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36 Pork liver pt at City Provisions Deli (1818 W Wilson Ave, 773-293-2489). $7.95 per pound. 37 Burrata at Spacca Napoli (1769 W Sunnyside Ave, 773-878-2420). $12. 38 White anchovies at Francescas Pizzeria Napoletana (formerly Nella) (2423 N Clark St, 773-327-3400). $7.99. By request. 39 Uovo in raviolo at Davanti Enoteca (1359 W Taylor St, 312-226-5550). $9. 40 Bot chien at Nhu Lan Bakery (2612 W Lawrence Ave, 773-878-9898). $4.50. 41 Roasted kabocha squash at North Pond (2610 N Cannon Dr, 773-477-5845). $9. Seasonal. 42 Togarashi-seared tuna at Arami (1829 W Chicago Ave, 312-243-1535). $12. 43 Lamb sausage hand-pie at Hoosier Mama Pie Co. (1618 1/2 W Chicago Ave, 312-2434846). $3. Seasonal. 44 Huarachitos at Moms Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant (5760 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-4671009). $4. 45 Five spice peanuts with lotus and burdock root at X-Marx (see xmarxchicago.com for info on dinners and locations). Dinners range from $50$65. 46 Pork and crab roe xiao long bao at Tao Ran Ju (2002 S Wentworth Ave, 312-808-1111). $5.95$6.95. 47 Gomae at Ukai (1059 W Belmont Ave, 773-8689900). $5. 48 Sweet-and-sour tomato confit at Cafe 676 (676 N Michigan Ave, 312-944-7676). $9. Seasonal. 49 Grapes from Mick Klug Farms (mickklugfarm. com). $2$3 per pound. Seasonal. 50 Poc chuck at Chilapan (2459 W Armitage Ave, 773-697-4597). $16.99. 51 Black pepper beef tenderloin at Double Li (228 W Cermak Rd, 312-842-7818). $12. 52 Chicken thigh confit at Kith & Kin (1119 W Webster Ave, 773-472-7070). $18. 53 Salsa verde at La Bombonera (3658 W Diversey Ave, 773-394-1375). Free with meal, $1.25/eight ounces to go. 54 Clam chowder at C-House (166 E Superior St, 312-523-0923). $8. Seasonal. 55 Onion soup at Bistro Bordeaux (618 Church St, Evanston, 847-424-1483). $8.50. 56 Posole verde at Restaurante Delicianas Mexicanas (4148 W 26th St, 773-522-5009). $7.75. 57 Pork belly ramen at Santouka (100 E Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, 847-956-6699). $7$10. 58 Seafood hot pot at Joy Yee Plus Shabu Shabu (2159 S China Pl, 312-842-8928). $8.50 $16.95. 59 Mr. G at J.P. Grazianos (901 W Randolph St, 312-666-4587). $7.25. 60 The cheese course at Sprout (1417 W Fullerton Ave, 773-348-0706). Served as part of $65 prix fixe and $40 vegetarian prix fixe. 61 Pappa al pomodoro at Hummingbird Kitchen (find it via twitter.com/hummingbirdtogo). $4. Seasonal. 62 Jibarito at La Bomba (3221 W Armitage Ave, 773-394-0106). $4. 63 Jerk chicken at Tropic Island (553 E 79th St, 773-224-7766). $3.31$9.92. 64 Scallop-uni tartar at Side Door Supper Club (sidedoordining.com). Dinners range from $60$80. 65 Fire chicken at Dancen (5114 N Lincoln Ave, 773-878-2400). $10. 66 Bentons country ham, butternut squash puree, toasted black walnuts, frise and maple-syrup crust at Rootstock (954 N California Ave, 773-292-1616). $9. Seasonal.

01 Cider-braised pork with johnnycakes at the Southern (1840 W North Ave, 773-342-1840). $9. 02 Spicy fried quail with pickled vegetables and biscuit at Nana (3267 S Halsted St, 312929-2486). $27, half order $17. 03 Pulled pork at Big Eds (2501 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, North Chicago, 847-5781901). $10.99. 04 Tri tip at Lillies Q (1856 W North Ave, 773-7725500). Half pound $9, pound $17. 05 Rib tips at Mr. Bills stand at Maxwell Market (Canal St and Roosevelt Rd, Sundays 10am2pm). $5. 06 Ribs at Uncle Johns (337 E 69th St, 773-8921233). Slab $16, half slab $10. 07 Suckling pig with lavender peaches and purslane at Balsan (11 E Walton St, 312-6461400). $26. Seasonal. 08 Lemon-ricotta pancakes at Prairie Fire (215 N Clinton St, 312-382-8300). $10. 09 Coffee cake at Inas (1235 W Randolph St, 312-226-8227). $2.99. 10 Simply Hotcakes at m. henrietta (1133 W Granville Ave, 773-761-9700). $6.25. 11 The Food Buddhas Loco Moco at Sunda (110 W Illinois St, 312-644-0500). $12. 12 Scones at the Four Seasons (120 E Delaware Pl, 312-649-2349). Served as part of $32 tea service. 13 Gimlet at Sable Kitchen & Bar (505 N State St, 312-755-9704). $13. 14 Butterscotch milkshake at M Burger (161 E Huron St, 312-254-8500). $3.32. Seasonal. 15 Swimming In It Punch at the Exchange (1270 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-342-5282). $45 for a bowl. 16 Poca-tini at Murasaki (211 E Ontario St, 312266-2280). $12. 17 Baume at Half Acre (halfacrebeer.com for retailers). $7.99. Seasonal. 18 Bar DeVille Cocktail at Bar DeVille (701 N Damen Ave, 312-929-2349). $12. 19 Blended margarita at Fuego (2047 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-252-1122). $8$9. 20 Coffee at Asado Coffee Co. (1432 W Irving Park Rd, 773-661-6530). Small cup $3. 21 The Riviera at the Violet Hour (1520 N Damen Ave, 773-252-1500). $12. Seasonal. 22 Marisol beer at Frontera Grill (445 N Clark St, 312-661-1434). $6.50. 23 Torino Fizz at the Whistler (2421 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-227-3530). $8. Seasonal. 24 Single steakburger at Devil Dawgs (2147 N Sheffield Ave, 773-281-4300). $1.73. 25 Hot dog at Seasons Lounge and Bar (120 E Delaware Pl, 312-649-2349). $12. 26 Burrata flatbread at Terzo Piano (Art Institute of Chicago, 159 E Monroe St, 312-443-8650). $16. Seasonal. 27 Popeye take-and-bake at Bricks on the Run (1940 N Elston Ave, 773-2522220). $14.95$16.95. 28 Beefburger at Top Notch Beefburger (2116 W 95th St, 773-445-7218). $4.12. 29 The bun at Franks N Dawgs (1863 N Clybourn Ave, 312-281-5187). With hot dog, $4. 30 Burger at Big Jones (5347 N Clark St, 773-2755725). $14. 31 Enchayotadas at Las Palmas (1835 W North Ave, 773-289-4991). $16. 32 New York strip steak at Epic (112 W Hubbard St, 312-222-4940). $41. 33 Spicy baby chicken with ginger and peppers at Spring World (2109-A S China Pl, 312-3269966). $11.10. 34 Goat bhutuwa at Cumin (1414 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-342-1414). $8. 35 Rabbit at Bonsoire (2728 W Armitage Ave, 773-486-7511). Part of an $85 six-course meal. Seasonal.

