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Gourmet magazine closes and era ends for foodies

Originally published: October 5, 2009 3:56 PM
Updated: October 5, 2009 4:53 PM
By The Associated Press  J.M. HIRSCH (AP Food Editor)

Quick ReadWith Gourmet magazine gone, the American dinner table is a little less lavish

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After nearly 70 years of fine eating, the lavish meal known as Gourmet magazine is over.

Conde Nast blamed the tough economic climate Monday when it told its staff it was closing the stalwart of the food media world, long considered the dean of culinary publishing.

"It's the center of gravity, a major planet that's just disappearing," said chef and author Anthony Bourdain, who said Gourmet...

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