/* About v17: calligraphy, vertical reading, portrait, editorial biography, ink closing. */
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@media(max-width:700px){.opening-logo{width:140%;margin-left:-25%}}

/* v18 — approved vertical philosophy: equal starts and more breathing room. */
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/* v19: logo is a watermark directly behind the headline, not a side column. */
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@media(max-width:700px){.opening-statement{width:auto;max-width:100%}.opening-statement>p{margin-left:0}}

/* v41: deputy chef introduction */
.chef-reading{font-size:12px;line-height:1.8;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:32px}.chef-experience h3{margin-top:0}
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