #SummerEats #GraduationFeast #ChicagoFoodie #ChicagoEats #ItalianInChicago #ChicagoRestaurants #DateNightSpot #ChicagoNewHotspot