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.
No Surprises With AAA's "Five Diamond" Restaurant Award Winners
Alpana Singh Leaves Lettuce Entertain You
Chicago wine lovers shed a few tears this morning as Lettuce Entertain You Wine and Sprits Director Alpana Singh announced her departure from the company.
Sampling French/Jewish Cuisine at Everest
Last Thursday, we were invited to dine at Everest, sampling some dishes from Joan Nathan's Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. Yesterday, NPR released its list of the best cookbooks of 2010 and, in a show of great judgement, Nathan's book was on the list. We had a chance to meet Nathan and eat her food, and learned about the rich Jewish history of France.
Do This: French-Jewish Cuisine and Cookbook Signing at Everest
Joan Nathan has authored a terrific new cookbook about French-Jewish cuisine, offering a set of recipes many food lovers have never seen. "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" takes readers through this previously under-documented food culture and includes twists on many traditional french specialties.

