• The city wants to lure locals back to Fisherman’s Wharf by, among other things, encouraging sidewalk dining. [SF Examiner]
• The Night Owl seeks out the best ice in Oakland. Spoiler: “Ice connoisseurs” go to Flora. [Oakland Tribune]
• Venezuela has banned Coke Zero, citing the beverage’s possible health risks. [WSJ]
• In an alarming sign for T.G.I. Friday’s, the chain has rolled out five major promotions in 2009 alone. [Salon]
• Poultry was the number one source of food poisoning in 2006. [NYT]