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for the intellectual food lover
I am a professional cook who has an expansive collection of cookbooks and food magazine subscriptions, and Gastronomica, without a doubt, is in a class by itself. It's a magazine that relishes all aspects of food culture, from indepth explorations of particular cuisines to quirky analyses of fun foods. Topics as diverse as coca-cola, Vietnamese pho, the parrot eaters, egg creams, irradiated foods, tea drinking, and the all-American butter cake are just a few of the always interesting, usually provocative, and oftentimes entertaining articles you'll read.
This offbeat, classy magazine is for the thinking food lover. What a treat!

The "New Yorker" of food
The "New Yorker" for food is often how I describe this magazine to colleagues and friends. The articles are well written, though occasionally idiosyncratic.It is one of two magazines I subscribe to (the other being the New Yorker.)If the alleys and byways of food are as interesting to you as the grand boulevards, then this magazine will appeal to you.It is not Gourmet or Martha Stewart (not that I have a problem with either of those titles, this magazine is just different), but if you enjoy food writing about varied topics from a slightly academic point of view this magazine would be a good choice.

a magazine for the reflective cook
Gastronomica is a thoughtful, inspirational magazine, filled
with insightful commentary on all aspects of food. The well-researched articles reflect the individual passion of its contributors; it is for the "thinking cook" who values substance over fluff.

the best
this is absolutely my favorite magazine of all time.if you want a magazine that caters to the lowest common denominator, readsomething else.

Intellectual gourmet
This is a fantastic magazine that's loaded with interesting articles.I think the better-known magazines about food and cooking aren't as enriching as this one.Each time I dip into it, I come away full of new ideas and knowledge.Of course, you pay a price for this high quality, and so you may want to seek out a single issue at an upmarket grocery store or bookstore before subscribing. ... Read more

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Good food fast
I subscribed to this magazine when I found out that over time, I'd accumulated over 20 issues of it just picking it up at the checkout counter at my local grocery store every now and then. I must admit, even though the subscription is a bit pricey, it is a great buy and to me at least, worth every penny. I await it with great expectation each month wondering what tasty novelties they've come up with next.
The format of this magazine is like a really great cookbook. Every recipe has a picture, is very clearly stated with its ingredients and steps of the procedure, even nutrition information and it also includes useful tips on measuring, ingredient substitution and the like.
The recipes range from old classics to trendy new stuff to try if you've got adventurous tastebuds. I completely love it and experiment thoroughly with it. I recommend that you try it too sometime.
My only complaint, if any, is that they sometimes get carried away suggesting the use of Pillsbury products as main ingredients, if you can't find one or an acceptable substitute, you can't go on! However, it's infrequent that they do so and in no way a reason not to subscribe to this great magazine. ... Read more

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Absolutely wonderful!
Art Culinaire is probably one of the absolute BEST magazines available to the culinary industry. Currently, I'm a culinary student and I have thoroughly enjoyed looking through each copy of Art Culinaire as my school has received it. Granted, the price is a bit steep when you're only getting four issues, but when those issues are bound like a book... They'll last far, far longer than any other magazine, no matter how careful you are with the others. Myself, I'm looking forward to having some cash free so I can get a subscription.

Outstanding
This is an outstanding publication. Unlike most magazines and books, this is the real deal with full recipes from leading chefs. I simply do not understand why it is so hard to find. These recipes are complicated, but if you like to cook, you'll find this inspirational. Everything is well photographed. It doesn't get any better than this. ... Read more

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Excellent Magazine
I found this a very good and informative magazine on low carb lifestyles. What really struck my attention was the photos of the food made to want to eat it right off the page. The recipes are easy to prepare and quite satisfying. By the way, I had a difficult time locating the magazine as the book stores in my area were already sold out within 2 weeks. So I would suggest ordering a subscription which is what I have done especially since I will want more issues.

A very good magazine!
I just bought the second issue, and will be subscribing. I found this magazine to have real substance, and to be full of good information. The articles are well-written, the graphics are top-notch, and the recipes are original and interesting.
As for the ads, well, in MY issue I had ads for more than vodka; I discovered lots of products I didn't know about before.
In all, a very promising start; I look forward to more great issues in the future.

