Jennifer Hudson will sing a tribute to Whitney Houston at tonight's Grammy Awards, a person was killed after crashing head-on into a CTA bus, and other news. more ›

Leading the charge, unsurprisingly, is Alinea, with an average check total of $736. that places Grant Achatz's restaurant at fourth on the list. more ›

Alinea, Arun's, Charlie Trotter's, Everest and Tru all retained their Five Diamond ratings. This makes us question the relevance of AAA's rankings and whether they reflect the current state of Chicago's restaurant scene. more ›

Buy gently-used treasures from Frontera, Alinea, Charlie Trotter's and more, and the money goes to a good cause. more ›

If you're a cupcake lover, you have to read this post - Sweet Sensations Lemon Meringue cupcake will make you swoon. more ›

Oh, Charlie Trotter’s. It is so choice. But recently, diners at Trotter’s were not only sophisticated foodies, but the kids from Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, who were enjoying a signature eight-course meal, compliments of the house. more ›

The S. Pellegrino list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants was announced yesterday. Both Alinea and Charlie trotter's made the cut: the House of Achatz settles in at #21 while Trotter's lands at #38. What is notable about the two restaurants' inclusion on the lsit is that Alinea jumped up fifteen spaces from its debut on last year's list, while Trotter's fell eight spots. more ›