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Maximiliano Sign Is Up, Grand Opening Slated for Oct. 7

Owner Andre Guerrero said the finishing touches were being put on the much anticipated Italian restaurant.

Highland Park foodies eager for their first chance to dine on Italian cuisine at Maximiliano, the latest venture of Oinkster mastermind Andre Guerrero, got a good sign on Thursday afternoon. 

The white of facade of Maximiliano was adorned with a simple red and white sign on Thursday afternoon, and according to Guerrero, a grand opening is not far behind. 

"We're shooting for Oct. 7," Guerrero said. 

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Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch was granted a brief tour of the restaurant's interior, which looked be rapidly nearing completion. 

Guerrero said the dining area will seat about 74 patrons, with additional seating available at the bar. There will also be a small island bar where patrons can stand and drink. 

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Located behind the bar stood what could be considered its centerpiece, a gas deck oven adorned with red and white tile that matched the restaurant's walls. 

In a previous interview with Patch, Guerrero said the pizza oven was the best money could buy. 

“In this oven, burners are configured in a way to get a very even cooking on the bottom. And the top of it has this arch that’s lined with bricks, so what the bricks do is retain a lot of heat. Every time you open the door, the temperature drops, but our pizzas will get this crispy crust,” Guerrero said.


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