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News Wed Nov 14 2007

Mmm, Midweek Links

• You have until tomorrow (the 15th) to order an organic Turducken from Chef Efrain Cuevas for Thanksgiving.

Misty Tosh loves the Belizean food at Tickie's.

• Apparently, the latest issue of Nick for Kids magazine includes Moto in a roundup of "eccentric eateries" that are fun for kids. (Has anyone ever seen a kid in Moto?)

• Following up on Chris Brunn's note that Half & Half had closed, The Extrovert says the building's condition was the cause.

A Fresh Squeeze talks organic catering.

• Paula Deen is coming to town, and the unions are rolling out the welcome mat.

• At Hungry Mag, Michael Nagrant really likes Korean Seoulfood Cafe.

A Movable Feast describes a (fruitless) Lake Michigan fishing excursion with New York chef Dave Pasternack.

Chicago Bites visits Chalkboard.

D4 looks to be an exceptional new entry in Chicago's ever-expanding Irish Pub scene.

Kelsey Blackwell sits down with The Cheese Stands Alone's Matt Parker.

 
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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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