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The United States of Beer; Carl’s Jr. Parent Co. Considers Leaving Carp for Texas

• Ladies and gentlemen: the United States of Beer. From Shiner Bock to Yuengling, here’s a fun map of regional suds. [Good]

• According to the Wall Street Journal, muffin-shaped lasagnas are supposedly all the rage in L.A. (really?) and even Trader Joe’s has frozen turkey meatloaf muffins. [WSJ]

• CKE, the company that runs Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, is considering a move from Carpinteria to Texas. [LAT]

• Here’s one for the no-duh department: That foot-long burger at Carl’s Jr.? NOT a good idea for those trying to live a long healthy life. [LAT]

• Wanna see the logo for Michael Voltaggio’s new restaurant ink.? [F&W;]

• Only about 50% of eligible Californians received food stamps compared with 66% of the nation. [SF Gate]

• Stop being such a square. Olive oil can be used as a dessert ingredient too. [LAT]

• Chili’s opened its first outlet in Russia and plans to unveil 25 more by 2017, which may put it in a wings race in that country with T.G.I. Friday’s. But do they serve vodka? [Reuters]

• Sal Picinich, a Hoboken, New Jersey, baker who appeared on Cake Boss, has passed away from cancer at age 63. [CNN]

• Even-fresher direct: For lazy locavores, The Wall Street Journal road tests four local-food delivery services in four cities. [WSJ]

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