• The House of Representatives narrowly voted down a law that would have given the FDA increased power to enforce food safety. [WSJ]
• A new British study found that organic food is no healthier than conventional food. [Reuters]
• Pat LaFrieda traces the resurgence of burgers to the opening of Shake Shack. [Slashfood]
• Is there a blogger backlash against Julie Powell, the blogger who inspired Julie & Julia? [Gawker]
• Free-hot-dog-and-cheap-beer emporium Rudy’s is petitioning the city to let them reopen the bar’s backyard. [Eater]
• Governor Paterson partied at Taj until the wee hours last night. [Gawker]
• Veteran restaurant publicist Susan Rike says the current economic climate for the restaurant industry is the worst she’s ever seen. [Feedbag]