Renowned food magazine shuts down
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Gourmet Magazine's Reign Ends Abruptly
Gourmet Magazine has been around for nearly 70 years, but that will no longer be the case. Famous chef, food TV personality and author Anthony Bourdain called Gourmet Magazine “the center of gravity” of the food publication industry, according to The Los Angeles Times.
“It’s certainly the grand dame of food magazines,” said Tim Ryan, president of the Culinary Institute of America. “We’ll never see the likes of a Gourmet magazine in that form again.”
Months ago, when rumors began to circulate that owner Conde Nast would shut down one of its major food magazines, Paul Jowdy, publisher of the in-house rival Bon Appetit, said those rumors were ridiculous. “If you think of two of the most prestigious, credible, trusted magazines in the industry, you're going to say Bon Appetit and Gourmet," Jowdy said.
Gourmet Magazine editor ’stunned’
Food industry leaders, including heads of other food magazines, agree with Jowdy. When rumors spread, most people speculated that Bon Appetit, not Gourmet Magazine, would get the ax if anyone did. The reason for closing Gourmet Magazine could be anything from needing emergency cash loans to interoffice politics, but one thing is for sure: The news of Gourmet Magazine closing comes as a shock to all. … click here to read the rest of the article titled “Gourmet Magazine’s Reign Ends Abruptly“
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