Overheard at the 2024 James Beard Awards

Why Trixie Mattel invested in Milwaukee’s oldest queer bar                   [View on web]( Jeff Schear/Getty Images for James Beard Foundation [OVERHEARD AT THE 2024 JAMES BEARD AWARDS]( Real-time reactions and deep thoughts from restaurateurs on the ground.   TOP NEWS [Queen of the bar]( [Everyone knows drag queens are multi-hyphenates. For Trixie Mattel and others, that includes bar ownership.]( [The fish hot dog is a great catch]( [Seafood hot dogs have failed to hook diners in the United States. Could that change?]( [Bring your vacation home with a travel-inspired dinner party]( [Edible souvenirs, recreated dishes, mood-setting playlists, and global dining customs treat dinner guests to a snippet of a host’s travels.]( [A Las Vegas food hall calls it quits just one year after opening]( [The sprawling Sundry food hall at Uncommons closes shop this weekend.]( [At this Houston Mexican steakhouse, the drinks, performers, and steaks are on fire]( [The vibe dining destination Toca Madera opens its largest location today on Houston’s Allen Parkway.]( [The essential guide to aperitivo liqueurs]( [The bottles to stock for better Negronis, spritzes and more. (via]([Punch]([)](   Lilac Tiger [THE 38 ESSENTIAL RESTAURANTS IN CHICAGO]( [Drop everything and make those reservations.]( [Sign up for the Eater Chicago newsletter for more local dining news, guides, and maps.]([→](   TODAY'S VIDEO [WATCH: HOW AN EXPERT CHEF FUSES PEKING DUCK WITH PINEAPPLE BUTTER]( GIF: Luis Herrera/Daniel Geneen/Christine Quach/Murilo Ferreira/Christian Moreno   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](param=today). View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. Vox Media,1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved.