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Event Wed Mar 25 2015

Join Baconfesters this Saturday for Charity

logojuinimipo.jpgJoin the organizers (and some participating chefs) of Apr. 17-18's Baconfest for an afternoon at the Greater Chicago Food Depository (4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl.) to benefit those in need (and possibly win a big prize). Help separate and repack bulk food donations this Saturday (1-3:45pm); you'll be entered into a drawing for a pair of VIP tickets for Baconfest. Registration required to attend; must be 14 years old or older.

 
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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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