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Event Thu Apr 30 2009

Chow Down for Charity

Yes, yes, it's gross outside. But the bad weather is a good reason to go out and eat well. The Dining Out for Life event, which takes place today at a huge, impressive range of restaurants in the city (among them Ann Sather, Cafe Matou, erwin, Sola & La Creperie) will donate a portion of today's earnings to AIDSCare. For an additional $5 donation, you'll also be entered into a drawing for free plane tickets, a downtown hotel weekend, and theater tickets.

 
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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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