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620 North State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312-642-8450

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What is Burrata Cheese, Anyway? The History Of This Decadent Antipasti

Attention all cheese lovers, take your tastebuds on a journey to the decadent ooey-gooey center of burrata cheese. At Osteria Via Stato in Chicago, Chef David serves a Stefano Burrata with cracked black pepper and…

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The History Of Gnocchi

Chicago Italian restaurants everywhere feature the old school classic pastas – spaghetti, penne and angel hair, but it’s always a treat to see gnocchi on a menu.  Chef David DiGregorio’s version of this hearty “pillow”…

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The Mystery (and History) of Tiramisu

The beloved Tiramisu is one of the most popular desserts in Italian-American culture. With it’s sponge-like texture and coffee-soaked flavor, Tiramisu, which translated to “pick me up”, is a favorite on many a Chicago Italian…

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2019 Wedding Trends in Chicago

Spring has sprung in Chicago and wedding season is upon us!  With ample opportunity to personalize your wedding with the well-thought out details and finishing touches, Osteria Via Stato is the perfect backdrop for the…

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Tips To Planning A Corporate Holiday Party In Chicago

Feel that in the air? The crisp fall weather is peaking through our sunny 75s and you know what that means – the holidays are right around the corner. Holiday season is one of our…

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An Italian Sunday Brunch in Chicago

Join us at Osteria Via Stato every Sunday from 10:30AM to 2:30PM for our new and delicious Sunday Brunch where Chef David DeGregorio will be using some of our favorite local farms and purveyors: asparagus…

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Catering a Corporate Lunch in Chicago

Planning a lunch for your office and peers can be stressful and a lot of extra work added to your daily grind.  Choosing the right food, quantity and then trying to accommodate allergies, restrictions and…

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Easter Brunch

This Easter, take the family out and enjoy Chef David DeGregorio’s classic Italian fare.  Osteria Via Stato knows how to put on a fabulous brunch buffet with many of our signatures; Ciabatta “French Toast” Chicken Mario and Pistachio…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago

It’s never too early to start planning your Valentine’s Day in Chicago.  Before February 14th sneaks up on you, now is the time to decide what you will do with your sweetheart.  Choose a local…

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At Home Catering on Game Day!

Chicago sports fans are gearing up for the big game on Sunday, February 4th! You’ve sent the invites, made sure that the big screen is dust free, and now all you have left to do…

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Planning A Chicago Wedding Quickly And With Style

There are a multitude of reasons why couples would get married within a short time frame.  Maybe the venu only has limited availability.  Or, your family needs to accommodate particular travel schedules.  Maybe, the time…

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Hosting a Winter Wedding in Chicago at Osteria Via Stato

You’re planning your wedding and you start to look at your calendar for the year. Your spring, summer and fall are jam packed with friends’ weddings, Lollapalooza, Chicago events and plans to enjoy the wonderful…

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Tips on Creating a Music Playlist for your Wedding

At Osteria Via Stato, we love watching even the small details come together for our couples’ wedding days. One of our favorite and most often-overlooked details, is the music. Some couples opt for a DJ…

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Your Chicago Wedding ~ Floral Advice

Tip – Couples planning a wedding should agree on the top three things are most important to them for their wedding day. Is it photography, food and venue? Flowers, decor and atmosphere? Once you’ve established…

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Italian Brunching in River North

The warm weather is here, Chicagoans!  And, what do we love about summer in Chicago?  Patios – and eating on them, of course!  Osteria Via Stato has always had one of the best patios in…

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Your Chicago Wedding ~ Invitation Advice

  You’ve booked your Chicago wedding venue, you’ve selected your wedding party and now it’s time to create your guest list and send out save-the-dates and invitations. The first thing to determine is the theme…

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Osteria Via Stato Celebrates Chicago Negroni Week!

June 5th – June 11th. Seven days, three ingredients and one simple way to give back; Negroni Week at Osteria Via Stato! Presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, Negroni Week is a nationwide fundraiser celebrating…

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Osteria Via Stato Celebrates Italian Wines

In honor of National Wine Day on May 25th, Osteria Via Stato will be featuring wines from Marchesi Antinori, a renowned winery known for it’s rich history in winemaking. All Antinori wines, including the coveted…

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Why Choose a Restaurant for Your Wedding Venue?

