We know that Sound Opinions hosts Jim Derogatis and Greg Kot have some staunch viewpoints on popular music. But how would they fare if they veered out of their comfort zone? Say, at a dinner? more ›

While it's now wise to take a wait-and-see approach to the opening of Dale Levitski's long-planned West Loop outpost Town and Country, the "Top Chef 3" runner-up is also jumped on the supper club bandwagon. Levitski is cooking a weekly dinner at Relax Lounge (1450 W. Chicago Ave.) from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. For $25, it's worth a shot. [UrbanDaddy] more ›

Before last week it had been a while since we caught up with local underground chef Efrain Cuevas, so we RSVP'd to his latest dinner, which was to be held on the rooftop of a grocery store on the north side. The location turned out to be fortuitous as Cuevas was able to buy most of the spices, herbs and vegetables for the dinner at the store. more ›