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With the Launch of Google+Local, All of Google Now Uses the Zagat Rating System
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With the Launch of Google+Local, All of Google Now Uses the Zagat Rating System

So that Yelp-killer we all assumed Google would try to create when it bought Zagat may or may not have arrived
Anthony Bourdain Is Moving to CNN
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Anthony Bourdain Is Moving to CNN

Not only are chefs the new rock stars, apparently they're the new journalists, too
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Massachusetts To Ban the Trashing of Commercial Food Waste

Instead, scraps will go to composting sites or into energy, heat, and fertilizer
Quinoa Sushi Now Exists, Should Not
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Quinoa Sushi Now Exists, Should Not

SUSHISAMBA has gone a little quinoa crazy
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Science Figures Out How to Make Ketchup Pour Like Water

And no, it doesn't involve sticking a knife in "to loosen it up," or pounding on the 57
How to Get Your Grill Into Fighting Shape to Kick Off Summer
300,000 Wheels of Cheese Destroyed in Italian Earthquake
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300,000 Wheels of Cheese Destroyed in Italian Earthquake

The Northern Italian quake took out mostly Parmesan and Grana Padano
Edible Speed Bumps Can Stop You From Eating All the Chips at Once
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Edible Speed Bumps Can Stop You From Eating All the Chips at Once

A new study shows that subtle visual reminders of how much you've eaten can encourage portion control
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This Lady Eats Rocks (and More Importantly, Why We Love Pica)

Eating non-food things as food is the ultimate expression of personal taste, n'est-ce pas?
We Think Meat Is Manly, Science Says
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We Think Meat Is Manly, Science Says

Men avoid vegetarian options to avoid seeming like wusses
Guinness Has a Submarine, For Some Reason
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Guinness Has a Submarine, For Some Reason

It's pre-fitted with beer holders
We Still Aren't Very Good at Fishing Without Killing All of the Fish
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We Still Aren't Very Good at Fishing Without Killing All of the Fish

Speaking of sushi, a whole chumbucket of bad news for the future of the fish we love to eat popped up over the weekend
Maine Lobster Boats Sunk in Early Season Hostilities
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Maine Lobster Boats Sunk in Early Season Hostilities

In Friendship, Maine, actually
In Case of Emergency
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In Case of Emergency

Land Rover made a desert survival guide that you can actually eat in case of emergencies
Buying Organic
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Buying Organic

If buying organic produce could help us reduce chemical exposure to ourselves and our children even a little, why wouldn't we err on the side of caution every time? Oh right, money
Clamato and Yakisoba Are Now Officially English Words
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Clamato and Yakisoba Are Now Officially English Words

Along with a handful of other food words that made their way into the most recent update of the Oxford English Dictionary
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Garlic Is as Good as One Hundred Antibiotics

New research has found a compound in garlic is more effective at killing common food-borne bacteria than typical antibiotics
Adrian Grenier's Food Footprint Grows with Retro Beer Company
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Adrian Grenier's Food Footprint Grows with Retro Beer Company

He's making flattop beer (in steel cans!) at the Churchkey Can Co.
American Teens Are World Achievers in Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Drinking Hand Sanitizer
9 Foods to Eat to Slim Down for Summer
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9 Foods to Eat to Slim Down for Summer

Everyone focuses on what not to eat. Let's talk about some things you should
Understanding Brain Freeze (and What It Has In Common with Migraines)
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Understanding Brain Freeze (and What It Has In Common with Migraines)

New research has pinpointed how brain freeze functions in the brain, and might show a way forward to effective migraine treatment
Thunk Pieces
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Thunk Pieces

With meat and bug juice, day drinking and liver disease, we take a look at the journalistic genre that, till now, dared not speak its name
Junk Food Makeover
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Junk Food Makeover

This fast food classic may be a chilly summer treat, but it's not the best for the beach bod
Patagonia Kicks Off "Patagonia Provisions" with Wild Salmon Jerky
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Patagonia Kicks Off "Patagonia Provisions" with Wild Salmon Jerky

Starting with wild salmon jerky, the outdoor gear company is hoping to push an environmentalist message with its new food line
Is Professional Food Writing Dead?
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Is Professional Food Writing Dead?

Amanda Hesser wrote an interesting (and, sadly, pretty much accurate) article on the dwindling options available for those who want to write about food for a living
Gourmet Golf
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Gourmet Golf

For the first time in decades, a real live Southerner is going to set the menu at golf's biggest culinary event: the Champions Dinner in Augusta, GA
The Sweet Sound of Flavor
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The Sweet Sound of Flavor

Sweet and savory might have a place on the musical scale
Annie's (of the Mac 'n' Cheese) Makes Big Bucks Going Public
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Annie's (of the Mac 'n' Cheese) Makes Big Bucks Going Public

Hopefully the new stockholders don't vote to get rid of the weird-but-lovable "push on the bunny's butt" method of opening the mac n' cheese cartons
Researchers Figure Out How to Make "Nutraceuticals" Sprinkle-able
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Researchers Figure Out How to Make "Nutraceuticals" Sprinkle-able

Who knew that "neutraceuticals" was a word, and that we needed a way to make them shelf-stable?
Some Americans Call Sandwiches Dagwoods, Cottage Cheese = Smearcase
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Some Americans Call Sandwiches Dagwoods, Cottage Cheese = Smearcase

