​Jaime Black visits Dimmi Dimmi​ to connect with Chef Matt Eckfeld​ over a plate of housemade cheese sticks.

Eckfeld​ details the steps that led to opening his own concept in Lincoln Park after years in other kitchens and other locales. The chef also speaks on h​is approach to Chicago Italian, emphasizes Dimmi Dimmi​'s​ handmade pasta, and shares why it's important for the restaurant to be a welcoming destination for neighborhood residents.