It's in the name – since 1947, the award-winning Italian sausages from The Original Nottoli & Son have played a formative role in Chicago's Italian food scene – they're reliable, beloved, and of course, delicious.

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Since 1989, this family-run Harlem Avenue staple has been quietly preserving the traditions of old-world Italian pasta making, drawing generations of Chicagoans for fresh ravioli, sauces, focaccia, and a glimpse into the craft behind it all.

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A third-generation, independent food institution serving the original Chicago-style cheesecake in over 30 flavors.

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