Weekend Reads
Gizmodo discovers a genius cheese grater business card designed by marketing firm J. Walter Thompson for Bon Vivant Cheese Shop in Brazil.
http://gizmodo.com/of-course-a-cheese-store-has-a-tiny-grater-business-car-505465406
American Food Roots covers the inspiration behind an American twist on Filipino lumpia
http://www.americanfoodroots.com/my-american-roots/filipino-lumpia-gets-an-american-flair/
Fresh mackerel is on the receiving end of new praise (and recipes) from Zester Daily
http://zesterdaily.com/cooking/fresh-mackerel-recipes-and-preparations
Josh Ozersky pens a piece on the new trends in smoked foods for the Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323…
Speaking of smoke,Texas Monthly released its once-every-five-years list of the 50 best barbecue joints in the Lone Star State, naming Franklin BBQ (in Austin) the best.
http://www.texasmonthly.com/eat-my-words/list-top-50-barbecue-joints
Imbibe highlights the cocktail scene in the Crescent City, noting that the past and the future find common ground in New Orleans.