665072 Thu Nov 05 19:01:23 -0800 2009 7 33 Food Media and News 0 5159808 1. If Gourmet is being discontinued as a publication, why did I get my November 2009 issue with an accompanying sheet urging me to "Give the gift of Gourmet" for $4 a pop? 2. Why is there no mention in Reichl's editorial page of the magazine's fate? Thu Nov 05 19:01:23 -0800 2009 105717 alkapal 1 5159813 Others may have more information but I was under the impression that the axe came so suddenly that the November issue had already gone to press so there was no time to tie up loose ends. Thu Nov 05 19:06:30 -0800 2009 5159808 101907 ms. clicquot 2 5159996 Yes, that is exactly what happened. Thu Nov 05 20:57:17 -0800 2009 5159813 12513 Divamac 1 5160344 They were essentially given what amounted to an immediate cease an desist order. They then 48 hours to clear out their offices and vacate the building. Fri Nov 06 05:23:17 -0800 2009 5159808 23758 Withnail42 2 5160370 wow, that's startling! what's the story? i mean, that is how one treats white collar perps! Fri Nov 06 05:43:42 -0800 2009 5160344 105717 alkapal 1 5160369 Ruth Reichl did an interview with Terry Gross on NPR last week. She said she had no advanced knowledge and was extremely sad by the sudde announcement. She said she would of put together a completely different Nov. issue and would of written a much different Editor's letter. Here's a link to the interview: http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13&prgDate=10-14-2009 I just renewed my subscription - does anyone know whether they will be refunding recent renewal payments? Fri Nov 06 05:43:16 -0800 2009 5159808 71241 lynnlato 2 5160377 I believe you will now be receiving issues of Bon Appetit. Fri Nov 06 05:46:19 -0800 2009 5160369 101907 ms. clicquot 2 5160381 lynn, someone in this very long thread said they finally got through to C/S - http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/657108 Sounds like your subscription moves over to Bon Appetit, unless you specifically request a refund. Fri Nov 06 05:47:23 -0800 2009 5160369 10532 LindaWhit