Zagat Takes On Yelp, PETA Targets Celeb Chefs, BBQ Championship And More

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Early Wednesday morning, Google announced a sweeping new project, a new "Local" tab in Google+. The project spent more than a year in development.

	Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Melissa Cookston, World Barbecue Champion
	PETA Targets Celebrity Chef Fans With New 'Silent Scream' Ad Spot
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	500,000 Pigs To Be Slaughtered After Hog Farm Shut Down

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	Andrew Sharpless: Let the Oceans Help Solve Hunger Crisis What we have here is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the battle against global hunger while restoring the health and bounty of the world's oceans. What a rare opportunity to benefit both man and ocean all at the same time.
	Rebecca Gerendasy: A Love of Good Farmhouse Food Winemaker Rudy Marchesi has crafted his life around a world devoted to food. He has carved out a communal "little five acre food oasis" he calls home.
	Menuism: Celebrate National Macaroon Day In hopes of sparking a revival of interest in macaroons, we encourage you to participate in celebrating National Macaroon Day at a local bakery.
	Dave Murphy: 20 Years of GMO Policy That Keeps Americans in the Dark About Their Food Clearly, Americans believe strongly in their right to know what's in their food. Ninety percent of U.S. voters want this type of labeling. Yet we still don't have it. Why?
	Kelly Dorfman: Is This Floor Gluten-Free? The unfunny reality is: For people who react badly to gluten, unclear labeling and convoluted manufacturing practices can turn eating into an extreme sport.

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