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Bar Mon Apr 14 2008

Goose Island Brew Pub Closing

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the 800 North Clybourn Goose Island brew pub location will be closing at the end of this year due to lease renewal issues. The Wrigleyville location will remain open and the closing is not expected to interrupt brewing services.

 
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Andrew / April 14, 2008 4:00 PM

Wow, that seriously sucks. I wonder what that means for the Siebel Institute, too.

Gemma / April 14, 2008 8:22 PM

Yeah, I had the same thought. I really hope that it doesn't shut down.

Steve Somen / May 22, 2008 9:07 AM

THERE IS NO 800 N. CLYBOURN. IT RUNS FROM 1200 NORTH (DIVISION ST.) NORTHWEST TO 3200 N. (BELMONT AVE.). OBVIOUSLY 'GEMMA' IS NOT FROM CHICAGO OR AT LEAST THE NORTH SIDE.

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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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