67 Pt and headcheese at Vincent (1475 W Balmoral Ave, 773-334-7168). $15. 68 Shrimp taco at La Lagartija Taqueria (132 S Ashland Ave, 312-733-7772). $2.75. 69 Crispy eggplant at Ruxbin (851 N Ashland Ave, 312-624-8509). $11. 70 Fries at Redhot Ranch (2072 N Western Ave, 773-772-6020). $2. 71 Fish and chips at Owen & Engine (2700 N Western Ave, 773-235-2930). $15. 72 Onion rings at Hopleaf (5148 N Clark St, 773334-9851). $5. 73 Fried chicken at Schallers Pump (3714 S Halsted St, 773-376-6332). $7.25. 74 Deep-fried deviled egg at the Purple Pig (500 N Michigan Ave, 312-464-1744). $5. 75 Fried naem-style pork ribs at TAC Quick Thai (3930 N Sheridan Rd, 773-327-5253). $8. 76 Butterscotch-bacon doughnut at Nightwood (2119 S Halsted St, 312-526-3385). $4. 77 Roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese baguette at La Boulangerie (2569 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-358-2569). $4. 78 Pita at Zaytune (3129 S Morgan St, 773-2546300). $1.04. 79 Chocolate croissant at Bake (2246 W North Ave, 773-384-7655). $3.50. 80 Garlic brioche monkey bread with prosciutto di parma at HotChocolate (1747 N Damen Ave, 773-489-1747). $11. Seasonal. 81 PB&J cookie at Floriole (1220 W Webster Ave, 773-883-1313). $1.75. 82 Crunchy chocolate peanut-butter bar at Sarahs Pastries & Candies (70 E Oak St, 312664-6223). $2.50. 83 Chocolate-chip cookie at Cookie Bar (2475 N Lincoln Ave, 773-348-0300). $1.25. 84 Oatmeal-chocolate-chip cookie at Potbelly (locations citywide, potbelly.com). $1.09. 85 Apple cake at Nightwood (2119 S Halsted St, 312-526-3385). $7. Seasonal. 86 Hot chocolate at Cassava (3338 N Clark St, 773-857-3039). $2.65. 87 Rice pudding at Ceres Table (4882 N Clark St, 773-878-4882). $5. 88 Chocolatepeanut butter cupcake at Sprinkles (50 E Walton St, 312-573-1600). $3.25. 89 Che at Saigon Sisters (567 W Lake St, 312496-0090). $7. 90 Askinosie chocolate bars at Marion Street Cheese Market (100 S Marion St, 708-7257200). $9$10.50. 91 Green tea cream puff at Beard Papas (108 N State St, 312-960-9000). $2$2.50. Seasonal. 92 Goat cheese-cashew-caramel gelato at Black Dog Gelato (859 N Damen Ave, 773-2353116). Small $3.35, pint $7. 93 Crpe cake with crescenza cheese at Ria (11 E Walton St, 312-646-1400). $12. Seasonal. 94 Trout at Alinea (1723 N Halsted St, 312-8670110). Part of $195 meal. Seasonal. 95 Lobster at Ria (11 E Walton St, 312-8804400). $48. 96 Chilled fresh housemade tofu at Restaurant Takashi (1952 N Damen Ave, 773-772-6170). $8. 97 Seafood tower at the Publican (837 W Fulton Market, 312-733-9555). $120. 24-hour notice required. 98 Ham-and-cheese empanada at XOCO (449 N Clark St, 312-334-3688). $3.25. 99 Beef tongue with masa at Girl & the Goat (809 W Randolph St, 312-492-6262). $12. 100 Housemade pappardelle with Maine lobster at Henri (18 S Michigan Ave, 312-5780763). $38.

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