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    DINING GUIDE | THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN 54 THE DAILY NORTHWESTERN | DINING GUIDE 2012

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    Torta Di Cioccolata Bravo! CucinaItaliana, 1701 Maple Ave.

    Ask to see the dessert menu and your waiterwill bring you a tray of treats. While the chocolatechip bread pudding and tiramisu are tempting, itsthe torta di cioccolata thats to die for. is isnt yourordinary chocolate cake with some ice cream on theside. is dessert will take your taste buds on a tripto Italy. Picture this: a moist chocolate cake sits in themiddle of a creamy vanilla bean sauce. Your fork cutseasily into this delicate, warm cake, only to have a rich

    chocolate lling slowly ooze out. e vanilla beangelato on the top sinks down and gradually soaksinto the molten cake, adding a complementary coolbite to the richness. A drizzling of chocolate saucenishes o this perfectly sized treat.

    Red Velvet Cake Bat 17, 1709Benson Ave.

    ough Bat is the place to go for juicy burgersand tall beer towers, the dessert case in the back shouldnot be missed. What stands out from all the rest with its towering height and deep red color is Bats red velvet cake. Every slice is a generous servingof three layers of silky red velvet cake separated with

    cream cheese icing. e sweet icing pairs perfectlywith the mild chocolate cake. A delicate dusting of redvelvet cake pieces covers the outside frosting.

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    Le Peep, 827 Church St.Known for its delicious food fresh off the

    griddle or the skillet, Le Peep is a fantastic placeto take your family and friends. The pancakeflavors are a delightful combination of sweet,gooey and crunchy, boasting mixings such asblueberry and granola, cranberry almond andbanana walnut. Not feeling up for breakfast?No problem. Le Peep offers a variety of lunchoptions, ranging from Da Cheezy Beef sandwichfeaturing roast beef and cheese melted on Texas

    toast to a sandwich topped with spinach, turkeyand melted swiss cheese. Le Peep opens brightand early at : a.m. on the weekdays and a.m.on the weekends, so rise and shine and get onover for a hearty meal.

    Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop, 825Church St.

    Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop is the place to go ifyoure in the mood for some southern cuisine. eweekend brunch menu, served from a.m. to p.m.,has a variety of token southern dishes to choosefrom, including country steak and eggs, catsh andeggs, Cajun biscuits and jambalaya omelets. If youremore suited to a lunch option, try a poboy sandwichwith shrimp, oyster or catsh, or a mini southernsampler that includes red beans, gumbo and jamba-

    laya served with rice. With so many delicious optionsto choose from, yall need to come on down and trya little Dixie cookin.

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    CVS, 1711 Sherman Ave.After shopping for the hot-

    test new summer looks in E-town,youre probably running a little low

    on cash. Stop by CVS for an ArizonaArnold Palmer. eyre never morethan cents, and sometimes youcan even get two for the price of one.Its ounces of quality, dirt-cheaprefreshment.

    Kafein, 1621 Chicago Ave.If youre looking to boost your

    hipster cred, theres only one placeto go. Kafein boasts the Cadillac ofNU-area lemonade. e Fruity Lem-onade (.), mixed with various fruitavors, cant be beat.

    NorbucksPerfect for an hour spent reading on the

    Lakell, Norbucks iced Tazo Tea lemonadeavoids one of the classic pitfalls of lemonade:being too sweet. It wont give you the energyboost of some of the sweeter drinks, but ifyou frequent Norbucks, youve got plenty ofcaeine already. Drop the . on the ventiso youre not le with a plastic cup of ice aerthree quick sips.

    For an on-the-go Starbucks treat, grab the newStrawberry Lemonade Refresher. Not only will itquench your thirst, but this sparkling juice drink

    also contains green coee extract for a natural energyboost.

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    Harolds Chicken, 6952 N. Clark St.As a native Chicagoan, Harolds has a special

    place in my heart and in my childhood. Packedwith a bevy of fries and a s mall side of coleslaw,these wings easily y high at the top of the pack.What makes the dierence are an impeccablyseasoned batter and a tangy mild s auce.

    Buffalo Joes, 812 Clark St.Paired with extra ranch sauce and a side of

    buffalo chips, a -piece order of spicy wingsfrom Buffalo Joes is a sure treat. But theressomething for everyone with other options formild, barbecue and even jalapeno-loaded sui-cide sauce. Though the size of the wings veeron the smaller side, they pack a punch of bothmeat and flavor. When it comes to hot wings,Buffalo Joes stands head and shoulders abovelocal competitors, including many Chicagoestablishments.

    Wings Over Evanston, 1115

    Emerson St.While not the best with bone-in wings, WingsOver Evanston consistently masters the art ofboneless chicken. e variety of sauces and dryrubs proves mind blowing while glancing the

    menu. Youd be hard pressed to nd be tter wa efries in the area, especially their cajun-avoredoering. e meal may be a bit overpriced, butyoull be well satised if youre a fan of boneless.

    Lulus, 804 Davis St.is isnt a wing place per se, but one of their

    menu items is most deserving of a shout out. Hav-ing had the spicy chicken wings multiple times,what brings me back is the balance between thecrispy batter and the tenderness of the meat.Combined with the sweet sesame and chili pepperglaze, these small drumsticks make a delectabletreat. Lulus spicy chicken wings are great a lacarte, and even better combined with other dimsum menu items.

    Evanston Chicken Shack, 1925 N.Ridge Ave.

    A crowd favorite with townies and North-western students alike, Chicken Shack on Ridgenear Emerson is a classic greasy spoon joint that

    keeps crowds coming back for more. e crispi-ness of the batter wins the day with these wings,for me.

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    Now that were finallyfree of 55 degree, rainy

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    Whether its just a craving forsomething sweet or the needto celebrate after a long dayof cramming, these dessertsare the perfect solution for anyoccasion.

    From pancakes and crepes, to some fine southern cuisine, any ofthese restaurants would make for an undeniably delectable weekendbrunch outing.

    Lets be honest: Everyone loves chicken wings. Unfortunately, notall wings are created equal. Heres what you should expect whilefluttering around for a bite of crispy chicken.