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Business Tue Jan 12 2010

The Return of Maurice Lenell Cookies

After filing for bankruptcy, changing ownership, and closing their Norridge store in 2008, a revived Maurice Lenell Cookies has updated their website and is in talks to open a new retail store.

 
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Leah A. Zeldes / January 13, 2010 2:36 PM

Alas, these cookies are baked in Ohio.

the cookie store / October 18, 2011 3:04 PM

they are back.3829 n harlem ave (773)777-9555 the cookie store and more has the full line of maurice lenell cookies as well as krispy kreme doughnuts,fannie may,neumans bakery items,stella dora,matts and salerno butter cookies.come and check it out!

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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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