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 There are few things more satisfying than hot, crispy, thinly-sliced fried potatoes.  I tend to respect folks who cut Idaho russets all day long, par-blanching them first, and then, right before an order comes in, frying them a second time to crisp them up.

Paul Greenberg has spent much of his life around fish.

Several years ago while on a trip to San Francisco, I managed to devour a luscious bread pudding from the legendary Tartine Bakery on a Sunday morning. Then about two years ago, I felt as if I had experienced it all over again, except this time it was in Andersonville, at M. Henry during brunch.

On November 13th, the 4th Annual "Pinot Days" hits Chicago's Navy Pier, bringing with it some of the top producers from around the globe.

Good food only gets better when paired with the right drink, so this week's forecast highlights dining experiences that will satisfy both your hunger and thirst.