Gourmet Magazine and Food Culture

The speaker expresses surprise at the closure of Gourmet magazine, despite not being a reader or interested in food magazines. Gourmet was considered an iconic publication in the culinary world, and its closure saddened many, including chefs. The speaker discusses the theory that Bon Appétit, also owned by Condé Nast, was positioned as a more accessible version for the middle class, while Gourmet catered to the elite. The decision to close Gourmet is seen as a financial one, often puzzling to those involved in writing and publishing.

What was the speaker's reaction to the closure of Gourmet magazine?

• They were excited.

• They were surprised.

• They were indifferent.

• They were angry.

How does the speaker describe their interest in food and cooking?

• Not interested at all

• Passionate

• Somewhat interested

• Very interested

What did the chef in the speaker's neighborhood feel about the closure of Gourmet?

• He was relieved.

• He was heartbroken.

• He was indifferent.

• He was excited.

What was Gourmet magazine considered to be?

• A new magazine

• A local magazine

• A digital magazine

• An iconic magazine

What is the perceived market positioning of Bon Appétit compared to Gourmet?

• Bon Appétit is for the middle class.

• Both are for the middle class.

• Both are for the elite.

• Bon Appétit is for the elite.

What type of recipes does Bon Appétit focus on according to the speaker?

• Vegetarian recipes

• Exotic recipes

• Dessert recipes

• Meat and potatoes recipes

What does the speaker find puzzling about the closure of Gourmet?

• The financial decision

• The magazine's popularity

• The magazine's content

• The magazine's design

What aspect of financial decisions does the speaker reflect on?

• Their clarity

• Their simplicity

• Their transparency

• Their puzzling nature