Biz Ideas for Foodie Trust Fund Babies

I have fetishes for a few things, obviously, but New York City isn't one of them. It's a wonderful place for a visit to see some jazz and a great play over a weekend, but I'll never wish I lived there. I do however keep a running mental list of ideas that I wish Chicago would import:

24-hour cheap French bistros like French Roast (this, I lament regularly)

Absinthe bars

Asian tapas

Japanese pastry shops (to be fair, I think there's only one in NYC)
Zabar's grocery store

Produce markets in the neighborhoods (we need more, Mr. Daley)

The pizza and bagels leave me indifferent. Shoot me. But the above? Oh yes, yes, please.