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Spoon University at Northwestern In A City Full of Italian Standouts, DeNucci’s Falls Short

To kick off this rather ambitious mission with my first downtown dinner of 2026, I dragged my friends to DeNucci’s in Lincoln Park — an easy commute for Northwestern...

March 5, 2026

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Spoon University at Northwestern Pizzeria Portofino brings budget-friendly Italian dining to the Chicago Riverwalk

With a prime location directly along the Chicago River, Pizzeria Portofino is a trek from Northwestern, but the convenient setting and lively neighborhood chock-full of places to go make...

February 24, 2026

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