coda di volpe.

along came december, which meant time for the annual erin's birthday dinner extravaganza for my friend, erin (obv). per usual, i picked the place. (it's not my birthday, but we all know i like to have a say.) so i opted for the new-ish  coda di volpe in my old hood : southport corridor.

the deets : "coda di volpe is a neighborhood favorite & a dining destination serving southern italian fare." i love me some carbs, the national food of italy. so i was ready for this like woah.

my friend duarte & i decided to share our entrees so we could try more food & pretend like we were eating less. (lolz.) here's what i had ...

first off, rosé all day, y'all. 

vegetable antipasti :

pickled, marinated & grilled.

give me a plate of pickled things (esp. olives) & i'll give you an empty plate back. 

marinara pizza :

san marzano tomato, garlic & basil.

some people think pizza like this is boring ... i think those people are dumb. we say simple.

bucatini pomodoro :

fire-roasted cherry tomato & basil. 

more simplicity in the best way ... so good.

trombette trapanese :

tomato, almond, garlic & basil. 

they left the cheese & sausage on the side here ... but honestly, i can't imagine the dish needed it. it was sooo good on its own!

walking out of coda di volpe, i was already making mental plans on when i'd be back ... apparently, "southern italian fare" is code for winter comfort food ... i want to eat here every day. 

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coda di volpe
3335 n. southport ave.
chicago, il 60657