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News Wed Apr 21 2010

Mmm, Midweek Links

Kevin Pang sits down for a rollicking interview with chef-turned-TV-host Anthony Bourdain.

Todd Burbo says Intelligentsia is the Yankees of espresso after their latest win at the US Barista Championships, but unlike the Yankees, they'll be sitting out a season by choice. And they've shared the secret to their success:

Stephanie Izard got a letter from PETA after a recent veal dinner, and decided to respond, noting that her veal was humanely raised. Meanwhile, TOC's Julia Kramer wonders how humane "humane veal" really is.

Several of the city's farmers markets will now accept food stamps.

Pick up some local cheese for Earth Day.

Fire-damaged Lao Sze Chuan is hoping to reopen May 1. If you can't wait that long, most of the restaurant's dishes are currently being served at sister restaurant Lao Beijing.

Five-Thirtyeight runs the numbers on the Double Down.

Happy Spring! Now, clean out your spice rack.

Maximal vs. minimal hot dogs on Sky Full of Bacon.

Chicago magazine's Best New Restaurants issue names Ria as its number one. The story's not on the website yet.

And speaking of Chicago mag, Jeff Ruby gives a Eulogy for Uno's.

Are Angostura Bitters back in Chicago yet? No..

Perennial's head mixologist, Brandon Wise, is blogging.

If you didn't get your "golden ticket" for Three Floyd's Dark Lord Day, Chicago Bites provides resources for experiencing it vicariously.

 
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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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