• Oprah’s Michigan Avenue closure led to a spike in sales for nearby businesses, especially food and restaurants. [INC]
• The price of saffron is nearing $3000 a pound. [WSJ]
• The grand-nephew of M.F.K. Fisher is writing a book about the friendship between his great aunt, Julia Child, and James Beard. [NYO]
• Speculation that Gourmet and Bon Appetit could have their publishing schedules reduced is running wild at Conde Nast. [NYO]