• A. Boschetto Bakery in Roslindale Square has closed after 57 years in business. [Roslindale Transcript]
• Mario Batali will be a “dictator” for Halloween this year, a costume he accomplishes by tying a Yukon Gold to his belt. [Cityfile]
• The Dunkin’ Donuts executive who left the company for Starbucks has settled a lawsuit from his former employers. [NYP]
• Costco hopes to accept food stamps in stores nationwide by Thanksgiving. [City Room/NYT]
• Minds and Machines has settled its five million dollar lawsuit against Wolfgang Puck over the failed .food domain name deal. [Domain Name Wire via Eat Me Daily]
• Restaurants nationwide are hoping to boost traffic with Halloween specials. [NRN]