Charlie Trotter's will close its doors in August. [Chicago Tribune]
Looking back on how Trotter shaped American dining. [Atlantic]
The average American consumed nearly a ton of food in 2011. [NPR]
Dipping into Switzerland's best fondue. [WSJ]
How to concoct a great Bloody Mary. [LAT]
Sasha Petraske to hold a cocktail conference in San Antonio. [Grub Street NY]
Foods that hydrate. [Chow]