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Never had Merguez sausage–crusted lamb rack before. Not a bad idea at all @MJSHChicago. MICHAEL JORDAN'S STEAK HOUSE: INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE, 505 N MICHIGAN; 312-321-8823

@pennypollack: The waiter pours blue cheese over a stack of buttery-garlicky bread @MJSHChicago. The result? Insanely decadent garlic bread. MICHAEL JORDAN'S STEAK HOUSE: INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE, 505 N MICHIGAN; 312-321-8823

I washed everything down @jakemelnicks with Spicy Ginger Beer from Goose Island. JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP: 41 E SUPERIOR; 312-266-0400

The grilled onions and Swiss cheese kept the turkey burger @jakemelnicks reasonably moist. JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP: 41 E SUPERIOR; 312-266-0400

@pennypollack: The tuna burger @jakemelnicks tasted like grilled sushi on  a bun—just the way I ordered it. JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP: 41 E SUPERIOR; 312-266-0400

Capers make everything better, to wit—the firm and flaky lemon sole over mashed potatoes @ Chez Joël Bistro. CHEZ JOËL BISTRO: 1119 W TAYLOR; 312-226-6479

The singularly unchewy grilled calamari @ Chez Joël Bistro will make you think twice about all other calamari preps. CHEZ JOËL BISTRO: 1119 W TAYLOR; 312-226-6479

@pennypollack: Soupe à l’oignon gratinée @ Chez Joël Bistro gets it oh-so right. Exquisite broth, loads of onions, crusty cheese topping. CHEZ JOËL BISTRO: 1119 W TAYLOR; 312-226-6479  

The whole wheat crust seemed just right for the feisty feta & marinated olives on the Greco flatbread @PrasinoEatGreen. PRASINO: 1846 W DIVISION; 312-878-1212

Black cod seems tailor-made for Asian flavors—like the soy glaze & ginger carrot sauce that mix it up @PrasinoEatGreen.  PRASINO: 1846 W DIVISION; 312-878-1212