ME / Anthony Bourdain on the Colbert Report

So where's Bourdain not eating? "I can't drive past a Chili's or an Olive Garden and not boil with rage."

DEAL / Spend $25, and get $50 worth of Greek-style food and drink at Athena by the Sea.

DEAL With a menu topped with tasty lamb chops, whole yellowtail snapper, and (of course) gyros, we know this Lauderdale-by-the-Sea restaurant will have you singing the siren's song. Pile your plate with Greek meatballs and spinach pie as you sit and watch some fine ladies work their belly-dancing magic on Friday and Saturday nights.
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WTF / California Mom Sues Nutella; Thought it was Nutritious

Athena Hohenberg used to serve her kid Nutella first thing in the morning. She says Ferrero’s labeling and television marketing convinced her that the chocolate-and-hazelnut spread could form part of a wholesome, balanced breakfast for her 4-year-old daughter....
In Nutella commercials, sun-kissed children wolf down Nutella-on-wheat-toast with their orange juice while their healthy, upper-middle-class mother sings Nutella’s praises. Do the commercials mention that one tablespoon of Nutella is 100 calories and 5 grams of fat?

>>> read the story via Nicole Ciandella @ Opposing views 

REVIEW / Lucca Ristorante in Fort Lauderdale: Lasagna So Good, It Takes Three Days to Make

via Jamie Long @ New Times
BUZZ "I've driven past here 100 times, and I never noticed Lucca," Brent proclaimed. And they're Fort Lauderdale natives... We snagged the last of only 12 tables.
MENU  Appetizers.. tender grilled octopus ($13)... sumptuous veal meatballs ($8) capped with velvety tomato sauce. Entree...Smoked salmon ravioli ($18) was a creative alternative to standard cheese-filled ravioli....grouper with clams and mussels ($30)... a hearty portion of lasagna ($17)
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HOW 2 / Broccoli with Chile-Almond Dressing: Health Starts Here™ via Whole Foods

A highly flavorful dressing featuring almond butter, ginger, garlic, dates and chile pepper makes a delicious accompaniment to broccoli and bean sprouts.

DEAL / BOGO Honeybaked Ham Company - Free Sandwich

 Buy any sandwich (at regular price) and get a sandwich (equal or lesser value) FREE. Sundays only
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HOW2 / Food writer Mark Bittman talks about different ways to prepare fish: broiled, roasted, poached and sautéed.

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NEWS / FACES / Ted Inserra Joins O.B. Breakfast House Today

"starting this am at O.B. BREAKFAST HOUSE in the Himmershee Village, prepping today and thurs, then open friday, also we offer some "lunch style" plates, and with the Jazz Brunch this sunday, we will be off and running, come by and say hello!"

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HOW2 - How to make ice cream in a coffee can

LOL / The 10 Worst Restaurant Names by Kelly Dobkin @ Zagat

Big Wong
This Manhattan Chinese restaurant is a Chinatown legend but its name makes us immature Americans snicker like frat boys.
Goat Lips
The owners of this Florida deli really should have run this name through Urban Dictionary before rolling with it. Just sayin'.
Phat Phuc
While "Phuc" in Vietnamese actually means blessings and luck, the swear word it sounds like in English makes for a silly name for a London noodle bar. But phuc – we kind of love it.
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