Hey, does anyone know if the Mexican chef Armando Cobian is still cooking in Chicago? I used to go the little Maya Mexican Grill in Villa Park before it closed down a couple of years ago. Thanks. (0 replies, last updated by joe_jaguar July 21, 2008)

I’m not sure that I’d put anyone out there on the cutting edge of cuisine down here in South America. There are certainly chefs who are working with molecular cooking techniques – here in Buenos Aires you have... (5 replies, last updated by Casa SaltShaker October 18, 2008)

Another article linked to the right of that one delk mentioned also had a link for 7 preview clips that Bravo has released: http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2008/02/top-chef-4-get.html The first video does... (2 replies, last updated by LindaWhit February 17, 2008)

I managed to find out where they filmed the Top Chef 3 Finale... and ALMOST got in. Read my entire account of it here: www.thirdcoasttoast.blogspot.com. GAH! At least TC4 is still filming in Chicago. (11 replies, last updated by third coast toast October 5, 2007)

I live in Chicago too!!! So jealous that you saw parts of the filming process! I was at the wrong places at the wrong times :(. Sooo excited though!!!!!!!!!!!! I need my Top Chef fix. Thank goodness for the holiday special! (8 replies, last updated by Chew on That December 14, 2007)

's blockbuster summer exhibition Rodin: In His Own Words-Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, will recreate a lively French market and offer guests the unique opportunity to taste French cuisine created by... (0 replies, last updated by schris6 June 18, 2009)

Not a native...Can somebody help? I’ll be going there in January and like to eat in restaurants where the Chef actually works the place, instead of getting worked over by hype. (8 replies, last updated by mckeeg22 January 9, 2009)

Just came across this article on chicagotribune.com: http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2007/07/top-chefcooks.html 'Top Chef' cooks up a move to Chicago Bravo has ordered up another season of "Top Chef (26 replies, last updated by Chew on That December 3, 2007)

in MSP). Then I come on here to read people’s thoughts on the glimpse into Chicago/Top Chef 4/etc. and there isn’t even a word (granted, I’m still waking up and maybe glossed over the search function). It was nice... (59 replies, last updated by Miss Needle December 16, 2007)

Another place that DOES have a chef's table (they call it a "chef's bar") is Avenues, where you can watch Graham Elliot Bowles perform his culinary magic. It is one of the very best restaurants in Chicago (and in the entire... (8 replies, last updated by EvanstonFoodGuy May 16, 2007)

Help! I’m planning a drive from Chicago to Pittsburgh, and I want to stop at a restaurant I read about, if only I could find the review. It’s in a smaller town, opened by two Chicago transplants including one who used... (3 replies, last updated by nsxtasy November 1, 2007)

to win, i like stephanie, richard, dale— in no particular order. they are the top tier. it would be cool to see stephanie win because it’s top chef chicago and her restaurant is in chicago. dale also has hometown... (58 replies, last updated by Pete Oldtown April 26, 2008)

Can I get a few recommendations for dining near the downtown core. We’re staying at the Fairmont. I’m a Sommelier and was a chef in Italy for a number of years, but am looking for something not too posh. We will be... (3 replies, last updated by jbw October 12, 2009)

Anyone know where they are taping the LIVE reveal in Chicago on Wednesday 10/3? (0 replies, last updated by Chew on That September 28, 2007)

Hey everyone, I’m gonna be in Chi-town for Thursday and Friday (9,10) and staying in the Wrigley Field Area. I’m looking for one nice dinner Thurs. night (around $100/person before drinks range) and uniquely Chicago... (7 replies, last updated by janet T October 6, 2008)