The Dictionary of American Regional English took 2.3 million answers about how average Americans speak across the country and came up with some interesting results
Chef Seamus Mullen's Secret Weapon to Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Chef Seamus Mullen's Secret Weapon to Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis

An herb that can reinvigorate your cooking--and your health
Marginally Healthier Hot Dogs Replace Beef Fat with Cellulose-Trapped Canola Oil
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Marginally Healthier Hot Dogs Replace Beef Fat with Cellulose-Trapped Canola Oil

But hot dogs still probably aren't great for you, honestly
Junk Food Makeover
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Junk Food Makeover

We tackle the science of this kids' menu staple
Is There Any Ethical Justification for Eating Meat?
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Is There Any Ethical Justification for Eating Meat?

The New York Times has announced a contest, and we're curious to hear your ideas
American Crayfish Have Massive Appetites, Are Wiping Out Their British Brethren
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American Crayfish Have Massive Appetites, Are Wiping Out Their British Brethren

Partly because they're less picky eaters, party because they carry a crayfish plague
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Liquor-Filled Ice Cream and Pops, Coming Soon to a Bachelorette Party Near You

Or a Sex in the City-themed girls' night out Vegas pool party!!!!!
Hawaiians Eat Bunless Hamburgers
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Hawaiians Eat Bunless Hamburgers

Who needs carbs when you've got a beach bod to maintain?
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Watch the Secrets of Blood Oranges, Revealed!

The identification of the pigment gene (which the researchers have named "Ruby") could lead to more widespread blood-ification of oranges
Michigan Man Sues AMC Over High Popcorn Prices
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Michigan Man Sues AMC Over High Popcorn Prices

Eight bucks does seem kinda ridiculous for hot corn and fake butter
Beef Straws Let You Drink Through Beef
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Beef Straws Let You Drink Through Beef

They're designed to enhance bloody marys and are made in Nebraska
Wine Experts Are Born with Better Tongues
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Wine Experts Are Born with Better Tongues

Which explains why those notes of "sugared grapefruit" and "dry-rubbed oak" can be hard to find
Healthiest Recipes from the March 2012 Issue
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Healthiest Recipes from the March 2012 Issue

Yes, pizza is on the list! Hallelujah
29 Percent of People Socially Network While They Eat
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29 Percent of People Socially Network While They Eat

And almost half of all Millennials tweet and Facebook at mealtime
The AeroShot
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The AeroShot

And created by a Harvard professor who has also invented "edible containers" (no, not like tacos)
A Guide to Tofu Varieties
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A Guide to Tofu Varieties

Yes, there is more than one kind
German Website Lets You Pick Your Sausage and the Pig It Comes From
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German Website Lets You Pick Your Sausage and the Pig It Comes From

Just klicken on the Schwein you'd want!
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Lazy People Rejoice

At least no one ever leaving their house again will probably help out with global warming?
NASA Is Looking to Train Space Chefs
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NASA Is Looking to Train Space Chefs

Or at least study participants to see what cooking on Mars might be like
The Vanilla-Date Morning Jumpstart Smoothie
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The Vanilla-Date Morning Jumpstart Smoothie

Guaranteed to make you look as hot as anyone you saw at the Oscars last night
Imported Shrimp Has a Carbon Footprint Ten Times Higher Than Rainforest Beef
The Pizza Shirt Lets You Wear a Shirt With a Picture Of Pizza On It
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The Pizza Shirt Lets You Wear a Shirt With a Picture Of Pizza On It

And you can buy them, on the internet
McDonald's Ranks Low in Quality Perception, "Should Wear Underwear That Fits"
Heston Blumenthal to Cook World's First Entirely Lab-Grown Hamburger
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Heston Blumenthal to Cook World's First Entirely Lab-Grown Hamburger

After a team of Dutch scientists announced their progress in growing meat from bovine stem cells, Blumenthal signed on to cook the vat-grown stuff
Best Coffee Bar Desserts in America
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Best Coffee Bar Desserts in America

Do the treats at your neighborhood joint look this good?
New Orleans Chefs Form Their Own Mardi Gras Krewe
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New Orleans Chefs Form Their Own Mardi Gras Krewe

With John Besh as the king, atop his mule-drawn float. For real!
Babyccinos Exist and No One Is Happy About It
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Babyccinos Exist and No One Is Happy About It

Pint-size espresso pulls are becoming a thing in Brooklyn
Nutritional Yeast
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Nutritional Yeast

Think of it as healthy cheese. Sounds great, right?
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Watch a Belgian Designer Make Genetically Modified Yogurt (Now with Prozac!)

Tuur van Balen demonstrates the ease with which, through some DNA tweaking of the yogurt bacteria, we can all make our own special blend of chemicals at home
The Bacon Shake and the Decline of Our Bacon-Obsessed Civilization
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The Bacon Shake and the Decline of Our Bacon-Obsessed Civilization

Epicurious takes a look at the newest manifestation of the undead bacon craze
10 Foods to Boost Your Mood
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10 Foods to Boost Your Mood

Researchers say shifting your diet towards lean proteins can help banish the winter blues