Easter is fast approaching and you don't have reservations yet. Admit it, you forgot - its nothing to be ashamed of! Well, don't worry. Here's a round-up of some great Easter spots, all of which still have availability as of right now. As always, call to confirm. more ›

Bin 36, one of our favorite spots, is hosting a particularly comprehensive New Year’s Eve party, and spots are still available. If you already have evening plans, Bin 36 is offering a 4-course early meal, seating from 5:30-7:00, so you can grub up before you head out to your drinking and carousing. The early dinner is $55 per person, a good deal for a meal on New Year’s Eve. more ›

Next week the mighty Pinot grape will be celebrated in the form of Pinot Days. Pinot Days festival planners have tapped oenophile chefs like Brian Millman of Uncommon Ground and Randy Zweiban of Province and notable sommeliers to host dining events all weeklong. One don't-miss event - a Pinot Days “Dinner Party” with Brian Duncan and Chef John Caputo at Bin 36 on Thursday, November 11 at 5pm. more ›

Fellow at-home cooks, we heard your call and we want to answer it - more recipes, more ways to help you in the kitchen. Chicagoist is taking submissions to build a monthly cooking, wine, beer and spirits class calendar. Please e-mail me to submit your class to our monthly calendar. more ›

Last week, Chuck posted the news of Bin 36's renovation and all-new menu. After a year of specials to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Bin 36 is trying to freshen things up, which is understandable for a restaurant that has flourished for so long in our competitive restaurant market. more ›

BIN 36 just followed up a year-long 10-year celebration by unveiling a $100,000 renovation of their interior, a new American bistro menu and an expanded cheese menu, including "a fresh array of eight composed flights to encourage exploration." The revamped menu by chef John Caputo incorporates artisan cheeses throughout, including Gougeres with Truffle Honey and a Grilled Cheese Trio and Brown Sugar-Cured, Slow-Roasted Pork Loin Chop with gorgonzola polenta. All menu items may be paired with wine recommendations from BIN 36's Brian Duncan. more ›

Back in 2007 when Chef John Caputo (of Bin 36) opened A Mano, we were big fans. We went for the homemade gelato, the Italian wines and the great seafood. A Mano had an unfortunate flood that closed the restaurant until early 2009 and, to be honest, we hadn’t been back since. more ›

Continuing its year-long celebration of ten years in business, BIN 36 is serving $3 cheese flights throughout the month of October. The promotion also coincides with the rollout of BIN 36's new cheese menu. more ›

— Automatic Burger blog more ›

For wine lovers, blind tastings are a fun way to gauge their knowledge. For wine poseurs, a blind tasting is a great way to take the wind out of their sails. more ›

Bin 36 is running a series of monthly deals to celebrate their 10th anniversary - this is the best one yet. For the rest of March, they're selling 25 different wines for $10 a bottle. You can either drink this wine with your dinner or buy it in their retail shop and carry it home. A $10 bottle in a restaurant with a selection as varied as Bin 36 is an amazing bargain. We took a great wine class from their Wine Director, Brian Duncan, just last month. Gourmet magazine named him their 2008 Wine Director of the Year, so you know the wines are going to be great! We'll be there this weekend for sure. more ›

Anthony laid out some of the great reasons to try a restaurant during Chicago Restaurant Week and I have to echo them here. It's a great opportunity to try some places on which you might not otherwise risk your hard earned cash (or credit). 3 course meals - $22 for lunch, $32 for dinner. Be sure to check out the actual menu items being offered. You can see the restaurant week menu by: 1) clicking here, then 2) choose the restaurant you're considering and 3) click on the Restaurant Week Menu button - You can also make your reservations on this page (after step 2). more ›

We've got some Election Night Specials. Punch your ballot and drink card in the same evening. Then you won't care who wins until you wake up and turn on the news and have to gnaw your arm off so you don't wake her up. Whatevs! more ›