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Exactly how it sounds..unedited table settings around town

On the table: Cafe des Architectes

The table at brunch; loved the fresh pastry basket and French press coffee

The table at brunch; loved the fresh pastry basket and French press coffee

2 plates, 2 coffee cups, 2 water glasses, 2 knives, 2 butter knives, 2 forks, tower of jam, salt, pepper, sugar packets, 2 saucers, 2 spoons, green plant. Sofitel Water Tower, 20 E. Chestnut St., 312.324.4063

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On the table: West Town Tavern

IMG_47602 plates, 2 napkins, 4 forks, 2 knives, 2 wine glasses, 2 water glasses, salt, pepper, votive. 1329 W Chicago Ave., 312.666.6175

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On the table: Blackbird

I love how the vase and flowers resemble a deviled egg

I love the little details in this elegant setting, especially how the vase and flowers resemble a deviled egg, and how the forks face downwards

2 napkins, 4 forks, 2 knives, 2 butter knives, 2 plates, 2 water glasses, vase with yellow flowers. 619 W. Randolph St., 312.715.0708

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On the table: La Luce

One of my favorite spots for old-school Italian. Cool downstairs wine cellar and great cannoli

One of my favorite spots for old-school Italian. Cool downstairs wine cellar and great cannoli

2 plates, 2 water glasses, 2 napkins, salt, pepper, sugar packets, olive oil, flowers, 2 knives, 4 forks, menu specials. 1393 W. Lake St., 312.850.1900

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On the table: The Silver Palm

It's been like 2 weeks since my last Three Little Pigs. Cravings have begun.

It's been like 2 weeks since my last Three Little Pigs. Cravings have begun.

4 napkins, 4 knives, 4 forks, 1 honey bear, 1 candle, ketchup, salt, pepper, sriracha sauce. 768 N. Milwaukee Ave., 312.666.9322

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On the table: Terzo Piano

Bright, beautiful room, wood-fire oven, terrific view, modern yet comfortable chairs, Italian-influenced lunch fare by Chef Tony Mantuano

Bright, beautiful room, wood-fire oven, terrific view, modern yet comfortable chairs, Italian-influenced lunch fare by Chef Tony Mantuano

4 napkins, 4 water glasses, 4 plates, 8 knives, 8 forks, olive oil, 4 rubber placemats. Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing, 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312.443.8650

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On the table: Hub 51

IMG_19514 napkin rolls, 4 glasses, salt. 51 W. Hubbard St., 312.828.0051

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On the table: Salute Wine Bar

 

Tasty wines, homemade limoncello and killer colata del tonno (cured tuna mixed with pepperoncini, celery, red onion, capers topped with fontina cheese on toasted bread)

Tasty wines, homemade limoncello and killer colata del tonno (cured tuna mixed with pepperoncini, celery, red onion, capers topped with fontina cheese on toasted bread)


2 napkin rolls, 2 glasses, votive. 46 E. Superior St., 312.664.0100

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