It’s the afternoon, and you deserve a break. Sit back, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy these food stories from around the Internet.
**The Links
Obsessed with ramen? You need to know about some of the best noodles in the biz. [Eater]
What do you do when your restaurant's favorite dish falls off the menu? Besides cry, that is. [NYT]
What do cyclists competing in the Tour de France eat? Everything from rice cakes and energy gels to canned tuna and champagne—all to the tune of 9,000 calories per day. [NPR]
Is almond milk wonderful, or is it "a jug of filtered water clouded by a handful of ground almonds"? [Salon]
Some food service workers are claiming they're forced to work while sick, which seems like bad news for everyone involved. [Jezebel]
The Drinks
Drink like a cyclist. Have some Champagne.