We always eagerly await the Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago issue - especially the food and drink section, of course - for two reasons. First, it allows us to vehemently disagree with the results of the public polls (Paulina Meat Market beats Butcher and Larder? Margie's Candies beats Black Dog Gelato?) and because of the great categories the critics come up with so they can include the restaurants they want to include. more ›

The Reader just released it's "Best Of Chicago" poll, and the paper's readers picked Chicagoist as their favorite local blog! Thanks to all of you who voted, we'll continue to do our best to deserve that top spot! more ›