Wednesday, July 20, 2011

One Big Week For Local Pastry Chefs!

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The Bristol's Pastry Chef Amanda Rockman. (Photo: Amanda Rockman)

It's great to see pastry chefs finally getting a sweet taste of success in the city.

First, The Bristol's Amanda Rockman is set to be on the second season of Top Chef: Just Desserts. It premieres August 24 on Bravo, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Also, Eater Chicago reports that Stephanie Prida's leaving the two-starred ria for three-starred L20.

We're #1 When It Comes To Hot Dog Stands

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Hot Doug's photo via Complex

It's good to know that if you're craving pizza, hot dogs, burgers or tacos, there's no shortage of spots around town.

TheDailyMeal.com broke down the stats on how Chicago ranks with other major cities in a recent survey. By the way, we're #1 when it comes to hot dog stands!