Joly Wins World Class Bartender of the Year; Three Dots Anniversary Party; More

LONDON—Chicago can now boast the world's best bartender, according to the Diageo World Class competition. The Aviary's Charles Joly bested bartenders from around the globe today in London, finishing with a punch served in a treasure chest full of dry ice-induced smoke, bearing a Chicago flag. [EaterWire]

RIVER NORTH—Stop by Three Dots and a Dash on Monday to celebrate the tiki bar's first anniversary. Five new cocktails will be available, the first 150 people take home free T-shirts and tote bags, and two new mugs will be unveiled. [EaterWire]

FOOD MEDIA—In case you haven't noticed, Serious Eats Chicago is basically kaput. Michael Gebert pens a farewell note in The Reader. [Reader]