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Chris Shott

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Chris Shott’s Biography

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"So, is this a different type of story for you? Because, from what I understand, you can be quite the terror," Steve Abrams, the owner of New York's Magnolia Bakery, once told me. As a reporter, it's always interesting to hear from interview subjects about your own reputation. "A reporter's reporter," that's how chef John DeLucie put it. I like that one better. But perhaps the greatest piece of feedback came in the form of a sandwich, which James Beard Award-winning chef R.J. Cooper created in …

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Peanuts to Artisanal Peanut Brittle: The Modern History Of Baseball Stadium Food

Peanuts to Artisanal Peanut Brittle: The Modern History Of Baseball Stadium Food

Before Camden Yards opened in 1992, your options were pretty basic. There was beer, of course, but mostly wat…

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Green Is The New Gold: The Raw Facts On How Juicing Is Taking Over Our Lives

Green Is The New Gold: The Raw Facts On How Juicing Is Taking Over Our Lives

Where this green-themed gold rush may be headed, though, is murkier than your typical kale-apple-ginger-spina…

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This Mezcal Made With Jamón Ibérico Could Make You Squeal

This Mezcal Made With Jamón Ibérico Could Make You Squeal

Leave it to the hams at Jose Andres' Think Food Group to find a way to add some fancy Spanish pork to just ab…

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Meet George Marsh, the Baltimore Butcher Who Rejects The Word 'Charcuterie'

Meet George Marsh, the Baltimore Butcher Who Rejects The Word 'Charcuterie'

In a fancier setting, sliced meats like these - coppa, mortadella, nduja - would merit a fancier menu heading…

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Hot Doug's Mastermind Doug Sohn On The Only Sausage He Couldn't Sell

Hot Doug's Mastermind Doug Sohn On The Only Sausage He Couldn't Sell

Doug Sohn, owner of Hot Doug's, Chicago's most glorified hot dog stand, has sold all sorts of sausages over t…

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Mike Isabella's Fast Cooking The Top Chef star and Graffiato founder could soon have four D.C. re...

Mike Isabella's Fast Cooking The Top Chef star and Graffiato founder could soon have four D.C. re...

In less than a year, Isabella has gone from being a TV figure to being a culinary brand, someone whose name g…

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13 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Eggplant Parm

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By Carly Neil Verified, Chris Shott
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The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. When you're in the mood for a hearty, comforting meal, Italian cuisine is one of the first groupings of food that comes to mind. It's no surprise that Italian food has become a popular meal choice over the years, with slam dunk entrees ranging from pizza to pasta.
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18 Restaurant Chains That Serve Breakfast All Day

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By Carly Neil Verified, Chris Shott
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The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Breakfast is often cited as the most important meal of the day, but many will say it's also the best meal of the day.
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10 Best American Steakhouses You’ve Never Heard Of but Must Visit

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By Matt Kirouac Verified, Chris Shott
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Steakhouse chains in America are as ubiquitous as burgers, barbecue, and pumpkin spice lattes, and while there are certainly some that leave much to be desired, plenty of others serve high-quality beef and spotlight-stealing side dishes. But as great and as prolific as major chains can be nowadays, don't overlook the indie icons. From old-fashioned recipes to time-honored hospitality, these timeworn temples transcend the genre entirely. Yes, they serve steak, and yes, those steaks are superlative.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Very hyper-local, before hyper-local was cool; I started out as a cub reporter at venerable Suburban News Publications in Columbus, OH

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Many times. Right up until the noisy old hand-me-down contraption was stolen out of the back of my car

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent, obviously - fastest typist in Daily Planet history
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