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The Dish: Francesca’s Fortunato focuses on community, fresh flavors

At Francesco’s Fortunato in Frankfort, the fettuccine alla Genovese ($24.95) includes pasta sauteed with a mixture of shrimp, scallops, French green beans and potato in a basil-pesto sauce. Photos by Nuria Mathog/22nd Century Media
The pollo arrosto alla Romana ($18.95) features a roasted half-chicken cooked with shallots, rosemary, garlic, lemon and olive oil, served with roasted potato.
The filetto con crema al Tartufo ($46) features an 8-ounce filet mignon from Creekstone Farms, a crab and lobster cake, Bloomsdale spinach, and shaved Umbrian black truffle fondue.
Nuria Mathog, Contributing Editor
4:32 am CDT April 22, 2019
Francesca’s Fortunato general manager Jenny Yohe has seen Frankfort grow and change over the years — and watched her restaurant make a home for itself within the ever-evolving community.

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