Bites Nearby: Cucina Paradiso

Bored with the same old dining out destinations you've been going to for years? Hungering for a new fabulous food experience? Rather than perusing the Web or taking tips from friends, we've got a better idea.

Each week, Oak Park-River Forest Patch contributors, editors and readers will pick a great restaurant either in town or nearby whose cuisine is considered to reign supreme.

Here's this week's choice:

Greatest Dish Ever: Calamari Abruzzi. A little spicy, a lot of awesome. Grilled calamari sauteed with cherry tomatoes, spinach, cannellini beans, white wine, and chili flakes. 
Don't Miss: Little plate Tuesdays — $3 appetizers all evening. 
The Vibe: Romantic and hip.
Cool Factor: Artful, imaginative, sophisticated Italian cooking. Deep wine list.