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Pleasant Cafe Employee in Spit Fight; Jewish Food Goes Artisanal

• A woman walked into Roslindale’s Pleasant Cafe last night, spit at an employee, and fled on foot. Police eventually caught up to her. [Universal Hub]

• From New York to Portland, Oregon, Jewish food is going artisanal. [WSJ]

• With demand for whiskey on the rise globally, it may not just be good for drinking, but also as something to invest in. [USAT]

• A look back at Smithfield, foie gras, Bataligate, and the rest of the year’s biggest food scandals. [HuffPo]

Pleasant Cafe Employee in Spit Fight; Jewish Food Goes Artisanal