The calamari dipping sauce packs some serious heat, but it's not all that.
We headed over to west Randolph the other night for a little Italian food. Vivo sports a super-trendy atmosphere, but how’s the pasta? Is this restaurant all show? Listen in and find out.
(10.4 M)
Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:08 Podcast anniversary, dining guest and location
01:09 – 01:52 The vibe on the inside
01:53 – 03:00 In-your-face service from a character
03:01 – 04:43 Smokin’ calamari dipping sauce strikes without warning
04:44 – 06:08 Risotto, grouper guilt, and food with a face
06:09 – 07:07 The truffle stands alone and trumps all
07:08 – 09:10 Dessert = meh
09:11 – 11:21 Wrap-up & sign-off
The half-open clam shells that came with the grouper made Tammy feel like her food was staring at her.
Vivo
838 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
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| Bridget’s Ratings | Tammy’s Ratings | |
| Food Quality | 3 | 2 |
| Value | 3 | 3 |
| Service | 3 | 3 |
| Ambiance | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 6 | 5 |
Average price per person: $60
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