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Chris Nugent @goosefootchi calls this lobster/scallop/licorice root/curry. I call it mindblowing. GOOSEFOOT: 2656 W LAWRENCE, 773-942-7547

@pennypollack: You must pace yourself @goosefootchi, or you won’t have room for the duck breast, and that would be heartbreaking. GOOSEFOOT: 2656 W LAWRENCE, 773-942-7547

As long as there was chow chow and spicy mayo on the Carolina shrimp burger @BigJones, I went for broke w/mashed potatoes w/gumbo gravy. BIG JONES: 5347 N CLARK, 773-275-5725

Is pimiento grilled cheese @BigJones a Southern thing or just an inspired idea? BIG JONES: 5347 N CLARK, 773-275-5725

@pennypollack: Freebie hot-from-the-oven corn muffins with a giant sphere of butter @BigJones are almost too much of a good thing. BIG JONES: 5347 N CLARK, 773-275-5725

Lovely rare salmon comes wrapped in a banana leaf @bellyQchicago. BELLYQ: 1400 W RANDOLPH, 312-563-1010

Never had grilled edamame before, not to mention mixed w/shallots & chili sauce. Thank you, Bill Kim @bellyQchicago. BELLYQ: 1400 W RANDOLPH, 312-563-1010

@pennypollack: Korean short ribs @bellyQchicago are one of those sharable dishes that you won’t want to share. BELLYQ: 1400 W RANDOLPH, 312-563-1010

This grilled shrimp salad @BarnandCompany proves that even smoke houses have something for everyone. BARN & COMPANY: 950 W WRIGHTWOOD, 773-832-4000

The pulled pork sliders @BarnandCompany looked so cute in their skillet. Too bad the meat was dryish. BARN & COMPANY: 950 W WRIGHTWOOD, 773-832-4000