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
A fascinating read about caviar poaching in… the Ozarks. [Medium]
Sign up for a data-mining app that lets its creators know what restaurants you're at—and what you order there, and where you're sitting—and you might get some free drinks. [Eater]
If you live in NYC, you may be acquainted with Chop't salad bars. If you live outside of NYC, you, too, may soon have the opportunity to pay $12 for a salad: They're looking to expand. [NYP]
A fungus called **roya, or coffee rust, is annihilating Guatemala's coffee crop. [NPR]
As Elsie the cow demonstrates, we are suckers for cute farm animals and a farm-to-table ethos. [Quartz]
Had a terrible experience at a restaurant? Before you complain, make sure it's not actually your fault. [Clickhole]
Chef Marc Vetri understands that food allergies are a real issue for some people. It's just that, well, they're not a real issue for everyone. [HuffPost]
The Drinks
Here, have some warm milk punch. It came straight from Elsie.