Newmark's Door

"These Are The Ten Most Bizarre Fast-Food Locations On The Planet"

The KFC in Kathmandu and the Starbucks in the Forbidden City are pretty cool reflections of capitalism. Too bad the latter closed.

"Check Out These Crazy Potato Chip Flavors That Are Popular In China"

I'd try a few "French Chicken" chips.

"The Big Benefits for Restaurateurs Who Think Small"

Makes a lot of sense to me and, apparently, to some New York City entrepreneurs. I wonder why there don't seem to be more one-trick-pony restaurants elsewhere.

"Worldwide Feast: 55 Great Global Food Blogs"

Sigh. So much good food, so little time.

"Pizza Topping Markup Calculator"

From Centives, an interesting blog written by Lehigh University undergraduates.

See also the Monopoly Property Value Calculator.

"Gastronomics: Where the One Percent Eats"

Short answer: near Fifth Avenue.

With this observation: "Proximity trumps quality, even when you have a car and driver."

"Magic Pizza Reheating Method"

I haven't tried it yet, but is sounds promising.

"Why are clementines sold in crates?"

Not completely convincing answer. (Link via Straight Dope discussion.)

"Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza"

"Surprisingly delicious". My family agrees, especially when on special they are just $2 each.

Unintended effects strike again

"Ordering the vegetarian meal? There’s more animal blood on your hands".

Published figures suggest that, in Australia, producing wheat and other grains results in:

• at least 25 times more sentient animals being killed per kilogram of useable protein
• more environmental damage, and
• a great deal more animal cruelty than does farming red meat.