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King Kobayashi Dethroned; Per Se Chef Moves On

Joey Jaws skewers Kobayashi in hot-dog contest, downing 66 HDBs for new record. [Major League Eating]

Per Se’s Mark Twersky becomes top chef at Alfama; Brian Goodman named exec chef at Parea. [NYT]

Is the controversial farm bill responsible for childhood obesity and diabetes? [NYT]

Daily News survey of two restaurants, writer’s own eating habits indicates that servings of ratatouille may be on the uptick. [NYDN]

Flushing is a hotbed of Korean chicken joints. [VV]

King Kobayashi Dethroned; Per Se Chef Moves On