RIP Gourmet Magazine (1941 - 2009)

The NYT reported yesterday that after 68 years of publication, Conde Nast has decided to close Gourmet magazine. I am truly saddened by this news. As a foodie, Gourmet set the standard for food magazines. It was the acme for the appreciation of food perfection. The magazine was a symbol of the love of good food and good living. But most of all, it symbolized what I loved about food journalism: beautiful photos and wonderful writing.

I remember reading my first Gourmet magazine. I was 10 and waiting for my piano lesson. I saw a pile of Gourmet magazines next to the chair and decided to take a look. When I started fumbling through the pages, the food photos jumped out at me. Even at that age, I knew when something looked good to eat :). I read an article and absolutely loved it. It was difficult for the piano teacher to get me to go in for my lesson; but once the lesson was over, I asked if I could borrow the stack of magazines to read. From then on, I was an avid reader of the magazine.

RIP Gourmet. I will always adore you.