Pork Shank @ M
Missy Crovetti, M’s owner, calls her confit pork shank a hunk of love. I call it dinner and lunch. M: 675 CENTRAL, HIGHLAND PARK; 847-748-8954
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Mussels @ M
Given the menu descrip—lemongrass, basil, Thai finger chilies—these PEI mussels @ M should have been much zingier. M: 675 CENTRAL, HIGHLAND PARK; 847-748-8954
Cherry Pie @ M
@pennypollack: Message to Missy Crovetti @ M (in Highland Park): Make more pies. M: 675 CENTRAL, HIGHLAND PARK; 847-748-8954
The Drinker's Guide: Wine Stores We Adore—Plus Extended Recommendations
Andersonville Wine & Spirits 5201 N. Clark St. in Andersonville; 773-769-0858 Wine buyer: Elias Bousheh Cabernet Sauvignon: $20 to $40 2008 Stag’s Leap, Artemis (Napa Valley) $39.99 “When I want a rich, layered cab, this wine does it for me every time—lots of blackberry and currant; the spice and oak are perfect. Enjoy this with … Read more
Octopus @ Tavernita
Oh-so trendy grilled octopus @Tavernita tasted terrific with oh-so trendy fennel. TAVERNITA: 151 W ERIE; 312-274-1111
Crispy Cod @ Tavernita
What’s up with the crispy cod @Tavernita? It’s just kind of there. TAVERNITA: 151 W ERIE; 312-274-1111
Eggplant @ Tavernita
@pennypollack: The scene @Tavernita is such a scene, esclavada—eggplant & red peppers—needs to be way spicy just to get your attention. TAVERNITA: 151 W ERIE; 312-274-1111
Razor Clams @ Pasteur
Razor clams @ Pasteur almost won me over—until I ran into a sandbar. PASTEUR: 5525 N BROADWAY; 773-728-4800
Saigon Crêpe @ Pasteur
The Saigon crêpe @ Pasteur is one wonderful thin crisp rice-flour pancake packed w/all sorts of goodies. PASTEUR: 5525 N BROADWAY; 773-728-4800
Japanese Eggplant @ Pasteur
@pennypollack: Only thing better than grilled eggplant is grilled Japanese eggplant topped w/shrimp, scallions & lime sauce @ Pasteur. PASTEUR: 5525 N BROADWAY; 773-728-4800