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Review Wed May 02 2012

A Porky Brunch

This past Sunday, I went to brunch with a good friend to the appropriately named Porkchop.

IMG_1118.jpgThe restaurant is located in the busy West Loop area that is Randolph Street. I'm guessing that because it was around noon, there was no traffic on the generally crowded street. That was great, because the restaurant was not busy at all and my friend and I could actually relax and not feel rushed. I'm sure that's understandable if you've been to Sunday brunch here in Chicago.

I was in a breakfast mood, she was in a lunch mood. So, I had strawberry French toast with strawberry butter -- yay -- and she had a slab of ribs. IMG_1121.jpg

We both enjoyed our meal -- my soft french toast, her "fall of the bone" ribs. Head on over to 941 W. Randolph St. and give Porkchop a try. I doubt you'll regret it.

 
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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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