BRIEF: My (almost) favorite dishes from 2014

Dec. 29--Last week, my colleague Phil Vettel and I unveiled our 10 favorite dishes we ate in Chicago restaurants in 2014. Narrowing the list down to five each was yeoman's work, and we were pained to leave out a number of worthy contenders.

So here, now, are my favorite dishes of the past year that just didn't make the cut.

--Tofu from Sumi Robata Bar

--Crispy tripe tacos from La Chaparrita

--Roast chicken from Chicken Shop

--Schmaltz smashed potatoes from Honey Butter Fried Chicken

--Arancini from Forno Rosso

--Carbonara wings from Gabutto Burger

--Omelette from Au Cheval

--Tonkotsu ramen from Wasabi

--Miyazaki beef "tom yum" from Grace

--Pork ribs from Green Street Smoked Meats

--Dirty rice from Analogue

--Boudin noir from Parachute

What's your favorite dish from 2014? Let us know at ctc-dining@tribune.com and we may publish it in the Tribune.

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