MB's Laurel Touby couldn't get out of Chicago in time for lunch, so she asked me to fill in. Mind you, diners, I am more of a reading- and-writing type. I know all the boldfaced names in print, but alas, not so much in person. Laurel will be back next week with better coverage. And oh, did you notice her and Michael's in The Washington Post today? The clip was passed around the restaurant and was a "so did you see..." topic among diners and staff alike.

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