You’re engaged, congratulations! We’re so excited to hear that you’re starting your wedding journey. One of the first things that you’ll need to check off of your list is the location of your Chicago wedding….

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How to Plan the Perfect Wedding in Chicago

Your wedding should be the joyous, stress-free day you have always dreamed of! Michelle Osland, the wedding coordinator at Osteria Via Stato, shares her tips for planning the perfect Chicago wedding. 1) RESEARCH YOUR CITY…

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Italian Wine Dinners ~ Corte Alla Flora

On March 28th, we welcomed Andrea Cragnotti, the proprietor of Corte Alla Flora Wines, to Osteria Via Stato for a very special wine dinner! Located in Siena, Italy, Corte Alla Flora prides itself for its…

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Tips for Hosting a Rehearsal Dinner in Chicago.

Weddings are a wonderful celebration of love, family and friends.  But, the night before is also an important event.  Rehearsal dinners bring parents, siblings and the bridal party together for one meal before the big…

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Italian meal, served on Christmas Eve.  It is believed that the tradition dates back to the medieval practice of abstinence on Friday and holidays.  Since catholics…

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Allow Chef David to Take Care of Your Thanksgiving Sides and Desserts!

Chef David DiGregorio provides some of his favorite side dishes for pick-up, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan; Local Butternut Squash with Brown Butter Sage and Black Pepper Bacon; Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes; Rapini with Chili and Garlic; and House-made Local Cranberry Relish; in half-pans ($26.95) and whole pans ($49.95)….

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Italian Weddings In Chicago

We had our ceremony and reception at Osteria Via Stato in October 2016. We chose the venue because we always enjoy the food, service and ambiance of the restaurant. We expected the same level of…

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LaQuercia handcrafted cured meats and their commitment to sustainability

LaQuercia founders and owners Herb and Kathy Eckhouse believe the food we eat can delight us each day. They strive to offer a memorable eating experience- one that causes you to stop and savor the…

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A Wine Tasting Trip Through Italy, Part 3

By Matt Dolin, Beverage Manager We rounded out the trip near Siena, in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Chianti. Here we stayed with Lia Tolaini, owner of Tolaini wines. This is not your typical Chianti producer, as they…

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Our Heirloom Tomato Menu is Announced!

We are just a little more than one week out for our annual heirloom tomato dinner (Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.) and are very excited to announce… (drumroll please) the menu of delectable tomato dishes…

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Join Chef DiGregorio This Sunday at The Chicago Botanic Garden!

Chef David teaches how to cook with garden-fresh ingredients this Sunday, August 7 at The Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular Garden Chef Series! With demos at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., the audience learns how to make…

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Hosting an Italian Happy Hour in River North

Osteria Via Stato’s happy hour, or aperitivo as we call it, is a time to sit down, relax and unwind during the work week. Originating from the Latin word for “open” or “to begin,” the…

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This Thursday Night: Green City Market’s Chef BBQ!

Join Chef David Digregorio and more than 100 other chefs from Chicago’s top restaurants, Thursday July 21 from 5:30-8:30 pm, as they come together to provide a tasting of local sustainable heirloom produce and heritage meats…

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Prosecco-on-the-Patio Pops!

Wednesday night marked our fourth annual Prosecco-on-the-Patio party, as some of our favorite wine purveyors joined us on the corner of State and Ontario to serve tastings of Italian bubbles to a sold-out crowd on one…

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A Wine Tasting Trip Though Italy, Part 2

By Matt Dolin, Beverage Manager Del Bosco, a premier Franciacorta producer was certainly the most high tech facility of the trip. We started at their “grape spa” a process that Ca Del Bosco created, patented,…

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The perfect Negroni

Through Sunday, June 12: Negroni Week! Three ingredients and one simple way to give back; Negroni Week at Osteria Via Stato! Presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, Negroni Week is a nationwide fundraiser celebrating one…

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A wine tasting trip through Italy, Part 1

By Matt Dolin, Beverage Manager Vinitaly is the largest Italian wine tasting in the world. It’s held every spring in Verona and draws 130,000 wine professionals from 140 countries. This year, I had the pleasure…

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How do you pair beverages to asparagus?

As one of the first vegetables to poke above the soil, asparagus is probably on everyone’s dinner table right now in some shape or form. This flowering perennial is one of the most versatile ingredients…

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