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Drink Fri Sep 24 2010

More Than a Tincture of Taste

Most of us here at Gapers Block love a quality cocktail. Who wouldn't, right? The first sip that makes your entire body relax, that coats your palate in promising hues of sweet and bitter, that signals that things will only get better. Thankfully, GQ Magazine does, too. They've rated the top 25 cocktail bars and we're delighted that The Violet Hour comes in third. Having had a very tasty cocktail at Zig Zag Cafe in Seattle, I have to say I believe they get their first place slot because of the bartender, not the bar. But not to be out-done, we're also happy to share that The Whistler was graced with 20th on their list. They suggest the "Blue Color Cocktail," but I suggest you give the "Beretta" a sip. I promise that two of these will turn your frown upside down.

 
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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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