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Don’t even think about the phrase “too pretty to eat” — the shishito peppers at Vincent are too tasty not to eat. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Vincent, a splendid Andersonville bar and bistro, doesn’t do anything small — and the starters are no exception.
Stacked high in a sharing bowl with a large fork for spearing, the tempura shishito peppers ($8) are as addictive as French fries: battered and fried to steamy, crispy, green-golden perfection; piquant but not overly spicy.
The crunchy veggies are even better with the creamy, smoky and slightly sweet side of kimchee aioli for dipping. Don’t be shy about reaching for seconds, since this dish is guaranteed to go quickly once everyone at the table has a taste. 1475 W. Balmoral Ave., 773-334-7168,
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www.vincentchicago.com.Leah Pickett is a freelance writer.