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Crispy Brussels sprouts & earthy sausage made a great flavor combo @AlliumChicago but underneath it all was a major oil spill. ALLIUM: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 120 E DELAWARE; 312-649-2349

Good job on the agnolotti dough & the shredded lamb inside—cozy & tender—@AlliumChicago. Wish it had been warmer. ALLIUM: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 120 E DELAWARE; 312-649-2349

@pennypollack: Had to pay $4 for the bacon-onion Parker-style buns @AlliumChicago, but they were so darned cute & tasty, I got over it. ALLIUM: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 120 E DELAWARE; 312-649-2349

Homey and gratifying pan-roasted skate wing is just one reason @CocoPazzoChi has been around since 1992. COCO PAZZO: 300 W HUBBARD; 312-836-0900  

@pennypollack: Never underestimate the power of chicken, especially this one grilled under a brick @CocoPazzoChi. COCO PAZZO: 300 W HUBBARD; 312-836-0900

Ask for a # as soon as you walk in @publicanquality or you might wait forever while others chow on tuna muffaletta. PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATS: 825 W FULTON MKT; 312-445-8977

Ditto for cheeses and breads—@publicanquality. PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATS: 825 W FULTON MKT; 312-445-8977

@pennypollack: Step right up—if you can get near the sausage case—@publicanquality. PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATS: 825 W FULTON MKT; 312-445-8977

If you love kick-ass spice, the chorizo tacos @breadandwineIL should be your new main squeeze. BREAD & WINE: 3732 W IRVING PARK; 773-866-5266

Try to not get stuck on the caramel corn @breadandwineIL, b/c the panna cotta underneath is awfully good too. BREAD & WINE: 3732 W IRVING PARK; 773-866-5266