Now they are prized and pricey, found on mezzanines overlooking the kitchen or in glass-walled rooms adjoining the "hot line, " where cooks dish up their vittles.

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Anchored by the diminutive yet deeply flavorful birds, it is a light winter dish that speaks to Mr. Schwartz's love of contrasts: The quail is hot and sweet, the greens are cool, the pear slices are tender and the almonds add crunch.

WSJ: Michael Schwartz's Maple-Glazed Quail With Pear and Almond Salad | Slow Food Fast

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: New York or Neapolitan style pizza does not ship well, but deep dish travels magnificently, losing very little in translation, and since the best deep dish pizza, unlike the best thin crust pizza, does not require a special ultra-hot coal or wood burning oven, it lends itself to heating at home.

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