• Boston Transportation Commissioner Thomas Timlin has words of wisdom for First Night revelers: “You will need to pay attention to the parking restrictions and really avoid ringing in the new year and counting it down in the city of Boston tow lot.” [Herald]
• Nobody wants to read another dieting story, but here’s a scientific look at biologically keeping the weight off. [NYT]
• No more C-cups with that cup of coffee. A topless Montreal restaurant has decided to stop fighting the city, and put some clothes on. [Montreal Gazette]
• James Oseland thanks Kansas City is the next great food town, and that meatballs give way to meatloaf. [msnbc]
• The bank ING Direct has opened a cafe and wifi lounge in California, where you can drink frappucinos but not do anything too financial. [SF Gate]