Avanti Ristorante is a small neighborhood café in the Uptown area that caters to a cosmopolitan clientèle. Owner Jack Ekhtiar presents jazz nightly for your enjoyment. Contemporary, slightly Bohemian decor complements the penchant for jazz. The flagship menu item is a roasted spring chicken half with saffron rice, grilled vegetables and brandy demi-glaze. For a somewhat lighter, less meaty meal, try the eggplant Morocco, served over couscous with vegetables.