Joanna O'Leary had a delicious Italian meal at Fratelli's and decided that the restaurant was worth driving outside the loop for. Which gave commenter Laurie pause:

Heaven forbid! Outside the Loop! Joanna get over it. It is all of 5 min outside the Loop. A majority of Houston lives outside the Loop. Should we only be able to eat at shitty chain restaurants like Olive Garden?

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No, no, of course not, which is why we cover restaurants all over the city. But if you do find yourself at the Olive Garden, try the lasagna fritta!