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100 best things we ate (and drank) in 2011

TOC’s critics pick their favorite dishes of 2011

By Julia Kramer, Heather Shouse and David Tamarkin 

Steak tartare at Maude's Liquor Bar

Photo: Colin Beckett

This was a big year for Chicago food. And, as evidenced by our favorite dishes and drinks, it was also a delicious one.

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Breakfast and brunch
The eight dishes we can't wait to wake up to
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Entrées
25 standout pastas, steaks and more
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Soups and stews
Seven bowls worth savoring
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Appetizers, small plates and sides
26 ways to start a meal
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Desserts and sweets
17 perfect endings
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Cocktails
Seven unforgettable sips
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Coffee and tea
Three lasting caffeine jolts
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Beer
Heather Shouse's top three of the year
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Food trucks
Four best foods on wheels
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