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News Wed Mar 19 2008

Mmm, Midweek Links

• In the Food Chain, Julia Thiel takes the just-released Opinionated About Dining guide to task for its lazy bicoastal bias and its author's lack of anonymity.

• Mike Nagrant wasn't too impressed with the new Rockstar Dogs, nor with Rosscoe's Chicken & Waffles (neither was Monica Eng).

• Top Chef: The Extrovert got all fanboyish on Padma Lakshmi at a recent fundraiser. Meanwhile, Chuck Sudo handicaps the chefs. And The Stew has a sneak peek video for you.

Is Greater Than seeks out a veganized Famous Bowl.

• At Food In Mouth, a visit to Andrzej Grill in honor of the recent Pulaski Day.

• Some people like corned beef all year 'round... and here's how to make it.

• Jaunted reminded St. Paddy's Day revelers that there's more than one way to eat green.

• Sure would be nice if Gridskipper would stop letting New Yorkers write about Chicago and hire someone local. Fado for an authentic "Chi-Town Style" St. Patrick's Day? Seriously?

• The MenuPages Blog says we're going through a tapas renaissance. Meanwhile, Zagat thinks were in the midst of a gastro-lounge craze.

• I'm a little sad that I missed this last week: Mac and Cheese Cupcakes!

• Is there such a thing as a gender specific cocktail?

Veal Cheeks visits Schwa for a fifth time, and finds it better than ever.

• Beer (& More) in Food is upset that the hamburger is no longer America's most ordered sandwich in restaurants.

 
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Bob Skilnik / March 22, 2008 11:25 PM

Thanks for the hamburger post mention at Beer (& More) In Food.

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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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