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News Wed May 28 2008

Mmm, Midweek Links

The Honky Tonk Barbecue came in third in pork shoulder at the Memphis in May 2008 International Barbecue Competition.

Barbecue and the parks in which to eat it.

Mike Nagrant expands his thoughts on L20 (previously.) And here's a dish that didn't make the menu.

Rick Tramonto is blogging for Restaurants & Institutions -- check it out for news of his new restaurants in the suburbs. [via]

• Centerstage's Misty Tosh has been on the road for several months, but she's missed Chicago quite a bit.

• Chuck Sudo sat next to me at a 24 Below underground dinner this weekend. Here's his write-up, and here are my photos.

Real key limes showed up at the Maxwell Street Market over the weekend; hopefully they're still there this week.

• Robert Morris College is the latest local institution to add a culinary school.

• Speaking of, Chicago Bites visits the Parrot Cage, Washburn Culinary Institute's teaching restaurant in the South Shore Cultural Center.

A new twist on terrines.

• Not sure what it means, but it is curious.

Don't read this post if you don't want to know what flavor Doritos Quest are.

 
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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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