• One more reason to fear the dentist (and to always brush after dinner): A local doctor has been charged with using paper clips to perform root canals. [Globe]
• Should you happen to be at Sundance, and should you happen to be reading this blog rather than cavorting with celebs while wearing designer snow boots, here’s where to eat. [NYDN]
• Starbucks is expanding its boozy concept to a handful of new stores in Southern California and Atlanta. Wonder if you can get a Venti beer? [NRN]
• Food allergies are not as rampant as people think, though deadly ones are on the rise. [WP]
• Hey, here’s a great idea for combatting climate change! Simply change local weather to benefit crops — because it’s not like that will have any wide-reaching repercussions. [NPR]