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@pennypollack: No complaints about the thin-crust veggie pizza @BillsPubPizza, but if it’s cold outside, grab a table near the fireplace. BILL'S PIZZA & PUB: 624 S LAKE, MUNDELEIN, 847-548-9900

@pennypollack: And just how long do you think this box of @FirecakesDonuts lasted? That would be less time than it took to download the picture. FIRECAKES: 68 W HUBBARD, 312-329-6500

The tender squid and bold radicchio salad perfectly dressed with olive oil and lemon @PiccoloSognoDue made me smile. PICCOLO SOGNO DUE: 340 N CLARK, 312-822-0077

@pennypollack: These Malpeques were impeccable. I suspect there is one heck of an expert oyster shucker @PiccoloSognoDue. PICCOLO SOGNO DUE: 340 N CLARK, 312-822-0077

Luckily, I saved room for this heartwarming trio of flavors: chocolate, hazelnut, and French vanilla. @PiccoloSognoDue PICCOLO SOGNO DUE: 340 N CLARK, 312-822-0077

So much tarragon in the mayo, the lobster in this roll never stood a chance. @DaLobstaChicago DA LOBSTA: 12 E CEDAR, 312-944-5006

@pennypollack: Asian shrimp salad tucked into a lobster-roll roll makes for a reasonable permutation @DaLobstaChicago. DA LOBSTA: 12 E CEDAR, 312-944-5006

Oops! This baby wedge @ Bakersfield had the core still inside the lettuce. Too much bacon, & why cornbread croutons? @WoodFiredGrill BAKERSFIELD: 330 E OGDEN, WESTMONT, 630-568-3615

@pennypollack: Crispy Thai shrimp appetizer @ Bakersfield comes w/lettuce-leaf wraps and peanut sauce. I liked it—just wish I had known the deets. @WoodFiredGrill BAKERSFIELD: 330 E OGDEN, WESTMONT, 630-568-3615

A huge portion of boneless fried chicken and more cornbread croutons @ Bakersfield. Seems more suited for a smiley bucket. @WoodFiredGrill BAKERSFIELD: 330 E OGDEN, WESTMONT, 630-568-3615