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Publication Thu Apr 26 2007

The best in breakfunch

Can it be close to May already? Which means Mother's Day is around the corner. Which means it's time to make those Brunch plans. Phil Vettel, and The Trib's At Play section, are to the rescue. Today's issue features a smorgasbord of brunch options, and Phil breaks it down in a variety of ways, including five spots under $25, a few quiet places out of the way, and the best in French Toast. Check out their brunch photo essay for 18 shots that'll make you wish it was Sunday already.

 
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Paul D / April 26, 2007 11:31 AM

It's Vettel, not Vittel, and it was in the Thursday At Play section, not Wednesday's Good Eating.

Sandy / April 26, 2007 12:28 PM

Thanks, Paul. The post has been corrected.

Beth O / April 26, 2007 10:07 PM

I read this article in today's paper and found it interesting, but they left out the times the restaurants open for their brunches. Now I have to call or look up all that info.

Sam / April 26, 2007 10:37 PM

Oh, the hassle! Calling to find out when it opens!

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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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