WEST LOOP—If you're a fan of Top Chef, you may want to get over to Girl & The Goat by 6:30. Bravo is hosting a finale party and they're having a red carpet with Gail Simmons, Stephanie Izard, Bethenny Frankel, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast members, Tony Mantuano and various contestants from All-Stars. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN—We already knew it but it was confirmed that when NoMI reopens in June following a top-to-bottom makeover that Ryan LaRoche will serve as the restaurant's executive chef. Congrats to Ryan! [EaterWire]
ST. CHARLES—If you're out in the western 'burbs and craving a solid Mexican-focused weekend brunch, Fat Rosie's now has you covered. And yes, they have a solid bloody mary. [EaterWire]