• Groupon tries to one-up Amazon make a “symbolic gesture” to the people with $10 credit for local deals. [Chicago Business]
• If the restaurateur of a 60-seat Evanston diner says the economy is picking up, it must be true! [Sun-Times]
• 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]
