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Archive for July, 2008

Tough times

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/07/30

The New York Times reports on the closing of the Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale chains. Industry experts foresee additional closures in the fast casual sector.

And from the oh-so-clever Chicago Tribune, Bennigan’s wake : Hard times for restaurants.

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What are you doing this weekend?

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/07/18

The LRC now has Time Out Chicago. 

We will be adding new magazine subscriptions to our collection over the next couple of months, including: The Advocate, Chicago Magazine, Decanter, Donna Hay, Ebony, Imbibe, Olive, Wine Enthusiast, and more.

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Barcelona’s Bistronomia

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/07/11

Bistronomia = high-quality cuisine at an affordable price.

It’s happening in Barcelona.

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GigaChef.com

Posted by chiclibrary on 2008/07/07

GigaChef is a new website for culinary professionals.  Founders Lisa Befere, CEC, and Brad Barnes, CMC, identified the need for a singe, online source to serve the needs of today’s culinarians.  GigaChef offers databases, recipe storage, vendor directories, downloadable forms, a library, forum, and more.  Accounts are free.

CHIC students: check out the resume wizard and the professional networking happening in the forum.

(Click the logo to visit the site)

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