While the election for mayor is looking less and less like a contest, there are still reasons to vote in Chicago. Specifically, it seems like every food blog is beating the cold by holding some kind of poll. Here are some of our favorites
• Time Out just opened up voting for its 2011 Reader’s Choice Awards. Vote for Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, Best New Barbecue, and Best New Patio, along with many, many other categories. We’ve already made our choices, so what are you waiting for? [TOC]
• LTHForum is now ready to take recommendations for the next additions to their Great Neighborhood Restaurant List. The indispensable guide to the city is a must for adventurous eaters. We’d like to second the call for adding Edzo’s Burger Shop. [LTHForum]
• Lastly, Eater already has announced the winners of the first round of the Hottest Chef in Chicago. You can still get in on the action, as Round 2 begins tomorrow. [Eater]
