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@pennypollack: BBQ salmon @flemingssteak came piping hot in a tasty sauce and was nicely seasoned. Not life-changing, but pleasant enough. FLEMING'S STEAKHOUSE: 25 E OHIO; 312-329-9463

The lumpia @sundachicago was OK. The rest of the meal was so tasty, I expected more. SUNDA: 110 W ILLINOIS; 312-644-0500

Simple, elegant, and indulgent: That’s the wagyu-lobster roll @sundachicago. SUNDA: 110 W ILLINOIS; 312-644-0500

I am a fool for eggplant & tofu. Can you imagine my excitement when I saw them together in a toban @sundachicago? SUNDA: 110 W ILLINOIS; 312-644-0500

@pennypollack: Superfresh tartare-style tuna over crispy rice made my mouth very happy @sundachicago. SUNDA: 110 W ILLINOIS; 312-644-0500

Kiss your teeth goodbye & dive into poky togarashi @yushochicago—irresistible rolls of brittle w/2 sauces: warm chocolate & caramel. YUSHO: 2853 N KEDZIE; 773-904-8558

Eel brandade @yushochicago are like the best Tater Tots you ever had. YUSHO: 2853 N KEDZIE; 773-904-8558

@pennypollack: The fermented-tasting duck confit takoyaki @yushochicago might be an acquired taste for some, but they made my day. YUSHO: 2853 N KEDZIE; 773-904-8558

When you love something you don’t always love, you know it’s the real deal. Like the panna cotta @ A Tavola. A TAVOLA: 2148 W CHICAGO; 773-276-7567

I renewed my love affair w/the roast chicken @ A Tavola— a cozy plate rounded out by savory bread pudding & properly bitter rabe. A TAVOLA: 2148 W CHICAGO; 773-276-7567