Event Wed Jun 25 2008

A Different Taste of Chicago

By Robyn Nisi

This weekend begins the atrocity of the Taste of Chicago; the turkey legs, cheesecake on sticks, $3 bottles of soda, and overflowing garbage cans (can you tell I'm a fan?). If you're looking to avoid the sweaty, overpriced madness, tune in this Friday to WLS (890AM) between 10 and 11am; GB staffer David Hammond will be appearing on the Jerry Agar show for his annual "Alternative Taste of Chicago" segment.

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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