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Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

It’s still OK to put ketchup on hot dogs

*This article was originally published in October 2014. We are republishing it today as part of our Craving: Sausages coverage, because the ketchup-on-hot-dogs debate is ever-present in Chicago. Perhaps you...
Fried margherita pizza at Fiamme has a crust that's both crispy and chewy.

Fried pizza at Fiamme

What we're talking about when we talk about pizza is, really, the crust. Toppings matter, of course, but the baseline for critiquing pizza is on the merits of the dough...
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Chorizo-beef date burger at Avec

The French Laundry has its Oysters and Pearls, Alinea has the Truffle Explosion, Nobu has miso black cod. Each is a signature dish forever tied to its restaurant. Avec has...