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News Mon Feb 16 2009

Pilsen's Soy Organic to Close

For a sad reminder that small businesses need our support, Pilsen's locally owned neighborhood grocery storefront Soy Organic will soon close, citing "hardship times." They plan to remain open at 1700 W. 19th Street through the end of this month with sales of 30% to 50% off, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and then move to operate from a warehouse. (312) 850-9801. El: Pink to 18th Street. Bus: 9-Ashland, 18-18th Street, 21-Cermak, 60-Blue Island.

 
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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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