seeing the bel paese in Chicago

Once, not so very long ago, I spent a totally self-indulgent year in Italy. Back in my hometown of Chicago, I find myself trying to find ways to "see" Italy here, whether in the lines of a building, the quality of the afternoon light, or an excellent lunch. I decided to create this blog to "tease out" aspects of la dolce vita in the Second City. There are things I love (and hate) about Italy, there are things I love and hate about Chicago--this is my attempt to combine the best of both.