• The number of independently owned restaurants in New York City shrank by one percent more in the second quarter of 2009 than in 2008. [NYP]
• Despite there being no actual Max Brenner, Max Brenner was interviewed for an Australian newspaper. [Age via Feedbag]
Earlier: Milking It
• The world’s first chocolate made with camel’s milk is going global. [Reuters]
• A performer at the Box claims the venue has slashed performer pay and is cutting back on shows altogether. [Down by the Hipster]
• Tens of thousands of people participated in England’s the Big Lunch festival by having outdoor lunch parties. [Reuters]
• Via Dei Mille owner Giuseppe Tuosto was arrested yesterday on charges of assaulting his girlfriend. [NYP]
