Biscotti's

This brick-walled gem in the trendy Avondale neighborhood might easily have come out of New York's East Village. Start your day here (except on Mon) with a pastry and cup of joe. At lunch and dinner, daily specials, such as pan-seared tuna or pork loin, are always fresh and beautifully presented. The Parmesan-crusted rainbow trout with short rib ragout, shitake mushroom risotto, and wilted spinach is divine. But if that's too heavy for you, the huge and inventive salads are especially good: Try the Asian version, with chicken breast, orange slices, roasted peppers, and creamy sesame dressing. Pizzas, too, are served with wonderfully exotic and delicious toppings -- ever try balsamic duck confit on your slice? And by all means, don't leave without sampling the wonderful desserts. On warm days, choose a tiny sidewalk table for great people-watching. Note: If the wait's too long here, other choices line these 2 blocks of St. Johns Avenue, ranging from a neighborhood diner to expensive haute cuisine.

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