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Openings Wed Apr 06 2011

Mmm Donuts

Thumbnail image for homer-simpson-donut-dream.gifDoes this look like you on any given morning? Dream no more my friend. Gilt Bar opened up the Doughnut Vault yesterday, a walk up coffee and doughnut spot just around the corner (Franklin & Kinsie) from the glittery whiskey bar. Yesterday's doughnut flavors were buttermilk old fashioned and gingerbread stack with your choice of glaze -- chestnut, vanilla or chocolate. At $3 a pop, you can maybe even pick a whole box for your office mates and be the new favorite cubicle. Metropolis coffee is the perfect wash down at $1 per cup. Cash only.
"Mmmm Donuts. Is there anything they can't do?"

 
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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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