More on the goring of Gourmet: “Gourmet Magazine, 1941-2009: A recipe for obsolescence,” from the Boston Globe, in which the writer includes ingredients (“1 cup gorgeous photography ½ cup big-name bylines,” etc.) and instructions, concluding with “Serve as symbol of bygone vision of gourmet life in America - and as sign that even upmarket niches can be too confining.” Ouch. “More Than Just A Magazine, Gourmet' Says Goodbye,” from NPR.com, by a writer who had an article scheduled to appear in the December issue. Too bad, too late – Gourmet’s last issue is November. Saveur’s publisher Merri Lee Kingsly interviewed by Forbes.com after Gourmet announcement. On why Conde Nast chose to shutter Gourmet instead of Bon Appetit: “Bon Appetit is more about putting Hellmann's mayonnaise on Wonder bread, not living the good life.” On how the closing is impacting her: “I've been getting phone calls and résumés from people who are making more money than I am in far junior positions.” Hardly said with sadness: "Without Gourmet, Saveur is the only real travel, culture and foodie magazine left. It was the two of us, now it's only us.” Saveur’s ad revenue, it should be noted, is up 22 percent so it’s obviously doing something right. Can I suggest we all now just move on. After all, the Barefoot Contessa lives on.
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