In the Press:
"..I'm telling you, there's some good stuff coming out of NEAR's kitchen, and those who live nearby are missing out by ignoring it."
- Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune
"Chef/owner and Schwa veteran Gaetano Nardulli brings a personal take on modern Italian to his sleek and casual hidden gem. "
- ChicagoMag.com
"Its clean and simple interior helps keep the focus on the restaurant's main attraction: Italian cuisine at its finest. "
- Mary Ann O'Rourke, Barrington Patch