Avondale's culinary landscape is getting a nostalgic yet sophisticated boost with the arrival of Void, a new Italian-American restaurant that has taken over the storied former Moe's Tavern location at 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave. The establishment, which flung open its doors mid-August, is the collective brainchild of industry veterans Pat Ray, Tyler Hudec, and Dani Kaplan, who count an impressive roster of Chicago's dining establishments among their collective resumes.

The spirit of Void appears to strike a delicate balance, presenting fare that marries comfort with innovation. Dani Kaplan, co-chef at Void and seasoned kitchen expert with two decades under her belt, suggests that the menu is an homage to the familiar, peppered with chances to "stretch our creative legs," as detailed in an interview with Chicago Sun-Times.