A winning menu — anchored by duck fat fries — sets the restaurant up for success in a high-turnover location.
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Unbalanced flavors earn dinner at Portland’s Abbiocco 2½ stars
With a few tasty exceptions, the Italian fresh pasta restaurant often overwhelms the palate.