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@pennypollack: Wonderfully fresh & tender tuna tartare @MarketHouseLF held my attention to the last bite. MARKET HOUSE ON THE SQUARE: 655 FOREST AVE, LAKE FOREST, 847-234-8800

This hunk of sautéed mahi mahi @OldOakTap stayed juicy to the last bite. OLD OAK TAP: 2109 W CHICAGO, 773-772-0406

As if the Brie, Wisconsin cheddar & Swiss cheeses weren’t enough, @OldOakTap throws in a shot of tomato bisque. OLD OAK TAP: 2109 W CHICAGO, 773-772-0406

@pennypollack: The shrimp po’ boy with avocado & corn relish @OldOakTap is a mess to eat—from start to finish. OLD OAK TAP: 2109 W CHICAGO, 773-772-0406

Grilled cheese sandwich @CityTavernChi is a completely ungreasy rich melt of Burrata, fontina, and ricotta. CITY TAVERN: 1416 S MICHIGAN, 312-663-1278

@pennypollack: Pork belly sliders @CityTavernChi slide down nice and easy. CITY TAVERN: 1416 S MICHIGAN, 312-663-1278

The kitchen @ Sable doesn’t spare the bourbon in the caramel moat around its banana cream tart.   SABLE KITCHEN & BAR: 505 N STATE, 312-755-9704

I found these tuna tartare tostadas @ Sable—and took a light spicy break from my comfort-food mood. SABLE KITCHEN & BAR: 505 N STATE, 312-755-9704

@pennypollack: Four jaunty lobster rolls lined up and bursting with Maine’s finest @ Sable. What’s not to love? SABLE KITCHEN & BAR: 505 N STATE, 312-755-9704

Pekin duck breast @Trenchermen was a looker and a taster, just not quite enough of it to put me in a sharing mood. TRENCHERMEN: 2039 W NORTH, 773-661-1540