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“Indeed, to step inside Bruna’s is to time-travel to bygone days: big plates, oil paintings hung in muted lighting and eager owners ready to proclaim “best in the city!” to just about every dish offered.”
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“Taylor St may have taken over the Little Italy moniker but it's Oakley Ave in Pilsen that has the oldest Italian hood in the city.”
Packed with decades' worth of detritus
"The pace here can be leisurely. We were at table for over two hours, but amid all the good food and good cheer it seemed half that. Reservations are an excellent idea, since Bruna's can be jammed on the weekend."
“Come here for the history, and to be grateful Prohibition ended (also in 1933).”