"The ouzo lessons have already started in Lincoln Park. Avli Taverna, from chef/owner Louie Alexakis and a crew that includes Fox Chicago sportscaster Lou Canellis, opened over the weekend at 1335 W. Wrightwood Avenue. The tavern features the Greek cooking Alexakis became known for at Avli in suburban Winnetka. He’s adapted that formula at an informal neighborhood setting near DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus." - Ashok Selvam