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A Look at the French Laundry Holiday Party; Jewish Food Going Artisanal

• The French Laundry holiday party: so fun the paramedics had to stop by. [Bunrab]

• From New York to Portland, Oregon, Jewish food is going artisanal. [WSJ]

• With demand for whiskey on the rise globally, it may not just be good for drinking, but also as something to invest in. [USAT]

• A look back at Smithfield, foie gras, Bataligate, and the rest of the year’s biggest food scandals. [HuffPo]

A Look at the French Laundry Holiday Party; Jewish Food Going Artisanal