• Top Chef vet and Absinthe executive chef Jamie Lauren talks about life after the show and what it's like to be one of "the new rock stars." [NBC]
• The Chronicle's City Insider (finally) picks up the story of the embattled Tonayense taco truck, and (amazingly) sparks a measured, well-thought-out debate in the comments section. [SF Gate]
• Street food comes to small towns: the recession has led to a surplus of hot dog vendors who see a cart as a good career backup. [WSJ]
• A new, Philadelphia-based website will give you the low-down on BYOB restaurants, and while it's only operating in a few cities right now, San Francisco is one of them. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
• The increasing availability of kosher-friendly appliances has promoted an interest in kosher kitchen renovations. [NY Times]
