Cranberry Bean Broth @ Prix Fixe
The cranberry bean broth @ Prix Fixe was a simple pleasure—piping hot and loaded with al dente beans. A sprinkle of salt helped. PRIX FIXE: 4835 N Western Ave; 773-681-0651
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Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup @ Bia for Mia
@pennypollack: Markon’s classic cabbage soup @ Bia for Mia makes no sense @ his goofy new Italo-pub but it’s sooo good—don’t fight it. BIA FOR MIA: 1147 W Grand; 312-226-0312
Spicy Caper Burger @ Bia for Mia
Great char flavor on the spicy caper burger @ Bia for Mia and, if you get it medium rare, plenty of juice soaks into the bun. BIA FOR MIA: 1147 W Grand; 312-226-0312
Spicy Linguini @ Bia for Mia
Spicy linguini @ Bia for Mia looks and sounds way better than it is. Salt, please. BIA FOR MIA: 1147 W Grand; 312-226-0312
Whole Organic Chicken @ Bistronomic
@pennypollack: The whole organic chicken @ Bistronomic is designed for two. I guess I forgot that detail. BISTRONOMIC: 840 N Wabash; 312-944-8400
Country Pâté @ Bistronomic
There’s country pâté and there’s country pâté. And then there’s the country pâté @ Bistronomic—the one Martial Noguier learned from his mother. BISTRONOMIC: 840 N Wabash; 312-944-8400
Parmesan Gnocchi @ Bistronomic
The Parmesan gnocchi @ Bistronomic should come with spoon. How else to scoop up every last drop smooth savory sauce? (Trust me: I mopped up with a baguette.) BISTRONOMIC: 840 N Wabash; 312-944-8400
Trumpet Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts @ Elate
@pennypollack: So Elate is not on Hubbard Street. This savory mix of trumpet mushrooms & Brussels sprouts are worth a detour. ELATE: 111 W Huron, Chicago, 312-202-9900
Jamon Serrano and Spanish Manchego @ Elate
A cheerful plate of jamon serrano and Spanish manchego tossed with haricots verts and greens @ Elate turns classic rather than cliché. ELATE: 111 W Huron, Chicago, 312-202-9900
Day Boat Cod and Pork Belly @ Elate
I’ll take Elate’s day boat cod and pork belly with lentils and maitakes any night this long winter. ELATE: 111 W Huron, Chicago, 312-202-9900