Jeff Smith (January 22, 1939 – July 7, 2004) was the author of a dozen best-selling cookbooks and the host of The Frugal Gourmet, a popular American cooking show which began in Tacoma, Washington and aired on PBS from 1988 to 1997, and consisted of 261 episodes.

Indian food is characterized by spices and herbs and features vegetarian dishes, but also lamb, chicken and other meats. Try these seven Indian restaurants in the Chicago area.

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The "3rd Coast Launch Party" is from 6pm to 9pm and will have "WebInteraction" presentations throughout the night from the founders ofecolect.net with food, wine, beer, sustainable networking, shopping, anda DJ to make this evening a great "wind down" to a busy week.Basil Hayden Bourbon will be providing the spirits. RSVP party@ecolect.net

When your looking for a good but inexpensive lunch in downtown Chicago, you win a few, you lose a few. These restaurants and take-outs should put you on a winning streak for a while. They all offer good lunchtime food at very cheap prices.