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  1. The Chain Gang
    McDonald’s Now Sells ‘Quarter Pounder Jewelry’ Burgers inThey cost nearly $10.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  2. Suntory Time!
    Japanese Teen Won’t Have to Repay Most of His $54,000 Bar TabDon’t leave home without your Amex.
    By Hugh Merwin
  3. Memorable Foam
    Check Out Barista Kazuki Yamamoto’s Amazing 3-D Latte ArtA 26-year-old latte artist in Osaka is moving way beyond whole-milk swirls.
    By Hugh Merwin
  4. Video Feed
    Watch a Stomp–Like Japanese McDonald’s Recruitment VideoThe chain’s elite Dancing McCrew is going to teach you extreme hand-washing and several things you should probably never do around a deep-fryer.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  5. Travel
    Stevo Dreams of SushiThe Hungry Hound’s Asian travels.
    By Michael Gebert
  6. Ramen Brahmins
    Japan To Get a Taste of Real ‘Hollywood Ramen’Ikemen Ramen is opening a branch at Yokohama’s Ramen Museum.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  7. Imports
    Japan Bringing MaiDreamin’ Maid Cafe to Little TokyoFinally, the island nation addresses L.A.’s cos-play cafe deficit.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  8. The Chain Gang
    Fry Guys: Japanese Teens Holding McDonald’s Potato PartiesFrench fry parties!
    By Alan Sytsma
  9. Surly Servers
    Czech, Please! Which Countries Offer the Surliest Service?The Czech Republic is bad, but they don’t have female-impersonating monkeys.
    By Kara Baskin
  10. Prix Fixes
    Meritage Gets Crabby With Its Tasting Menu; Matyson Offers the Tastes of JapanTasting menus on offer include riffs on crabs, and flavors of Japan.
    By Collin Keefe
  11. Fish Stories
    Fukushima Fish Show Record High Traces of RadiationSeems the fish aren’t out of hot water just yet.
    By Collin Keefe
  12. Fish Stories
    First Fukushima Fish Sold Since Japanese Nuclear MeltdownRadiation levels were so low in the octopus and snails that they were barely detectable.
    By Collin Keefe
  13. Scary Seafood
    Radioactive Bluefin Arrive in CaliforniaSamples of tuna found off San Diego reveal celsium levels ten times of what is typical and traceable back to Japan’s leaking nuclear reactors.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  14. The Friendly Skies
    Japan Just Got a Little Bit Closer to HomeNow you can dine on Boston clam chowder and donuts, even en route to Japan!
    By Kara Baskin
  15. Marketing Gimmicks
    Forbes: Kobe Beef Is ‘Food’s Biggest Scam’Are U.S. chefs and food writers fooling their clientele and themselves with so many knockoffs?
    By Hadley Tomicki
  16. Deadliest Catch
    Japanese Fugu Chefs Say Newly Relaxed Laws Totally BlowNew laws are taking effect that would allow almost anybody to slice and serve the poisonous delicacy.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  17. Foodies With Benefits
    Takami Cooking With Green Tea to Support JapanThe industry has been hit hard by last year’s disaster.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  18. Japan
    David Bouley Needs a VacationAnd he knows exactly where he wants it.
    By Alyssa Shelasky
  19. Mediavore
    Shark Fin Smugglers Get Caught; Hello Kitty Restaurant Wows JapanHigher minimum wage in San Francisco could mean fewer restaurant jobs, Wendy’s is big in Japan, and more in our daily news feed.
  20. Mediavore
    Mummers and Mayor Celebrate Diner’s Reopening; Food and Modeling LivePlus: Wendy’s rebounds in Japan; and China’s first Hello Kitty restaurant opens, all in our morning news roundup.
  21. Mediavore
    Radiation Found in Japanese Baby Food; Pinot Payola Scandal Hits WineWine writer Jay Miller resigns after news leaks that he accepted money for appearances.
  22. LOL
    A Burger King Bargain for Tender Japanese WomenLet’s assume it’s a sweet deal.
    By Alyssa Shelasky
  23. Mediavore
    A Look at Japan’s Cheese Industry; Are We Getting African Food Aid Wrong?According to Howard Buffett, a new approach to farms in Africa is needed.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  24. Mediavore
    Police Discover a Huge Marijuana Plantation Growing at Cedarbrook Hill CountryPlus: Japan has a booming artisanal cheese industry; and bourbon barrels have many uses in their afterlife, all in our morning news roundup.
  25. Mediavore
    Botulism or Just a Red Herring?; Japan’s Booming Artisanal Cheese IndustryPlus the downfall of casual dining chains and more, all in our morning news round-up.
    By Kara Baskin
  26. Mediavore
    Drought Ravages Texas Cattle Ranches; Sam Sifton Named National Editor of TheThe New York critic will leave his post for a major promotion.
