Sons and daughters of the world, this Sunday is the time when the institutional forces of card companies, restaurants and FTD join up to force you to worship your moms. Know what? Even the most cynical of us knows that she deserves it. So take her out somewhere nice on Sunday! Here's a list of some great mother's day dining events - and best of all, they all still have space. Make your reservations now. A great tip: If you can't find something you like, drop the idea of brunch. Mom can stay up a little later, and there are still PLENTY of reservations to be had for dinner at all of your favorite spots. more ›

News has been trickling in that some restaurants are extending discounts beyond the official dates of Chicago Restaurant Week. The promotion, which is always wildly popular, has been filling dining rooms all over Chicago. Chef Sarah Grueneberg, of Spiaggia, told us that Cafe Spiaggia did over 100 lunch covers yesterday, when their average Wednesday runs about 40. Takeaway? If you haven't made your reservations, make them now. But at some restaurants, the discounts don't end at the end of the week. more ›

The official Chicago Restaurant Week starts February 18th, and with over 200 restaurants participating, it might help to have a few suggestions before you starting making reservations. Restaurants will be offering prix fie menus, costing $22 for lunch and either $33 or $44 for dinner. At those prices, it makes sense to make reservations now. Below, the Chicagoist food staff gives you our recommendations for some great meals and great deals. more ›

In France, the release of the year's first Beaujolais Nouveau is the occasion for a giant party. The third Thursday of November marks the date, and the wine is shipped around the world in secret and cannot be opened before that time. The wine is meant to be drunk extremely young, so it all has to be drunk now - after one or two years, it won't be fit for much. more ›

We've been reading My Last Supper, a book that asks 50 chefs what they would eat for their last meal. It made us wonder about what we'd choose for our last meal if our choices were limited to restaurants in Chicago. Here are some of our picks: more ›