Hidden from the hustle of the city is Chioda’s Trattorria on Franklin Street. The small, intimate, Italian eatery boasts both the traditional flavors of Italy along with an authentic atmosphere to help you escape from the world outside. Apart from a diverse wine menu, the meals have an added element of surprise. Take the Gorgonzola almond crusted sirloin. Pan seared, this large sirloin is encrusted with almonds and topped with a Gorgonzola cheese that simply melts into the tender meat. The crunch of the almonds compliments the light salty tang of the cheese, and is further complimented with roasted potatoes—whose combination of spices and olive oil could serve as a meal on it’s own—and green beans. Although the steak itself could have been a better cut, the flavor of the dish is something that other restaurants might have a difficult time replicating. When looking to escape into a small, intimate, Italian restaurant, look for someplace small and authentic, like Chioda’s Trattorria, where careful attention to food is obvious.