The Guardian reports on the humble carp’s UK ascension from “inedible” to “new hotness.”

The newest ethical foodie buzzword.

More fuel for the cork versus synthetic closures argument: the renewable nature of cork and the threatened state of cork forests.

Bill Buford consumes 72 hours of the Food Network and becomes slightly bilious.

Does the new food revolution espouse Republican ideals?

Chicago is once again a foie gras kind of town.

Robert Irvine fesses up to salting his résumé, and the Food Network drops him like a hot potato.

An artsy academic type criticizes the romance of farming.

Any news on Dip Net in Port Clyde, Maine? I know they closed because their lease wasn’t renewed. Anyone know where they might move to?

Heard they didn’t get their lease renewed.

Well its time again for me to renew my membership. What are the best food items you have purchased from Sam’s club?...Also, What are the worst.

Walked by recently and saw an application for the renewal of their restaurant wine license in the window. Hmmmmm. Tipsy

The Merc said today that the Cosentino’s in Santa Clara isn’t renewing its lease due to a rent increase. I’ll shop there until the last day to show support. No one has produce like Cosentino’s – sob.

Just got an email from the people at Savory saying they are closing next week April 30th. Someting about their lease not being renewed with the coffe shop people who run the day business. Has anyone else heard of this.

Recently heard that Sushi Senin will be closing sometime in March – they can’t afford to renew their lease. My group at work eats there about once a week - (expense account)...Can anyone recommend another really good...