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Russ Parsons

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    October 21, 2009

    The Food Section: Local Foods vs. European Wines, Dying Trappists

    ​In the debate of the week, NY Times wine critic Eric Asimov challenges San Francisco restaurants: If you're so devoted to local ingredients, why are your wine lists dominated by European bottles? (The same could be said for many Seattle restaurants.) The response from one sommelier: European ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Organic vs. Non, Food Truck Wars, and Other Food News

    A few of the news stories making waves in the food world: In a fantastic essay, Russ Parsons, editor of the LA Times food section, writes that he's tired of "organic" being used as the sole measure of the worth of a fruit or vegetable. Central quote: "Certainly, there is a problem with chemical pe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Spam, Turkeys, and Other Food News of the Week

    Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

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    October 8, 2008

    Hot Spots, Tear Reduction Strategies, and Other Food News

    Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2008

    Jelly Beans, Wheat Prices, and Other Food News

    Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2008

    Cheap Eats, Traveling Abattoirs, and Other Food News

    Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2008

    Farm-to School Bills, Laxative Sweetners, and Other Food News

    Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2007

    The Food Section: September 12, 2007

    Yes, boys and girls, it's the start of holiday season, in which the nation's greatest food writers are forced once again to reinvent the wheel. Every November I say a prayer of thanks that I write for an alt-weekly. God bless the Scrooges of the publishing industry. How to Host a Successful Holiday ... More >>

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