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Considering it’s a French steak house, @MonAmiGabiChi turned out an impressive rendition of chicken matzo soup. MON AMI GABI: BELDEN-STRATFORD, 2300 N LINCOLN PARK WEST; 773-348-8886

@pennypollack: What’s a little garlic breath for escargots so sweet and tender as @MonAmiGabiChi? MON AMI GABI: BELDEN-STRATFORD, 2300 N LINCOLN PARK WEST; 773-348-8886

Too much going on: prosciutto-wrapped monkfish, heirloom tomato risotto, lobster arancini, Madagascar prawns @ Café des Architectes, and all of it salty. CAFÉ DES ARCHITECTES: SOFITEL CHICAGO WATER TOWER, 20 E CHESTNUT; 312-324-4083

Dinner @ Café des Architectes gets off to a rousing start when the amuse is baby coho salmon w/fennel, lentils, and a shot of tarragon. CAFÉ DES ARCHITECTES: SOFITEL CHICAGO WATER TOWER, 20 E CHESTNUT; 312-324-4083

@pennypollack: Diver scallops seared to a turn @ Café des Architectes taste pretty fab in a warm citrusy vinaigrette. CAFÉ DES ARCHITECTES: SOFITEL CHICAGO WATER TOWER, 20 E CHESTNUT; 312-324-4083

Just in case you can’t find Wells Brothers, look for this awning on Mead Street in Racine. Then order a pizza pie for dinner & banana cream pie for dessert. WELLS BROTHERS: 2148 MEAD, RACINE, WI; 262-632-4408

@pennypollack: Wells Brothers since 1921. I discovered it in 2004 & am hooked on their oh-so thin and crispy-crusted pizza. WELLS BROTHERS: 2148 MEAD, RACINE, WI; 262-632-4408

Nothing like a warm croissant @ Hendrickx to start your day—unless it’s a warm chocolate-filled almond croissant @ Hendrickx. HENDRICKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER: 100 E WALTON; 312-649-6717

@pennypollack: The Belgian salad @ Hendrickx  of tuna, arugula & lentils w/house-made bread adds up to one hunky-dory lunch. HENDRICKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER: 100 E WALTON; 312-649-6717