Fondue May Be Traditionally Swiss, but It's Given a Masterful Italian Spin at Osteria La Madia

CHICAGO - Aug. 26, 2016 - PRLog -- You may think of fondue as a traditionally Swiss dish that's perfect for the Chicago winter, but Chef Jonathan Fox's version at Osteria La Madia (59 W. Grand Ave, Chicago; 312-329-0400) will leave you wanting it all year long.

While the Swiss may have made fondue famous and even designated it as the country's national dish in the 1930s, it is popular in France and Italy as well. Fondue, or Fonduta in Italian, is a specialty of Italy's Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont regions.

Osteria La Madia offers a modern Italian spin on the dish with two outstanding versions, the Spinach and Taleggio with White Truffle Oil Fondue ($13), or the Tomato and Bufala Mozzarella Fondue ($10) each served with Sardinian bread topped with fleur de sel.


The creamy dips and warm, pillowy bread pair perfectly together as light appetizer for your summer meal. Stop by Osteria La Madia to experience this regional classic with an Italian twist today.

About Osteria La Madia
Osteria La Madia is where two pleasures—great food and distinctive, delicious wines—come together. It is an urban Italian osteria that pays homage to traditional Italian cuisine, featuring house made pastas, anti pasti, salumi and prosciutto, formaggio, salads, and a full entrée selection. The robust wine list features more than 75 wines by the glass, a handsome bottled wine collection and some very crafty cocktails.

Fans of Osteria La Madia's pizza are never disappointed. The award-winning wood-fired selections were developed as a result of chef/owner Jonathan Fox tasting dozens of styles of pizza in the U.S. and Europe. Chef Fox put his own spin on this most elemental of dishes and the results are outstanding.

Osteria La Madia's menu is designed for sharing, with flavor-packed, wood-fired pizzas that change seasonally, inventive salads, and savory pasta dishes. Desserts are all made on premises, in keeping with what is seasonally available.

In addition to wine, Osteria La Madia offers innovative cocktails, many of which are made from spirits infused in-house. Service is attentive, giving guests ample time to savor their food and drink in a relaxed yet up-tempo atmosphere.

When friends ask you to suggest a sleek yet comfortable place for a relaxed meal, Osteria La Madia will be your first choice. Delivery orders may be made on line at: http://osterialamadia.com or by calling 312-329-0400.

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