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News Fri Aug 31 2007
Long Weekend Quick Links
My my, so much stuff piles up when you don't clear out the bookmarks for a week.
• The Wall Street Journal provides an update on cancer-stricken Chef Grant Achatz.
• Nagrant interviews Richard Sandoval about his new Mexx Kitchen at the Whiskey in his latest podcast. The Reader doesn't think it's so hot.
• Food portal Epicurious has redesigned and added a blog; among the contributors are Rick Bayless and former Chicagoan Neil Pollack. [via]
• GrubHug.com gets the SomewhatFrank treatment, summarizing its business model and recent news.
• Baccala, John Bubula's successor to Thyme Cafe, closes its doors after dinner tomorrow. (Bubula's Timo remains open.)
• Shawn McClain will be consulting chef on a redone Le Passage nightclub, reports the Extrovert.
• Chicago Foodies' first video podcast is an interview with Ted Allen.
• TimeOutChicago takes a look at comfort foods from around the world, and where to find them in the city.
• Crain's reports that some local restaurants' wine lists are going green.
• Baconcello recipe. 'Nuff said.