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This is why I'm Hot....Dog.
We looked all over for the best hot dog's here are the final four.

Lets face it, this is a pizza lovers town.
So we wanted to know where is the place to grab the best pie.
After some serious polling here's how you guys voted.

Pequod's

More after the jump...

We searched the city to see who had the best ribs and had our wet-naps ready.

Good thing we're not allerigic to tequilla. Because this story never would have happened.
We're throwing down Chicago's best 'Ritas.

This week’s DVD pick of the week comes courtesy of one of America’s most polarizing figures. More on “Sicko,” one of Michael Moore’s best films, after the jump…..

So maybe "love" is a stretch... but a girl can dream, right? Chicago's own Vince Vaughn was on the red carpet last night for the premiere of his new holiday flick "Fred Claus", and I was right there with him!!! I was drooling. But you'll have to watch tonight to see all the "magic" happen...

He is, pehaps, my favorite Chicago celeb... and yours? Are you a Cusack fan? Or are you on Team Piven? Maybe Jenny McCarthy? The list goes on... Post a comment and let us know who makes you all warm and tingly inside!

We stumbled upon this while surfing the net.
The lengths people will go to get votes is ridiculous.
Just like this campaign ad for a guy hoping to win a seat on the Board of Education in Rockingham County, North Carolina.

Too bad he lost.

Let’s be honest. I’m a huge dork.

I was the kid who eagerly volunteered to erase the teacher’s chalk board after class in first and second and third grade…and—okay, okay there was that one time in seventh grade, but, really, there's no need to share all the dirty details. Ahem. Oh, and who can forget how dearly I cherished “Check Your Hair for Head Lice” day at school. Come on! Is it just me or did those pencil stick thingies the nurses used on your scalp not feel heaven-sent?? Mmmm… memories. In any case, now that you've gotten just an itty bitty idea of how much of huge freak I can be, it probably comes as no surprise that I’ve always secretly enjoyed going to the dentist, too. I know, I know… Don’t even get me started on how much I love doctors appointments... But, I digress.

What's up Chili fans! Tonight we're airing the results of our search for Chicago's Best Chili! All of the chili's cost about $3 a bowl. After the jump, you'll find all the info you need to visit the places you saw on tonight's show!

What’s up metromixers, Marcus Leshock here. I had a chance to sit down with actor Josh Brolin today, he’s touring to promote his new film “No Country for Old Men.” Well, we all remember Josh as Brand Walsh in “The Goonies”, right? So I had to ask him about the possible “Goonies” sequel.

So you may have read my recent gushings about super-cutie Vince Vaughn... so down-to earth, so funny and oh so tall. Well, my interview with him was magical to say the least. I got a hug! Thought you might want to check it out...

Video is after the jump...

Man, if I had a dollar for everytime Hollywood tried to destroy Christmas. This time they send Kevin Spacey. I guess they forgot to see "Superman Returns."

My full review of Vince Vaughn's "Fred Claus" is right after the jump! Continue reading.....

I spent a little time with actress Regina King at the Four Season hotel last Thursday. Yes, it was for WORK! We'll have an interview for you this Wednesday on "metromix." She's in a new holiday movie co-starring Chris Brown and Delroy Lindo, "This Christmas." We'll talk about that and why she's so good at playing the sassy wife.

Bust out the Beano.
Its cold outside so we figured a good way to warm up would be to eat excessive amounts of chii. Here are Chicago's top four places to grab a bowl.

The top 2 places to grab a bowl after the jump...

We had a new addition to my family yesterday... the adorable five pound ball of fur you see above. She's a Cavachon, and her name is Dulce. The puppy lives at home in Florida with my parents, who now refer to her as my sister. Here's where I get salty... this now makes me a middle child. Dulce, Dulce, Dulce! She's getting all the attention and new chew toys, and I'm left to fend for myself. More importantly, for the last 24 years I was told my Mom was allergic to dogs!!! Sneaky, sneaky.

