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Openings Fri Apr 30 2010

Black Dog to Run Amok in Ukrainian Village

Black Dog Gelato @ Luxury Ice Cream Festival
No, not this black dog. Black Dog Gelato is taking over the space formerly occupied by Piccolo at 859 North Damen. Your next sugar crawl will require minimal effort, as Black Dog will be across the street from the newly relocated Sweet Cakes (901 North Damen).

 
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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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