• The California legislature yesterday killed a proposed statewide ban on styrofoam takeout containers. [SF Examiner]
• Vital Tea Leaf is something of a hidden gem, where the owner will prescribe you a type of tea to heal what ails you. [SF Chronicle]
• Michael Bauer re-visits restaurants for review updates— whether he likes them or not. [SF Gate]
• A new study suggests that reusable grocery totes are a “a breeding ground for bacteria and pose a public health risk.” [Urbanite/amNY]
• Knockoffs of major U.S. brands, like faux-Pinkberry Cocoberry, are popping up across India. [NYT]
