• 7x7 refers to Medjool as a “d-bag playrgound.” Uptown Almanac laughs, says, “that’s rich.” [7x7, Uptown Almanac]
• Statistics show that the 2009 vintage was bumper crop for wine grapes, or was it? [The Cellarist]
• Ten chocolate bars to enjoy, probably alone, on Valentine’s Day. [Yumsugar]
• The Waffle Mania truck is now making rounds in SOMA. [Eater]
• Bravo appears to be flirting with filming the next Top Chef in D.C. [The Washintonian]
• According to a local survey, Chicago restaurateurs say they want to offer good pay and benefits to their employees, but few actually do. [True/Slant]
• Meanwhile, a national study determines basically the same thing. [WaPo]
• Massachusetts is launching a food allergy awareness program in which foodservice staff are trained in dealing with customers with special requests. [Boston Herald]
• The Houston location of the iconic Brennan’s restaurant, destroyed by fire during hurricane Ike, is reopening. [Chron]
