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In the News
Costco's product recall alert system
"It's simple: Be a member at Costco! The store will use your contact information to inform you about recalls appl...
Why no food, not even kale, is 'healthy'
I found this an interesting opinion piece on the words used when we talk about food. And, how words in the food world...
James Beard Foundation controversy again...
While announcing more than 400 semifinalists from across the country for the 2018 James Beard Awards, the group is, o...
Restaurant worker shortage? Is anyone really surprised?
Is anyone in the business even remotely surprised there is a worker shortage?? Finally, the decades of minimum wage s...
Is this chef high? (Maine lobster)
Possibly the dumbest thing I've evah read about how to cook a lobstah: "A Maine Restaurant Wants to Kill Lobsters ...
Cooking Light stops publishing print magazines
Kind of feels like the end of an era - I used to LOVE CL when I was learning to cook. https://www.eater.com/2018/9...
Cynthia Nixon orders wrong
In a media opp for her race for Governor of New York, the candidate orders a controversial bagel.
How 'Waffle House Index' plays a key role in FEMA hurricane response; 69 percent of Bojangles' are in Florence's path
" . . . One restaurant that almost never closes or is hurt by storms, however, is Waffle House. The famously resilien...
Street Food Legalized in Los Angeles
At long last, the estimated 10,000 street food vendors in Los Angeles have a pathway to legitimacy. "That means th...
Michael Bauer's Guide To North Beach
A rather comprehensive overview.
USPS Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps
"The U.S. Postal Service’s first scratch-and-sniff stamps will add the sweet scent of summer to letters of love, frie...
Portland, Maine "Restaurant City of the Year": Bon Appetit!
Those of us who have visited or live in Portland, Maine know there is an emerging and thriving restaurant scene here....
Carr Fire Emergency Food Service for Redding area
Salvation Army has begun meal service at Carr Fire evacuation center at Shasta College (11555 Old Oregon Trail, Reddi...
San Francisco: Alfred's Steakhouse Sold to Daniel Patterson
"...For now, Alfred’s remains open until its New Year’s Eve finale. Patterson plans to reopen after a quick renovatio...
Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
Vitamix has received 11 reports of lacerations when consumers’ hands came in contact with exposed blades.
Nearly $100,000 Worth Of Ramen Noodles Stolen
" . . . What does one do with that much ramen? We don’t know! We also don’t know whether or not the brand of ramen no...
The most-starred chef has passed away
"Joel Robuchon, the world's most-starred Michelin chef who tore down kitchen walls to give diners new insights into t...
Yelp adding hygiene scores to restaurant reviews...
Recently heard that Yelp will be adding hygiene scores and info to its restaurant review site. I am not a big followe...
Jonathan Gold RIP
You shone a light...
Santa Barbara bans plastic straws
Whoa. Penalties for repeat plastic straw-distribution offenders in Santa Barbara include up to six months in jail.