Big mistakes! Where is quality control?
My sister bought this magazine for me mistakenly and I found it excellent only for helping me go to sleep. Everything about it was duller than watching paint dry. The only thing interesting was that they ran exactly the same article on two different pages, because that made me laugh. How could somebody miss something like that? I read lots of magazines and don't think it was at all professional or interesting and the errors just were ridiculous.

Mistake after Mistake
I have the first three issues of this magazine and I am very disappointed. The first issue and the third issue both have articles that never end. I can't believe that a magazine would expect us to continue to read there magazine when they make such big mistakes. The first issue had two pages with the EXACT same text on it? What a Joke!

Also, the cover from the second and third issue have the SAME people on it??? What is that??? I feel cheated they are not spending our subscription dollars on the magazine, they are pocketing them. I expect more for $21 for 6 issues -

There are very few pictures and the ones they do have are horrible, there are no products except vodka? Plus there are very few recipes and the ones they have are no good.

The third issue was my last - THREE STRIKES AND YOUR OUT!

I had high hopes
No good. I thought this would be a great magazine, with a title like Low Carb Living, but it's a let-down.

It really just didn't even hold my interest and I was not impressed with the recipes. I can find better ones for free on the internet.

A waste of money so far. I hope they improve or I won't be renewing. ... Read more

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No Title
The magazine is very nice with color pictures and recipes that look okay, but that ingredients are either rare or expensive, the magazine is too fancy, and it's hard to find what the recipe is like. They don't put a review, you have to tell for yourself. And plus if it doesn't have a picture, you have to guess what's in it. I rate it one star. I'd rate it a half star if there was such thing, but there isn't. I wouldn't buy this magazine.

Simple Magazines
I let this one go it reminded me to much of Cuisine Magazine and I already had that one so there was no need for the two. The recipes are real simple and not very complicated at all that was a PLUS and a break from all those other Magazines I subscribed to.

It's format is very good for the person that doesn't want to get bogged down in the ads or the product information in the back of the Magazine. The Magazine is thin so it doesn't take up much space and features step-by-step pictures.

Happy Reading ... Read more

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Wine Maker Wonderful
This is indeed a wonderful resource for all winemakers.
I learn so much from this magazine.
It is well worth the price.

Good source of home winemaking tips
This magazine is a really good source of winemaking tips for the home winemaker. Throughout the year, this magazine provides a very solid set of articles that cover a wide variety of topics. The articles are written at a level appropriate for the non-chemistry major in college who is interested in making wine. Every edition of the magazine seems to include at least one article by a commercial winemaker -- and there seem to be additional brief tips often contributed by other winemakers as well.

Like any magazine, some of the articles are less useful but, on the whole, this magazine is solidly recommended if you are either an aspiring winemaker or even someone who already has the home winemaking bug. For what it's worth, this magazine also complements "From Vines to Wines" by Jeff Cox which is a good, single source book for home winemaking. ... Read more

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Great Magazine, Terrible Covers
I really enjoy this magazine, but the covers are awful. Get these posing idiots off the cover. Maybe just show some bottles or glasses of beer or something.

great magazine
dealing with theinner workings of the beer drinker and their culture.

All About Beer Magazine-July
Over-all superior beer magazine. 20 years! July Issue: Summer Grilling; 101 Must-Taste Beers. Great introductions to beer books. Also has listings of Brewery/Pub Openings. Everything for the beer lover/consumer, small/large homebrewers and importing companies! ... Read more

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Cookbook Digest - Well Written
This cookbook magazine contains a nice balance of recipies. It selects the best of all new cookbooks.

Biggest Disappointment of all my Magazines
This magazine is soooo overpriced! The content is reasonable, but too little and the quality of this publication is so bad. The size is too small, the paper is barely comparable to newsprint. It always arrives in my mailbox in tatters. I will definitely not renew my subscription. On a scale of 1 to 10, this rates a -1 compared to Intermezzo or Cook's Illustrated which rate 10+! ... Read more