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The owner of Little Italy, who prefers to be known simply as Chang, said he’s learned not to underestimate the people of Bakersfield.“They know good food,” said Chang, a Brimhall Estates resident who’s been in town two years and can be found seven days a week at his 32-seat, white-tablecloth restaurant, tucked away in the Town and Country Shopping Center on Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road.Though it’s only been open about a year, Chang said Little Italy already has a loyal clientele eager to dig into the grilled porkchops pinenut ($16.95) and chicken picatta ($13.95).“Most of our customers come at least twice a month, and many three times a week,” said Chang, who prepares every dish himself.Chang, seated on a dark wood chair in the tiny dining room, which features two large murals, with music from “Phantom of the Opera” playing in the background, said we can thank his wife, Nu, for his ending up here.Born in Thailand —...
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