Plus: A couple of beer dinners are available with Goose Island and Great Lakes Brewing.
She sampled some pretty classic sounding cocktails.
What we think about the Zagat picks.
Bourdain may hate Achatz's restaurant, but he respects the man.
Achatz lists five of his favorite spots to eat in Chicago.
This video showcases a day in the life of Alinea complete with a rocking soundtrack.
A couple of bloggers get defensive over quotes by chefs.
Now that he's softened up to Emeril, who is Anthony Bourdain ranting about in his follow-up to Kitchen Confidential? A first look.
The foodie fantasty is expensive, but is actually impressive.
Chicago chefs were shut out of some of the main categories, but still won a few key awards
Grant Achatz just announced a new bar and restaurant.
Grant Achatz drops news of two new places he plans to open.
The Chicago restaurant was the top rated American restaurant in The S. Pellegrino's World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2010
The website believes Alinea should be the top contender.
Alinea named the most influential Chicago restaurant in history.
Plus: Binge drinking in the UK turns political, and Whole Foods starts recycling wine corks.