Laurent Tourondel Closes Chicago's BLT American Brasserie

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
BLT American Brasserie's Butcher Burger and Fries
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Laurent Tourondel closed his Chicago venture, BLT American Brasserie, on April 29 after only being open for five months. The restaurant's location in Chicago's... read more

Chef Masa Takayama Will Debut Tetsu at ARIA, Las Vegas

Posted by Elaine and Scott Harris, Special Contributor
Masa Will Debut a New Vegas Restaurant
This August, Michelin-decorated chef Masa Takayama will introduce the first teppan concept to his culinary repertoire: Tetsu, located at ARIA Resort & Casino. His new venue will be an intimate... read more

An Iconic New Orleans Dining Guide

Posted by GutterGourmet, Special Contributor
Commander's Palace
I was so happy to return to New Orleans after a too-long hiatus since 2005 when that b*tch, Katrina, devastated my adored city. Rather than repeat reviews and lists of restaurants already on The... read more

Another Michelin-Starred Chef Joins the List of Las Vegas Culinary All-Stars

Posted by Elaine and Scott Harris, Special Contributor
Gordon Ramsay Steak opening in Las Vegas
Internationally renowned chef Gordon Ramsay announced that Gordon Ramsay Steak, his first restaurant in Las Vegas, will open Friday, May 11, at Paris Las Vegas. His newest U.S. venture will offer... read more

11 Most Bizarre Food Museums

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
The Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
Going to a museum is no longer considered an upper-crust activity — that is, as far as the world's first pizza museum is concerned. Set to open its doors this summer in Philadelphia, Pizza... read more

Get Your Grill on at the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Big Apple BBQ Block Party
In case the bout of gorgeous weather doesn't have all you New Yorkers (or New York visitors) psyched for summer, here's another reason to look forward to sweaty, humid summer days: The Big... read more

Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern Headline Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Tom Colicchio
If you haven't had your fill of food festivals, Atlantic City's annual festival is popping up July 26 to 29, 2012, and Anne Burrell, Tom Colicchio, Robert Irvine, Aarón Sanchez, Buddy... read more

America’s Greenest Restaurants of 2012

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
The Publican in Chicago
With Earth Day approaching (it's April 22), restaurants nationwide are looking to tout their green initiatives. For diners looking to keep their environmental footprint in check while eating out... read more