• A 10-year old in Buffalo Grove disliked his dinner so much that he decided to call the police. [Gapers Block]
• Starbucks bought Magic Johnson’s stake in Urban Coffee Opportunities, which helped build stores in urban city neighborhoods like Bronzeville. [Crain’s]
• Funk Linko, which is most famous for producing the large sign poles for chain restaurants, received $5 million in stimulus money to make wind energy components. [Southtown Star]
• The traditional food world is “finally” taking food blogs seriously. Maybe it’s because all the food magazines are closing? [WSJ]
• As if all the food recalls and salmonella outbreaks weren’t evidence enough: the food inspection process in this country is pretty messed up. [WP]
• Starbucks is full of professionals — so focus on the image they’re projecting while waiting in line. [BusinessWeek]
• In Iowa, people can now pay bus fare simply by making food donations. [Des Moines Register]
• Chipotle customers who order Halloween night (wearing a costume, obviously) can get a burrito for two bucks — the proceeds will go to Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution fund. [Toronto Star]
