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The final bites of a meal can often leave a lasting impression. That’s why Chicago’s top restaurants and pastry chefs have focused on creating memorable desserts that diners should save room for.

As a restaurant critic and columnist, I cover culinary stars and the evolution of a dining scene that helps define our identity, one plate at a time.