On Friday, the 22nd, The Kids' Table offers its "Kids/Parents Night Out!"‚  Instead of leaving the kids home with a babysitter, you can drop them off at this adorable cooking school where they can find their inner Giada. Kids 4 - 10 yrs.

Jose Garces, Iron Chef (photocourtesy The Food Network)Allez Cuisine!‚  Jose Garces hails from Philadelphia - where he has five restaurants - but he also is quick to point out his Chicago roots.‚  Growing up on the Northwest Side in an Ecuadorian-American household, Garces

mussels and sauvignon blanc from the town of Barwon Heads in Victoria, Australia Attention all Aussie-philes: "The Donald's" Chicago chef - Oz native Frank Brunacci - spearheads the Trump International Hotel & Tower's second annual "Australia Week," with activities

The Italian beef and meatball sandwiches from Fabulous Freddie'sAs some of you know by now, I'm in the midst of a month-long search for winter comfort; the kinds of dishes that make you want to throw on your pajamas and take a nap after eating.‚  So far this month on ABC 7, I'v

On Wednesday, the 20th, Sushisamba is hosting a simultaneous "Meet & Tweet" at its four locations across the country (Chicago, Miami, New York, Las Vegas). Guests will be live streaming conversations using the hashtag #sstwtup, while special rolls and cocktails are served.

Whenever I long for a taste of the pastry shops of Vienna, I can head over to Julius Meinl, which now has two cafe locations in the city, plus a new patisserie and coffee shop.

Crofton on Wells Chicago Originals Restaurant Week (more like two weeks) begins today. Participating restaurants are offering three and four-course fixed menus for $29.10, until the 31st. For a list of participating restaurants, check out their website.