by Brian Reinhart

There's a wine called "The Gambler" on offer at Patrizio, Uptown's newest Italian restaurant. The Gambler isn't an especially good glass of wine, but it is a good mascot for the eatery, since Patrizio's food, drinks, service and even the bill are a roll of the dice.

One moment you're so delighted you want to become a regular; a course later you may vow never to return. A staple of Highland Park society dining for decades, Patrizio takes its name from the Italian word for "patrician," denoting ancient Roman aristocracy, Renaissance-era bourgeoisie and their modern-day successors at the top of the pecking order.

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