In California, the Happy Meal Goes the Way of the Dodo Bird; Donatella Arpaia Dons Chef's Whites
Santa Clara County, south of San Francisco, has decided to ban Happy Meal and other promotional toys that often accompany kids' meals at fast-food chains.
[NY Times]
The recipe-testing battle between Food52.com and Cook's Illustrated continues, and the results will be posted on Slate.
[ABC News]
Donatella Arpaia is opening a new Neapolitan pizza restaurant and this time the Versace-sporting restaurateur will be the executive chef.
[NY Times]
New Orleans is making a culinary comeback and Sam Sifton reveals his picks for the best places to experience it: August, Cochon, and Emeril's.
[NY Times]
The Obama administration has banned two synthetic additives found in infant formula or baby foods certified as organic.
[Washington Post]
Want some advice on where to lunch from a random group of New Yorkers? Tommy Hilfiger recommends Viand Coffee Shop, Donald Trump likes Trump Grill.
[NY Post]
Socialite Cornelia Guest is debuting a line of chocolate-chip vegan cookies that she hopes to eventually sell to local bakeries, national retailers, and airlines.
[Wall Street Journal]
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