By Doran, Ryan A couple of Larchmont boys have grown up to become pioneers of food-based Web programming. Darien, Conn., resident Kevin Coupe and his partner Michael Sansolo have launched their new food perspective Web site and the first episode of their online series on FoodWireTV.com.

By David Kaplan, Houston Chronicle Apr. 29--Years ago, you'd get friendly with your grocer's butcher. Today, you can also get to know the store's sushi chef and nurse. Some Kroger and Randalls stores even have full-time wine stewards.

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