Chicago dining scout

Sashimi moriawase @ Kabocha sports more flourishes than flavors. KABOCHA: 952 W. Lake, 312-666-6214

Wagyu beef tartare with chili-sesame won ton chips @ Kabocha is quite umami, indeed. KABOCHA: 952 W. Lake, 312-666-6214

Milanese trattoria Sofi Restaurant launches with robust flavors and pleasing starter plates.

The tiramisù @ Siena Tavern should come with four spoons and four espresso meringues. Don’t you think? Siena Tavern: 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322

Coccoli @ Siena Tavern were a first for me. Sort of the Italian version of Yorkshire pudding—with truffle honey instead of butter. Siena Tavern: 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322

I’ve never quite understood exactly what the brick does for brick chicken but I would order this one @ Siena Tavern again. Siena Tavern: 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322

On a quick grab-and-go lunch run to the new Clark Street place, butterscotch sticky buns stole the show from some nice, fresh sandwiches and salads.

Here's what you can drink soon as new mixologist Griffin Elliott shakes things up behind the bar at the West Loop spot.

A taste of the local take on the Cronut, which finally came to town in the form of Chicago Pastry's dossant.

On the first trip to the new Noble Square spot, a $7 hunk of love, Ms. Chris’s Bread Pudding, became a new favorite.