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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 

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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The eight dishes we can't wait to wake up to
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25 standout pastas, steaks and more
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Seven bowls worth savoring
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26 ways to start a meal
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17 perfect endings
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Seven unforgettable sips
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Three lasting caffeine jolts
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Heather Shouse's top three of the year
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Four best foods on wheels
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