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Groupon Invents New Accounting Terms to Pretend It’s Profitable
The company appears to be spending $1.43 for every $1 it makes, and is desperate for cash. Thus, the IPO.
From Tibs to Wat: A Handy Ethiopian Food Glossary
Being an adventurous eater takes a big vocabulary, and primers are always handy. In case you were headed out for Ethiopian soon, take a look at Yumsugar's new glossary of ingredients and dish names, including the very samosa-like sambusa. [Yumsugar]...
Restaurant Week Is Going to Get a Little More Local This Fall
The bi-annual dining deal partners with Philly Homegrown to promote locally procured ingredients.
Genetic ‘Switch’ Makes Europeans More Likely Than Asians to Crave Beer and Sausage
A gene that controls cravings of fattier foods and alcohol appears to be much stronger in Europeans.
City Tavern’s Lease Is Up For Open Bidding
The historic tavern's lease will open to bidding through mid-September.
Where to Eat, Drink and Watch Fireworks
With two separate fireworks displays on two different days, where will you go to watch them while eating and drinking.
Chefs Weigh In On the Charcoal vs Gas Grill Debate
Jack McDavid believes anything short of charcoal isn't real grilling.
NY to PA’s Needy: Your Goose Is Cooked
The geese will be shipped to Pennsylvania, where they will feed the poor.
A Plateful of Reactions to MyPlate, the New Food Un-Pyramid
The reactions range form quiet "Yay" to "Eh."
Will the Obama Administration’s New Food-Pie-Chart Thing Include Dessert?
Just don't call it a pie chart, because dessert has no place in a healthy diet.
Name Game: Vetri Nixes Birerria 600, Starr Rethinks Route 6 and Swanky Bubbles Gets a Little Transparent
Restaurants new and old get renamed.
If Tomorrow’s Really the End of Days, Ravi Kapur Would Like To Be Remembered for His Beef Tongue
It's actually beef tongue carpaccio with fried oysters.
It’s the End of the World as We Know It, and Scott Schroeder Feels Fine
Between launching his hot dog cart and getting American Sardine Bar ready for its opening, the South Philly Tap Room chef does not have time for the end of days.
BlackBoard Eats Flip-Flops On Dollar Charge
Just four months ago they started with the dollar thing, and now they're saying JK!
Ex-Google Chefs Making Boil-In-Bag Meals for Burning Man
Gastronaut is going strong, and branching out to playa food.