If Snoop Was a Chef . . .

. . . he'd fit right in one particular kitchen inside a popular Chicago restaurant, according to a few details in this article from Eater.com.

They recently interviewed Jean-Luc Naret, the director of the Michelin Guide, and he had this to say about the ahem, funny smell wafting through the air:

Glamour is in the Air This Weekend . . .

Runway shots from last week's "Glamorama" in Minneapolis. (Photo: Emily Utne)


Ready or not, fall is on its way, which means we'll be back in boots and winter coats before you know it.

At least we'll all look good sloshing around in the snow—if we take good notes at two major fashion events going down on Friday.

A ticket to Macy's Glamorama is a necessity for every Chicago fashionista.

Who Is 'America's Hottest Culinary Couple?!'

My vote for Chicago's "hottest culinary couple:" Allison and Rob Levitt of Mado. (Photo: Rob Levitt)


The search is on for America's Hottest Culinary Couple, and I think we've got a great contender right here at home.

Young and hip couple Rob and Allie Levitt of Wicker Park's Mado—who made Bon Appetit's list of best new restos of 2009—would most certainly crush the competition. What we absolutely adore about this wonderfully stylish wife-and-husband team is that they use only local and sustainable ingredients in all dishes.

Sky-High Event at Signature Room

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will rock the 52nd annual "Chicago Air & Water Show" for three days this weekend.


This is certain to be the very best view in the city for the annual Air & Water Show this weekend, and we cannot believe The Signature Room has never done this before:

The restaurant atop the John Hancock Building hosts an all-day affair that includes an open bar and all-you-can-eat buffet created by Executive Chef Patrick Sheerin.

Here's what to expect on the menu:

Where Will They Be?!

Before Lollapalooza even began, 312DD started getting sightings.

The first one is none other than Lady Gaga, who was spotted Thursday at Delilah's, the spot with the largest selections of bourbon in the Midwest.

Since everyone's gotta eat and drink, drop me a line, hit me up here and lemme know if you see one of your favorite stars out and about this weekend . . .

Some Mighty, Mighty Bites . . .

Executive Chef William Alexander working the line at new Little Italy eatery, One. Six One. (Photo: One. Six One)


Hey, guys, there are a ton of things going on beyond Lolla this weekend, especially when it comes to delicious dishes.

For example, we checked out One. Six One a few weeks ago during its grand-opening weekend. The contemporary Little Italy resto's menu was all over the globe, but we were particularly pleased with the Smoked Wild Duck Gumbo.

Where He Dined—And With Whom—On His B-Day. . .

. . . Wednesday night was none other than Graham Elliot, the quirky River North spot that's gotten more attention than any other restaurant in the city recently because of neverending buzz.

New Tru Chef Joins 'Taste of the Nation' Lineup

Tru Executive Chef/partner Anthony Martin (Photos: Tru)


The new executive chef/partner at fancy four-star Tru loves Lil’ Wayne, rides a hog to work every day and once waited four-and-a-half hours at Kuma's Corner for a Black Sabbath Burger (topped with blackening spice, chili, pepper Jack and red onion).

So it is no surprise that the 29-year-old Anthony Martin—who turns 30 on Sept. 23—is adding a bit of spice to the menus once ruled over by former executive chef Rick Tramanto.

Make no mistake. Dude's got some pretty big shoes to fill, as Tramanto helped put Tru on the culinary map with former executive pastry chef Gale Gand. But as a fearless former visual artist whose fascination with architecture creeps ever so often into his creations, we have no doubt he'll succeed.