By John Golden

Hugs Italian Restaurant, as its name might suggest, was an inviting and charming place to dine. Even though a few dishes were disappointing, the overall dining experience was enjoyable. The service was very attentive and gracious, and the décor, though fitted out in predictable Italianate kitsch, was bright and cheerful.

Regarding the restaurant's felicitous name, one apocryphal tale told to me was how the owner hugged everyone who came in to eat.

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