  27. Mediavore
    Restaurants Cut Back on Salt; Little Dom’s Stymied in Studio CityBut they’re not telling everybody in case it makes their food sound bland.
  28. Mediavore
    Despite Bar Rescue’s Best Efforts, Downey’s May Not PullPlus: Fallout from Japan’s nuclear meltdown still threatens the country’s food supply; and Red Lobster’s new ad campaign features ‘real’ people, all in our morning news roundup.
  29. Mediavore
    Cancer Patients’ Urine Is the Likely Culprit For Radiation in Philly’sPlus: Everything you ever wanted to know about reading wine labels; and Michelle Obama’s deal with Wal-Mart to combat food deserts, all in our morning news roundup.
  30. Beer Me
    Stone Starts Putting Green Tea in Your IPAThe San Diego brewery unites with Japan’s Baird Brewing Co. and Guam’s Ishii Brewing Co. on an interesting new pale ale that benefits Japan.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  31. Booze News
    Dogfish Head Helps Japan’s Burgeoning Craft BrewersProceeds from a new beer will benefit brewers who took a hit from the devastating disasters the struck this spring.
    By Collin Keefe
  32. Funnies
    Chefs’ Final Supper Requests Reveal the Culinary Ties That BindFaced with impending doom, two L.A. chefs are smart enough to shout out the loves of their lives.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  33. Foodies With Benefits
    Momed Is Staging a Benefit On Its First BirthdayProceeds go to Japan earthquake and Southern U.S. storm relief.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  34. Foodies With Benefits
    Morimoto Hosts a Fundraiser For Japanese Disaster Relief EffortsThe Iron Chef was on the ground in Japan the day after the earthquake and tsunami struck.
    By Collin Keefe
  35. Mediavore
    Flavor Flav Sued Over Fried Chicken; Compartes Chocolatier Partners With FaithSo far, chocolate maker Jonathan Graham has donated over 5,000 boxes of chocolate nuts to the island nation’s shelters.
  36. Mediavore
    Laker Rookie Arrested For Shoving IHOP Cashier; Father of Googie ArchitectureEldon Davis, the architect who gave L.A. the first Norm’s, plus Pann’s and Johnnie’s, has died at 94 in West Hills.
  37. Mediavore
    High Tech Upgrades Are Coming to PA Farmers Markets; Vegans Fare Better as FoodPlus: Twenty-five years after Chernobyl, sheep are still scanned for radiation; and inflation won’t spare the cost of pizza, all in our morning news roundup.
  38. Mediavore
    Paul & Andre Pops-Up in Hollywood; Subway Cutting SaltThe temporary club is being called the hottest night in Hollywood.
  39. Foodies With Benefits
    Drink Beer and Help Disaster Relief Efforts in JapanThe local chain of brewpubs is donating proceeds from beers sold today to the Red Cross.
    By Collin Keefe
  40. Mediavore
    Radiation From Japan’s Nuclear Accident Is Present in Philly’sPlus: Mayor Michael Nutter sees Tastykake’s merger with Flower Foods as positive outcome; and Talula’s Garden will feature tables made by at risk youth, all in our morning news roundup.
  41. Japan
    Top Chef Alums Unite for JapanProceeds will support children affected by the March 11 earthquake and its aftermath.
    By Jillian Goodman
  42. Mediavore
    Food Trucks Sue Monrovia; Ronald McDonald Meets Kids OnlineThe Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association is fighting a ban on food trucks.
  43. Mediavore
    Angel Stadium Food Going Farm-To-Stand; Bottle of Rémy Martin Sells For $70,155Now that’s a costly bottle of cognac!
  44. Mediavore
    Samuels & Son Halts Imports of Japanese Seafood; Point Breeze Restaurant OwnerPlus: Re-energized Starbucks pushes forward on its plan to rule the world; and produce prices to come down as spring veggies come to market, all in our morning news roundup.
  45. Mediavore
    E. Coli Scare Prompts Recall of 23,000 Pounds of Lebanon Bologna; ObsessivePlus: Japan worries that its water and fish are radioactive; and Temple University receives grants to fight obesity among low-income preschoolers, all in our morning news roundup.
  46. Health Concerns
    Paranoid Angelenos Make a Run on Sea KelpWe have some suggestions for better tasting ways to combat radiation.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  47. Mediavore
    Eating Grilled Bat; Encino Restaurants Awash in ‘A’ RatingsThe winged marsupials might just be “the single worst thing” one man has ever eaten.
  48. User’s Guide
    Where to Eat and Drink While Helping JapanAn updated guide to who is doing what for relief efforts in Japan.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  49. Mediavore
    Fears Spread On Japan’s Food; Frog Found in Canned Green BeansJapan’s government reports its food is safe from radiation as ramen is shipped in to feed survivors of the recent earthquake and tsunami.
  50. Foodievents
    New York Brewers Pour Their Hearts Into Japan ReliefPlus: Is Japanese food safe to eat?
    By Daniel Maurer
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