• Chicago’s Olympic bid puts McDonald’s in an awkward position; the Oakbrook-based chain stands to benefit from having the games here, but as an Olympic sponsor is not allowed to campaign. [Bloomberg]
• Beer is increasingly being served with cheese plates. [WSJ]
• Legendary cookbook editor Judith Jones raises her own cattle. [NYT]
• Nutritionists recommend filling up on whole grains and avoiding sodium the night before fasting for Yom Kippur. [Tablet]
• A new study finds that energy drinks should not be used to keep you awake while driving. [NYDN]
• The IACP cookbook awards have added three new categories: children, youth, and family; culinary history; and professional kitchens (books written for career chefs rather than home cooks). [Eat Me Daily]