La Scarola has been one our favorite Chicago Italian spots for a long time. From the hand drawn menus to rambunctious Armando, nowhere else compares. Tell him you saw this video when you check it out!
Address: 721 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Bookmarks
00:00 – Intro
3:00 – The beginning
14:00 – Delivering to the suburbs
19:00 – How to decide what’s on the menu
22:50 – Training to be a chef
26:40 – Other jobs
28:00 – The American Dream
37:30 – Post-pandemic success
38:50 – Let’s Eat! Scallop Risotto
45:20 – What’s your role?
47:10 – Partner Joey
52:10 – Second location
54:24 – What wakes you up in the morning
57:40 – Mob spot & degenerates
1:02:55 – Changed for the worse
1:04:40 – Armando’s favorite restaurants
1:12:40 – Cop Hangout
01:14:27 – Authentic Italian
1:16:55 – Fresh pasta
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Before you check out piccolo sogno chicago, try la scarola chicago.