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Business Fri Feb 19 2010

Benjamins for Dearborn

We posted earlier this week about how Drinks Over Dearborn is struggling to stay afloat and could use your help. If you think you could spend $100 in the next few months on alcohol, then give them a $100 prepayment via credit card (that will only be charged on March 1 if 500 people sign up) and spend that money anytime, on anything.

Oddly enough, there is more information on their Facebook page than there is on their website. Making a prepayment will get you a 5% discount off any in-store purchase, 10% of all classes, and admission to special "Benjamins or Bust" members.

Their website says they're 38% toward their goal, but to help push through in what could be their final 24 hours, because they will close on March 5th if 500 people don't sign up, they're hosting a live Jerry Lewis-style telethon webcast from the store on February 27th going into February 28th. They'll have comedians, music, and operators standing by. So if you think you'll spend $100 on alcohol or related items, then head on over to their website and open an account with a credit card (checkcards will have a $100 hold placed on them so avoid using them) to prevent Drinks Over Dearborn from becoming Drinks Not On Dearborn.

 
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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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