$$$$ • Tapas / Botanas • Lemont
A wood-fired pizza spot tucked into Downtown Lemont, and yeah — we're a little obsessed with what comes out of that oven. Real char, blistered crust, dough we leave alone long enough to actually do its thing.The menu runs on what's good right now. Chef Juan Alvarado is back there making it from scratch — the salads punch above their weight, the shareable plates are not afterthoughts, and the weekend brunch is worth setting an alarm for (you will not regret it.)Cocktails are fun, not fussy. Classics done right, a few seasonal swings worth ordering twice, a wine list that punches above its zip code, and beer for everyone who wants beer.Out back, the patio is where the vibe lives. Friday-night smoke off the oven, Sunday brunch that goes long, an events calendar that stays packed. Walk over after a stroll through Downtown Lemont, or make the drive in — either way, the room handles the rest.Come hungry, stay late, and don't skip the pizza.
