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Review Wed May 14 2008

Market Report

Today marked the re-opening of the Green City Market in Lincoln Park. Scores of Chicagoans braved the threat of morning rain to check out this season's early bounty.

Fave farms such as Kinnickinick, Nichols and Green Acres were heavy on greens, including fresh watercress, beet greens and lettuce mixes, as well as herbs from garlic chives to spearmint. Some fun finds included breakfast radishes, garlic greens and rapini.

In addition to fresh veg and potager plants, hungry shoppers grazed on freshly made crepes, Bleeding Heart Bakery goods and Capriole cheese.

It's still a little early in the season and at least one producer remarked that the past few extra-cold months meant crops were a bit behind, but there's a fine and tasty season is ahead!

The Green City Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to 1:30 pm.

 
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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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