"Phil Vettel finds 'first-rate Italian cooking' at Avanzare in Lombard. The restaurant, opened by a trio of Chicago vets, 'churns out one soul-satisfying dish after another.' The chicken Parm is a 'terrific version, highlighted by a long-simmered tomato sauce that bursts with concentrated flavor,' while veal limone is 'another expertly executed classic.' The risotto is 'well textured and fleshed out with lobster and crab,' and 'very good' pizzas include the Avanzare pizza with olives, mushrooms, artichokes, and prosciutto. For dessert, the torta di mele served alongside vanilla gelato is a winner." - Jeffy Mai