"Hidden behind an unmarked door, in an ex-mechanic shop, Proper brings life to a quiet street in Palermo. There’s no real division between the dining room and the kitchen. Here, diners get a front row view of a team of young chefs cooking mostly in a wood-fired oven. Up-and-coming chefs and owners Leo Lanussol and Augusto Mayer focus on a seasonal menu of small and medium-sized plates cooked in a handmade wood-fired oven. While most other BA restaurants think meat reigns supreme, Proper works its magic with vegetables, paying close attention to textures, layers of flavors, and seasonal ingredients." - Allie Lazar