Eggplant @ Lao Sze Chuan
@pennypollack: The purple eggplant in garlic sauce @LaoSzeChuan on Broadway raises the bar for eggplant dishes everywhere. LAO SZE CHUAN: 4832 N BROADWAY, 773-293-4653
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String Beans @ Lao Sze Chuan
I insisted on a side of string beans in spicy black bean sauce @LaoSzeChuan—and I would again. LAO SZE CHUAN: 4832 N BROADWAY, 773-293-4653
Coconut Cake @ Local
I loved the coconut cake @TheLocalChicago. Turns out it’s from Bittersweet. LOCAL: HILTON SUITES, 198 E DELAWARE, 312-280-8887
Mac & Cheese @ Local
Mac & cheese @TheLocalChicago comes across as a cozy pasta dish laced w/peas & smoky chunks of Nueske's bacon. LOCAL: HILTON SUITES, 198 E DELAWARE, 312-280-8887
Salmon @ Local
@pennypollack: Too much salt almost wrecked this salmon fillet @TheLocalChicago, but red quinoa & mustard sauce saved the day. LOCAL: HILTON SUITES, 198 E DELAWARE, 312-280-8887
Dumplings @ TAC Quick Thai
Perfectly formed steamed shrimp dumplings @ TAC Quick Thai hint at the treasures to come. TAC QUICK THAI: 3920 N SHERIDAN, 773-327-5253
Moo Ping @ TAC Quick Thai
@pennypollack: Spicy homemade sauce adds just enough fire to the Thai-grilled marinated pork @ TAC Quick Thai. TAC QUICK THAI: 3920 N SHERIDAN, 773-327-5253
Thai Custard @ TAC Quick Thai
Cliché be damned: Save room for Thai custard topped with cashews @ TAC Quick Thai. TAC QUICK THAI: 3920 N SHERIDAN, 773-327-5253
Bacon-Cheddar-Egg Waffle @ Bel 50
The shtick @BEL50Chi is the Belgian waffle. Bacon-cheddar-egg combo belongs at the top of the breakfast list. BEL 50: 738 N CLARK, 312-202-0600
Mushroom Waffle @ Bel 50
@pennypollack: A fast casual joint where the “chef” visits the tables. I think he knows his mushroom waffle is darned good. @BEL50Chi BEL 50: 738 N CLARK, 312-202-0600