The name, which means 'tail of the fox' in Italian, is also a nod to the white grape varietal that’s indigenous to the Campania region of Italy.

In keeping with the Italian way of eating and drinking things from the same region, the wine list will also lean southern Italian. “Approachably priced” highlights include a “good-sized” antipasti and shared-plate section featuring house-cured meats, Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked in an oven imported from Naples, a pasta section, and a selection of braised and grilled meats and seafood entrées. “We’re bringing lighter fare, vegetables, and more olive oil-based, and lighter braises.”

“The thing we will be doing differently is bringing a focus on the southern hemisphere of Italy,” says Thompson. The menu will take a lighter approach than most other Chicago Italian restaurants to the city’s darling fare. “We are trying to become a neighborhood go-to spot,” says Lawless. Southport, Lake View, no phone yet) opens in early June.Ĭo-owners Billy Lawless (The Gage, The Dawson) and Ryan O’Donnell (Gemini Bistro) enlisted Chris Thompson (The Nickel, Denver A16, San Francisco) as executive chef/partner to head the kitchen at this Lake View newcomer that aims to bring an element of “casual sophistication” to the nabe. The Southport Corridor will get a taste of southern Italy when Coda di Volpe (3335 N.

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