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@pennypollack: I hope all the medicinal claims about garlic are true b/c I am mad about this homage-to-garlic chicken @ Bite Cafe. BITE CAFE: 1039 N WESTERN; 773-395-1011

I ordered the chocolate cookie bar with warm espresso fudge @ Bite Cafe as a favor to someone else. Aren’t I a good sport? BITE CAFE: 1039 N WESTERN; 773-395-1011

Nothing says "I’ll be back" quite like a juicy burger grilled to medium-rare perfection. So, Bite Cafe: I’ll be back. BITE CAFE: 1039 N WESTERN; 773-395-1011

Doughnuts are on the rise, but @ Letizia’s these lookers fell short. LETIZIA’S: 2144 W DIVISION; 773-342-1011

@pennypollack: Always searching for bakery nirvana, I tried a few things @ Letizia’s, but the mini cannoli stole the show. LETIZIA’S: 2144 W DIVISION; 773-342-1011

I put the lemon tart @realkitchenchi on the prettiest dessert plate I have, because something this delectable should be treated with respect. REAL KITCHEN: 1443 W MONTROSE; 773-281-2888

Even in its carryout box, the Scottish salmon @realkitchenchi has plenty of appeal. REAL KITCHEN: 1443 W MONTROSE; 773-281-2888

@pennypollack: If my hubby hadn’t been w/me @realkitchenchi, he would have believed that I made this Scottish salmon w/Israeli couscous. REAL KITCHEN: 1443 W MONTROSE; 773-281-2888