So here's where you come in. My 'rents have assigned me the glorious task of giving the pup a middle name and I got nothin'. The only thing that comes to mind is 'de Leche' cause that's my favorite ice cream flavor. Any and all suggestions are welcome...

I learned a lot of important things in college--- most of which I (ahem) forgot the minute I walked out of an exam room. Oops. Anyhoo…one thing I did manage to remember is that the best way to cure a hangover is to, well, keep drinking!

In the upcoming weeks, I’m hoping to profile Chicago’s BEST bar brunches. But, seeing how I just moved to Chicago from New York City, I need your help!

So, tell me people: what are some of the city's top places to sip on a mimosa, bloody Mary, etc. while you dig your fork into a stack of syrupy pancakes?

“That smell....is the smell....of death.”

So says William Wilberforce, lecturing an on looking group of dignitaries while standing on a slave vessel. It’s one of the many great moments in “Amazing Grace,” a movie you probably overlooked in theatres, but should give another chance on DVD.

More on my DVD Pick of the Week after the jump…..

Jackie decided to cook up some Salmon for lunch in the office today, the smell of which brought back memories of a really great film. Here's an awesome clip from "Shark Attack 3: Megalodon." Bon Appetit!

Plenty of great new music to talk about this week...and this time it's both a religious and raunchy experience. Click for more...

As seen on "metromix TV"...writer/director Frank Darabont spoke with me about his first-draft of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Here's our entire exchange on the subject:

My thoughts on Frank being pulled off the project...and a call for YOU to respond are after the jump....

This week’s DVD Pick of the Week brings yet ANOTHER movie you might have overlooked when it hit theatres, but it’s definitely a must-see. Christian Bale stars in the real-life Vietnam War tale “Rescue Dawn.” A complete review after the jump, so keep reading!.......

What's up everyone! Marcus Leshock here. With Stephen King's "The Mist" opening today, I thought it the perfect time to count down the best Stephen King movies ever. My top ten, including a few suprises, after the jump. Keep reading...and let me know if I missed one of your favorites!

Today on Metromix:

Brunch Series: Stanley’s
Corner Bar of the Week: Weed’s
Arts of Life
Weekend Wrap: What You Missed!

Congratulations to our very own Jackie Tranchida! She won an Emmy for Outstanding On-Air Achievement on Metromix TV! The awards were hosted by Jeff Garlin of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. It's Jackie's first nomination and first win.

If you have ideas on what our Emmy award winning reporter should cover on upcoming shows, let us know!

This week’s DVD Pick of the Week has been in stores for months, but it’s back with a whopping 3-Disc Collector’s Edition. If you don’t own “Hot Fuzz” already, now’s the time to buy. More about the movie, and an interview with the cast and creator, after the jump….

Hello... it's Jackie here! So the folks at the French Pastry School are helping to make you the hit of any holiday party with a homemade Chocolate Lava Cake. I jumped in the kitchen with Master Pastry Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer and got my hands dirty. Trust me... if I can do it, so can you!

Check out the recipe after the jump...

If you caught our Pullman Neighborhood tour..here's the details on all of the spots that we hit in this historic little corner of Chicago...

Not many new records this week, but here's a few that I just haven't yet gotten to, or that just came onto my radar screen...

When you’ve got a job like mine where you’re constantly visiting new bars, restaurants and clubs, you inevitably come into contact with a lot of different washrooms, powder rooms, water closets and little boys’ rooms. So, being the odd bird that I am, I got to thinking: the bathrooms at these places can really reveal whether you’re at a posh or crappy place—pun intended, folks!

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As seen on Wednesday's show...
We know you couldn't get enough so here are the full stories on each of the places to find unique gifts after the cut...

Hi, it's Jax here! Now it's too cold for a picnic... but why not bring the fun indoors? Grab a blanket, a basket and a bottle of wine... cause we're throwing a carpet feast!

Check out Pastoral Artisan's favorite fondue recipe after the jump...