We were just not really sent a memo forbidding us to use Goodnight Irene in headlines.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing recommendations for residents in states that might be affected by Hurricane Irene to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses in the event of power outages, flooding, and other problems that could be associated with the storm. (Food Safety News)
Here's Eli's review of Gino's Burgers & Chicken (Adventures of a Koodie)
Frank Bruni thinks that Anthony Bourdain might be coming across as the elitist bully Paula Deen says he is in their ongoing feud. (New York Times)
Happy Birthday, Chez Panisse -- David Lebovitz shares his memories of working in the Berkeley restaurant. It's fashioable these days to pick on Alice Waters but Lebowitz reminds us of what was revolutionary about her restaurant, which turns 40 this month. (David Lebovitz)
They're shuttering Golden Corrals in the Cincinnati area! Six of 'em! What does it mean? (Nation's Restaurant News)