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Frommer's Guide
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DINING Frommer
Vivere
71 W. Monroe St
(Between Clark and Dearborn sts)
tel.: 312/332-4040
Location: Between Clark and Dearborn sts
Cuisine: Italian
Price Category: Moderate

On the main floor of the Italian Village is Vivere, the Italian Village's take on gourmet cooking -- and eye-catching design. The bold interior, with rich burgundies, textured walls, spiraling bronze sculptures, and fragmented mosaic floors, makes dinner a theatrical experience. No fettucine Alfredo here; the pasta dishes feature upscale ingredients, from the pappardelle with braised duck to the agnolottini filled with pheasant. Fresh fish is always on the menu (a recent entree selection was salmon with spiced carrot broth), along with a good selection of meats and game. Grilled venison medallions are served with foie gras ravioli, while roasted duck is accompanied by a potato terrine and sautéed spinach. If you just can't decide, go for the five-course chef's tasting menu ($65).

Main courses $14-$29.Open: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-11pm; Sat 5-11pm.Reservations recommended.Credit Cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.Subway/El: Red or Blue lines to Monroe.


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