• Sam Katz interviewed Charlie Manuel over lunch at the The Palm yesterday, for Katz’s Philly Mag feature. [Daily News]
• Smokin’ Betty’s is getting closer to an opening date, several months behind schedule. The fact that it’s not open yet hasn’t stopped it from drawing union ire. [Inquirer]
• In what is likely a distressing economic indicator, the French drank 10% less French wine last year than in 2007. [NYP]
• Top Chef Masters judge Jay Raynor on the show’s panel: “You know, we all thought we were all hired to be the bitchy one.” [The Feedbag]
