• The Dunkin Donuts at 21 W Madison was closed yesterday for a fruit fly infestation; the restaurant remains closed for the time being. [Crain’s Chicago]
• It turns out that Dubuque, Iowa has the highest average burger cost in the nation at $4.29. The nationwide average is $3.12. [Telegraph Herald via A Hamburger Today]
• Jean-Georges Vongerichten prepared halibut for Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter at the United Nations last night. Security was so tight that only the chef and one assistant were allowed in the kitchen. [Crain’s]
• Roadfood’s Jane and Michael Stern regret not including Korean tacos in their new book, 500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late. [WSJ]
• Fortified foods (like orange juice with added omega-3s, or pasta with added calcium) are trendy, but they don’t always deliver the health benefits they promise. [WSJ]
• More and more children are choosing healthy options like yogurt and grilled chicken at fast food outlets. [Well/NYT]
