mado (1647 N. Milwaukee), Allison and Rob Levitt’s Bucktown restaurant makes it’s debut today. The Levitt’s vision behind mado reflects the early 90’s DIY spirit of Wicker Park/Bucktown, rather than the hipster mag mile of boutiques hawking $200 shoes that it has become. Their plans remind me of Avec crossed with Lula Café, a spot to grab affordable rustic fare in a casual no fuss setting that’s committed to the farm and the community. Lots of chefs say they’re using farm produce and seasonal stuff, but the Levitts are the real the deal, the antidote to phony Food Network driven celebrity. I’ve got a big profile of the two and the restaurant coming out in Wednesday’s Newcity. In the meantime, check out these photos of Rob Levitt making tagliatelle, the mado kitchen, and early menu templates.