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LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW (Aired May 7th, 2010)

Sophie Gayot shared a bit of her personal background and her life as a food critic on WJJG AM 1530 Chicago's The Kiki Vale Show on May 7, 2010. Listeners learned about the Gayot family's roots in print publishing and the evolution to their current presence in the on-line arena.

And as Chicago is known for its outstanding restaurant scene, Sophie noted the Windy City eateries that had earned a spot on GAYOT.com's 2010 Annual Restaurant Issue, as well as where to find the top picks for treating Mom to a special Mother's Day brunch this Sunday.

Below is the list of restaurants that were mentioned during the show:

Alinea Modern American 18/20 1723 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 312-867-0110 | Menu | Photo | Video Evocative, small-bite molecular arrangements from chef Grant Achatz help keep Chicago firmly planted on the culinary map. More...

Charlie Trotter's Contemporary 17/20 816 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-6228 | Menu RESERVE NOW! Charlie Trotter's runs the extra mile to deliver a detailed --- to the extreme --- special occasion experience. More...

L2O Seafood 16/20 The Belden-Stratford 2300 N. Lincoln Park W. Chicago, IL 60614 773-868-0002 | Menu RESERVE NOW! Storied contemporary seafood cuisine and impeccable service. More...

Spiaggia Italian 16/20 One Magnificent Mile, 2nd Floor 980 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2750 | Menu RESERVE NOW! Expensive but special occasion-worthy, this restaurant attracts well-heeled sophisticates. More...

Terzo Piano Italian 15/20 Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago 159 E. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603 312-443-8650 | Menu RESERVE NOW! Tony Mantuano’s artsy Italian cuisine pleases luxe lunch-breakers and Modern Wing patrons alike. More...

XOCO Mexican Quick Bite 449 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654 312-334-3688 | Menu Rick Bayless’ sister restaurant to adjacent Topolobampo and Frontera Grill is worth the wait in line. More...

The French Laundry French 19/20 6640 Washington St. Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2380 | Menu | Photo | Video RESERVE NOW! Thomas Keller continues to thrill visitors to this Yountville temple of gastronomy. More...

Daniel French 19/20 60 E. 65th St. New York, NY 10065 212-288-0033 | Menu | Photo | Video RESERVE NOW! Daniel Boulud’s French contemporary cuisine floats like a butterfly. More...

Per Se Contemporary 19/20 Time Warner Center 10 Columbus Cir. New York, NY 10019 212-823-9335 | Menu | Photo RESERVE NOW! The ethos of The French Laundry is here, but Per Se prevails as its own other-worldly archetype. More...

Michel Richard Citronelle French 19/20 Latham Hotel 3000 M St. NW Washington, DC 20007 202-625-2150 | Menu | Photo RESERVE NOW! Let Michel Richard take your senses on an exhilarating thrill ride. More...

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