NJ Wine Bill Awaits Christie’s Signature; ‘Flex-Casual’ Is NowPlus: Police arrest a South Jersey hockey fan in connection to the brutal beating of a Rangers fan in front of Geno’s; and the Humane Society gobbles up Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s, all in our morning news roundup.
Department of Agriculture Sued Over Beef; Skip Wine Pairings in Top RestaurantsThe Humane Society filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the Agriculture Department, alleging the bureau has created a legal loophole that consistently permits potentially sick cows to enter the food supply. [NYT]
The City Council’s bill to place more fruit-and-vegetable street vendors in poor neighborhoods could hurt business for grocery stores and bodegas in those neighborhoods. [NYT]
Even with a reservation, dining at hot spots in L.A. can be just as bad, if not worse, than in New York. [Diner’s Journal/NYT]