It's the afternoon, and you deserve a break. Sit back, pour yourself a glass, and enjoy these food stories from around the Internet.
First there was arsenic in your beer, now there's lead in your rice. An analysis of rice imported into the United States shows there are levels of the harmful substance that far surpass the FDA's regulations. [ BBC]
If want to have that "just-stumbled-out-of-the-bar" scent all the time, this bourbon perfume is right up your alley. [LA Weekly]
Only in Brooklyn: There's a "vegetarian butcher shop" called Monk's Meats (opening soon), and it'll hawk things like seitan, tempeh, tofu, and other non-meat proteins. Check out this video on how they make their seitan. [Huffington Post]
Although Paris is well-known for its vibrant cafe culture, it's not as renowned for the quality of its coffee. (Granted, there's nothing like a steaming cup of joe at a Parisian sidewalk cafe, no matter how good or bad it is.) Here's a list of where to find excellent Java in the City of Light. [Serious Eats]
You guys. If you want to smell like bourbon, just drink some bourbon.