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Chef Sun Jan 17 2010

Chef Paul Kahan named one of Nifty 50

The New York Times' style magazine recently named Chicago's Chef Paul Kahan as one of their Nifty 50, celebrating the country's rising talent. "Up and coming"? With four major dining destinations under his belt--Blackbird, Avec, The Publican and Big Star--I'd say Chef Kahan has already arrived.

 
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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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