Only fools open restaurants.

It’s that time of year again when we raise a fork to the best of the best of Chicago’s culinary talent -- those skilled and creative chefs who have worked hard to keep us exceptionally well fed.

Go to Texas for barbecue and Seattle for coffee, but come to Chicago for cocktails.

“I’m not really qualified to be in this article,” Brian Fisher says before taking another sip of Ovum Riesling.