Charlie Trotter's has won every major U.S. culinary award for its innovative American cuisine, while its wine program with over 1,800 selections from around the world has garnered equal acclaim. The 52-year-old Chicago native spoke to Reuters about the current dining scene, his academic future and his last dinner at his restaurant. Q: Has it been tough to close the restaurant? A: "The hard part is settling your accounts, your affairs and in our case, (whether on) selling our wine cellar. Once we are closed, I will keep a small staff on hand. Of course, I will miss the interaction with the clients. I've been fortunate that...