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The site of a former beer joint is probably the last place you'd expect to find a snazzy Italian BYOB, but that's where L'Oca opened its doors just a few weeks ago, in the shadow of Eastern State Penitentiary. With most dishes priced in the mid teens to low $20s, it's not the cheapest food around, but it's on par with—and in some cases cheaper than—the other fine dining establishments in the Art Museum Area (such as Jack's Firehouse and London Grill). And judging by a recent visit, L'Oca has already drummed up plenty of business: every table was full by 6 pm for a Saturday dinner. The staff is pleasant and attentive, and the food is top-notch (we personally recommend the homemade ravioli and/or the dish we've forgotten the name of, with the tiny pasta and eggplant and half a garden full of vegetables. You'll know it on the menu when you see it). Tip: although at a first glance the location seems strange, it makes a lot more sense when you remember that L'Oca is a BYOB: there's a liquor store just steps away, at 20th and Fairmount. Ahhhhh.
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