In a Nod to Its Roots, Zaro’s Is Opening 2 Bakeries in the Bronx - The New York Times

Good to see new bakeries!

Dunkin' Donuts: 7 new restaurants in Raleigh, Durham | News & Observer

Yuk.

Pumpkins

Tis the season.

Amazon.com: A Grandfather's Lessons: In the Kitchen with Shorey eBook: Jacques Pépin, Tom Hopkins: Kindle Store

Neat.

Jacques Pépin - Wikipedia

Interesting fellow.

OpenTable Began a Revolution. Now It’s a Power Under Siege. - The New York Times

"And for all the diners they do seat, neither OpenTable nor its competitors have yet loosened the telephone’s grip on reservations, roughly two-thirds of which are still made by phone, according to Yelp, which once partnered with OpenTable and is now a rival.

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OpenTable Began a Revolution. Now It’s a Power Under Siege. - The New York Times

Big one.

A Brief Guide to the Newer Reservation Apps - The New York Times

Good.

Who Wants to Run That Mom-and-Pop Market? Almost No One - The New York Times

Such a loss.

About - Flair Restaurant & Wine Bar

Inviting.

(2) We Believe in Real Food™ - Whole Foods Market commercial - YouTube

Really? Nothing artificial?

WF Amazon

Got to do better than this!

Blueberries and cancer

Go for it!

Nano particles in food

Yikes.

NYC Calorie Rule Scrutinized in Courts of Law, and Science - The New York Times

I hope it both prevails and works!

Does 'Sustainability' Help The Environment Or Just Agriculture's Public Image? : The Salt : NPR

Hmmm.

Harvesting Salt By Hand Is Making A Comeback In France : The Salt : NPR

Lots of French salt.

France faces worst wine grape harvest since 1945 | World news | The Guardian

Silver lined wine bottles?

Wine War in Southern France Has Streets Running Red - The New York Times

Yikes. They probably still have French francs in their pockets. Life changes.....

Oeufs contaminés : questions sur les contrôles

Not encouraging.

La Nonna, figure emblématique du restaurant niçois Lou Pantail, est décédée - Nice-Matin

Always sad when we lose an institution.

Amazon Plans to Lower Some Prices at Whole Foods - The New York Times

Interesting move.

Alivia's Durham Bistro will become Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom | The Herald Sun

Big deal?

In Italy’s Drought-Hit Vineyards, the Harvest of a Changing Climate - The New York Times

Serious.

Variety Wholesalers names new CEO, plans to open stores at faster pace | News & Observer

Curious.

Oeufs contaminés au fipronil: des pâtes fabriquées en France ajoutées à la liste des produits retirés de la vente - Challenges.fr

Sure is complicated.

Tweet May Suggest Nabisco Will Sell Android Themed Oreos | Androidheadlines.com

Tasty.

Why Waiters Drink. And Why It Matters. - The New York Times

Seems like a big problem.

Aw, shucks! A renaissance period for oysters - CBS News

Cute.

Et si les pourboires devenaient obligatoires? - Nice-Matin

Why not just include decent pay in the cost of a meal or other service?

For Niven Patel, Farm-to-Table Cooking Means Taro and Mangoes - The New York Times

Neat.

Cue the Carrots! Strike Up the Squash! - The New York Times

I think I'll skip it.

Welcome | Triple J Produce

Found their sweet potatoes in Nice.

Foreign Farmworkers in Canada Fear Deportation if They Complain - The New York Times

What we don't know about our food.

Eggs

Clearing this up.

Walmart Beats Amazon

Sure is getting complicated.

Almost 250,000 contaminated eggs sold in France since April - France 24

How did Leader Pric inform its customers?

BIO CONSOM'ACTEURS | Agir pour une bio locale et équitable

Looks useful. Note calendar of what is in season.

Jam

Go!

Turin Epicurean Capital Puts City on Foodie Map | HuffPost

Very nice!

Burgers

Hmm.

La Socca Chips niçoise devra cohabiter avec sa rivale marseillaise - Nice-Matin

An improbable story at best.

The Pie Hole sets opening date in Durham :: Out and About at WRAL.com

Not very appealing.

Blueberry Crisp recipe from Il Palio Pastry Chef | News & Observer

Yum.

Paris : le boulanger «pète les plombs» et tire sur un client - Le Parisien

Too much food violence.

Tout comprendre au scandale des œufs contaminés qui touche l’Europe

Serious problem.

nicematinfood : actualités en direct, photos et vidéos

Neat.

Oeufs contaminés en Europe: l'Allemagne hausse le ton - Challenges.fr

Tough one.

Sweet Potatoes (Well Shut My Mouth!!): Winston-Salem restaurant serves Southern comfort food | News & Observer

Great!

The Secret Life of the Banana - The New York Times

Wonderful!

Remembering Judith Jones and Her Recipe for Food Writing - The New York Times

Accomplished life.

Colares, Where the Vineyards Snake Through the Sand - The New York Times

Good.

France Has an Oyster Vending Machine | Food & Wine

Progress?

Buttered roll?

Not my choice.

Reese's Krispy Kreme doughnut for sale on Friday | News & Observer

Marketing at work. Notice absence of any mention of food value and calories, for example.

Faits divers | Une crêpe "pas assez sucrée", les gendarmes interviennent

Too much rage in the food and other worlds.

Nord : une mystérieuse épidémie envoie 71 salariés d’une usine à l’hôpital

It is what we don't know that ought really alarm us.

Your kitchen sponge is even grosser than you thought — here's how often you should replace it

Use paper towels and replace kitchen towels regularly and wash them aggressively in the meantime. Bleach.

Carbon Dioxide May Rob Crops Of Nutrition, Leaving Millions At Risk : The Salt : NPR

Terrifying downward spiral.

How Erin French Made a Tiny Maine Town a Dining Destination - The New York Times

Help for Maine is always good!

A Deal for an Australian Dairy Wrapped in Layers of Chinese Loans - The New York Times

China's impact on global food is huge.

Losing It in the Anti-Dieting Age - The New York Times

Tough.

Lait, saucisse, cake: tous les produits rappelés par les enseignes - Nice-Matin

Useful.

View From the River Café: 40 Years of Feasts and Firsts - The New York Times

Wonderful place.