• 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 in which to invest. [USAT]
• Roblé “don’t call him the Hip-Hop Chef” Ali on his favorite Brooklyn haunts, including Clover Club and Fairway. [NYP]
• A look back at Smithfield, foie gras, Bataligate, and the rest of the year’s biggest food scandals. [HuffPo]
