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"You can’t talk about iconic Chicago sandwiches without mentioning the jibarito, a genius creation that swaps out bread for tostones and was created in 1996 at a spot called Borinquen Restaurant. Unfortunately, that original place closed, but its sibling, Borinquen Lounge in North Center, carries on the family tradition by stuffing crispy flattened plantains with thin strips of steak, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, mayo, and a generous spread of garlic paste on top." - nick allen, john ringor, adrian kane