Boka For a long time, Gale Gand (Tru) and Mindy Segal (Hot Chocolate) have been the pastry queens of Chicago, and few have graced the firmament they inhabit. Over separate dining experiences in the last few months, I think I’ve finally found two heirs to the throne. Elizabeth Dahl at Boka—who matches savory and sweet goods like blackberries and corn or buckwheat, and sorrel and blueberries—is so good, she actually outshines her more than competent savory cooking boss, nine year vet of Charlie Trotter’s, Giuseppe Tentori. Going back to a restaurant is generally an occupational hazard for me, as I rarely have time to cover all of the new stuff opening in town. That said, ever since I had her...
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