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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.

 
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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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