Host Catherine De Orio welcomes guest reviewers Lucy Fang, John Rekoumis, and Michael Beetley who weigh in on Chicago area eateries Vito & Nick's, Psistaria, and Owen & Engine.

Fashion and food are two of the world’s most amorous artistic mediums, but so rarely do the two worlds intersect, aside from the occasional Lady Gaga red carpet appearance. Forming a new synergy of food and fashion is Sophie’s, a glistening addition to the Magnificent Mile that seamlessly bridges the gap between fashion and food via a space befitting a runway and dishes as alluring as haute couture.
 

Throughout the month of February and March, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse and Le Cordon Bleu Chicago partner for what is essentially the American Idol of culinary school competitions, the Culinary Clash. Said clash marks one of the most elaborate competitions and scholarship efforts to date for Le Cordon Bleu. The multi-tiered event that allows culinary students to vie for a chance to cook alongside Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse’s executive sous chef Craig Couper and have their menu featured at the Mag Mile restaurant.