• The deadly glass slinger in Lansdowne Pub’s August bar brawl was charged with manslaughter. [Globe]
• Machu Picchu restaurant owner Rosy Cerna won a prestigious Peruvian ex-pat award. [Wicked Local]
• The traditional food world is “finally” taking food blogs seriously. Maybe it’s because all the food magazines are closing? [WSJ]
• As if all the food recalls and salmonella outbreaks weren’t evidence enough: the food inspection process in this country is pretty messed up. [WP]
• Starbucks is full of professionals — so focus on the image they’re projecting while waiting in line. [BusinessWeek]
• In Iowa, people can now pay bus fare simply by making food donations. [Des Moines Register]
• Chipotle customers who order Halloween night (wearing a costume, obviously) can get a burrito for two bucks — the proceeds will go to Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution fund. [Toronto Star]