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Event Tue Sep 14 2010

Tickets Available for Tonight's Baconfest Dinner @ Chalkboard

Some last-minute cancellations means there are a few seats open for the second night of Baconfest Chicago's satellite dinner at Chalkboard, tonight at 6:30pm. The four-course dinner costs $45 per person plus tax and tip, and features bacon in every course -- plus drinks by Templeton Rye and Bisol Jeio. RSVP to seth@baconfestchicago.com if you're interested.

 
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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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