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News Sun Jul 01 2007

Very Limited Edition Flavors

Got an itch for a very specific flavor of ice cream? Pomegranate with chocolate-covered cherries and marshmallows, maybe, or lavendar-honey-orange marmelade? Your wish is the command for Aria's Chef Noah Bekofsky.

This summer, Chef Bekofsky is answering a custom ice cream hotline for guests at the Fairmont Hotel -- as well as locals jonesing for a special scoop. All he needs is 48 hours notice and a novel idea — don't be calling him for any old Baskin Robbins flavor — and he'll whip up a pint of the flavor you're dreaming of. It costs $12 for a pint. Call 312-565-8000 for details.

 
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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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