• Here’s some important news to carry you into the holiday season: A hard-hitting social survey sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts found that two-thirds of gingerbread-cookie eaters bite the head off first. [NYDN]
• A federal judged ruled that Chicago won’t have to keep its locks closed to stop the spread of Asian carp because the threat from the fish isn’t imminent. [Crain’s]
• Lap-Bands for everyone! The FDA is considering a request to lower weight requirements for gastric-banding surgery. [NYT]
• Lance peanut-butter and cheese crackers will likely merge with Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels. Just imagine the hybrid-snack possibilities! [USAT]
• The locavore movement has spawned a number of places to make your own wine. Yes, you get to stomp on grapes. [NYT]
• Here’s a super-cheery article about how Global Warming is affecting the world food supply. Spoiler alert: it’s not good news. [US News and World Report]
• A hole-in-the-wall in Hong Kong where a bowl of soup goes for less than $4 is one of the world’s cheapest restaurants to receive a Michelin star. [Scene Asia/WSJ]
