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I think there were five somen-noodle-wrapped shrimp to the order @ Little Goat Diner, but some of my friends are very quick. @StephAndTheGoat LITTLE GOAT DINER: 820 W RANDOLPH, 312-888-3455

Stephanie Izard says this kimchi, bacon & eggs Asian-style pancake concoction is a favorite of hers @ Little Goat Diner. Ditto. @StephAndTheGoat LITTLE GOAT DINER: 820 W RANDOLPH, 312-888-3455

@pennypollack: This blood orange meringue pie convinced me to always “eat dessert first" @ Little Goat Diner. @StephAndTheGoat LITTLE GOAT DINER: 820 W RANDOLPH, 312-888-3455

Impressive looking slabs of chicken on couscous @LittleMarketChi prove that looks aren’t everything. LITTLE MARKET BRASSERIE: 10 E DELAWARE, 312-640-8141

Mushrooms on toast @LittleMarketChi, even with shallot marmalade, lacked spunk. LITTLE MARKET BRASSERIE: 10 E DELAWARE, 312-640-8141

A little herby, a little spicy, the pull-apart bread @LittleMarketChi is worth the price ($5.50). LITTLE MARKET BRASSERIE: 10 E DELAWARE, 312-640-8141

@pennypollack: Brussels sprouts, the new darling of the veggie world, hit it big @LittleMarketChi. LITTLE MARKET BRASSERIE: 10 E DELAWARE, 312-640-8141  

@pennypollack: Nothing more than a grilled pork chop w/baby turnips @TortoiseClub. But for $36, I expected more . . . flavor. TORTOISE CLUB: 350 N STATE, 312-755-1700

Old-school whitefish, w/potatoes & veggies, plays it safe @TortoiseClub. TORTOISE CLUB: 350 N STATE, 312-755-1700

With a little less cooking and fussing, veal sweetbreads @TortoiseClub could be winner. TORTOISE CLUB: 350 N STATE, 312-755-1700