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Frogs, Snails, and Cocktails: A Chat with Top Chef's Dale Levitski

We caught up with Top Chef and Top Chef All Stars contestant Dale Levitski in Chicago to talk about his acclaimed restaurant Sprout, his new Frog n Snail, and his ultimate plans for expansion.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on August 07, 2012 at 1:11:35 PM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Restaurants
America's Best Summer Food Festivals

From garlic to lobster and from Maine to California, there are endless food (and drink) festivals throughout the summer that celebrate the bounty of this delicious season. Here are our top picks.

Posted by Adam Erace on July 23, 2012 at 5:17:06 PM EDT in Events, Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: Food, Festivals, Summer, Oregon, Maine, California, Philadelphia, Cocktails, New Orleans, Atlantic City,
Chicago Restaurants Pack Your Perfect Summer Picnic

To celebrate National Picnic Month (yep, that is a thing), a handful of Chicago restaurants are offering pre-packed picnics. Whether you take your fare to Grant Park or Millennium Park is up to you.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 11, 2012 at 2:00:41 PM EDT in Deals, Restaurants Tagged: Picnic, Restaurants
Soho House Announces Expansion of Five New Houses by 2014

The exclusive, jetsetter-friendly Soho House has announced five new houses in their international expansion, set to open over the next two years. We hope the world is ready for this kind of luxury.

Posted by Stephanie Buscema on May 30, 2012 at 5:14:00 PM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: News, Hotels, London, Istanbul, Toronto, Barcelona
Best Summer Road Trips for 2012

No matter your starting point, there are ample opportunities to hit the road this summer from coast to coast. Pack up the car, instead of the carry-on, and take one of our top summer road trip picks.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 21, 2012 at 2:08:27 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Car Travel, California, Florida, New York, Oregon
New Ivy Hotel Adds to Chicago's Boutique Scene

Chicago's boutique-hotel boom continues with the newly opened Ivy Hotel. It caters an urban eco-chic crowd with Lexus hybrid cars to get from spot to spot and iPads for check-in.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 15, 2012 at 2:03:17 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Hotels,
Six Last Minute Mother's Day Deals

Don't scrounge for a reject card at the pharmacy or rifle through the candy section this year. Make your last-minute Mother's Day gift count with one of these six sweet deals.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on May 03, 2012 at 4:31:49 PM EDT in Hotels, Events, Deals Tagged: Holidays, Hotels, Deals, Miami, Mexico, Los Angeles
Feast on Bold Delicacies to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, Dos Equis is testing the limits of your appetite and your will with the 10-day, multi-city Feast of the Brave taco truck competition.

Posted by Kimberly Jaso on May 01, 2012 at 5:06:40 PM EDT in News, Restaurants Tagged: Holidays, Events, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Dallas--Fort Worth
Five Must-Go Classical and Jazz Music Festivals this Summer

Get those picnic baskets and bottles of wine out. It's time to hit the great outdoors for the annual bevy of summer music festivals that take the country by storm, from Tanglewood to the Hollywood Bowl.

Posted by Alyssa Kim on April 24, 2012 at 2:08:46 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas, Hotels Tagged: Houston, Texas, New York City, New York, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California, Illinois, Festivals
Enjoy Free Concerts at Chicago's Millenium Park this Summer

There’s a lot to see AND hear at Chicago’s Millenium Park this summer.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 09, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged:

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