Links from the Foodiesphere for Thursday, August 25th 2005

Reviews on a plate - A website where customers can post their sometimes unflattering opinions of restaurants is worrying chefs.

Top Pot offers an open space to fill up on doughnuts and coffee - The Belltown Top Pot location is a standout joint for many reasons, one of which is its openness.

Fast-Food Clusters Near Schools - The scene is repeated throughout Chicago, where fast-food restaurants are clustered within easy walking distance of elementary and high schools.

Roadside restaurants suffer from gas - The late-summer bump in gasoline prices looks to take a bite out of the profits of many roadside-restaurant operators.

Ice cream breaks out of its mold - Herbs, spices and other unlikely flavorings are the new scoop.

Report: Obesity Rates Up in Most States - Like a lot of people, the nation's weight problem is settling below its waistline.

A Trio of Bread Books - If you are passionate about baking bread at home, if you aspire to bake the perfect baguette or artisan loaf, then you want to read these three books.

Posted by Ant @ Thursday, August 25, 2005 | Permalink