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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]