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News Mon Apr 04 2011

Take Me Out to the Ballgame...for the Food

If the quality of the playing isn't great, at least the food won't disappoint; both the Cubs and Sox have made some changes to their concession offerings for this season, with a few local restaurants being added to the Cubs' lineup and US Cellular making strides in the beer department. On the north side, Wrigley Field has a large lineup of new partners, among them D'Agostino's Pizza (replacing longtime resident Connie's), burgers from Stanley's Kitchen & Tap, hot wings from The Fifty/50, and kefir from Morton Grove-based Lifeway Foods. Visitors to the Cell's Stadium Club will be able to find Goose Island, Great Lakes and Leinenkugel's at their new Artisan Bar. Both parks have made strides with new gluten- and/or lactose-free versions of ballpark favorites (candy, popcorn, hot dogs, nachos, even beer), and more salads and fruit for those seeking lighter fare.

 
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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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