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Event Mon Jan 25 2010

Bourbon Becomes Edible

Although we're in high season of many restaurant weeks, a one-night-stand will be hitting the city tomorrow that is worth considering: Schubas will be hosting a four-course Bourbon Dinner featuring dishes made with Jim Beam (I'm sure you're familiar with his work). The menu looks intriguing (and booze-soaked): braised pork, lentil cassoulet, and osso bucco paired with (naturally) the devil's water. JB's "Bourbon Professor" Steve Cole will be on hand to chat and to grade your assignments. Admission is $60; event begins at 7:30pm.

 
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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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