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Oakland Restaurant Owner Shot During Robbery Attempt; Emotional Eating Is A-OK

• A worker at The owner of Otaez Mexi-Catessen (3872 International Boulevard, Oakland) was shot around 5:30 a.m. this morning by an armed robber while prepping for breakfast service. [Tribune] Update: A new report says that owner Jesus “Chuy” Campos, well known in the Fruitvale community, has died from his wounds.

Saul’s Deli in Berkeley is hosting a summit on May 19 (yes, a summit) to discuss the future of the Jewish deli. [Saul’s via NYT]

Tortas El Primo (3242 22nd Street) was allegedly shut down for selling drugs, and it may become an Italian bakery. [Comments/Mission Mission via Eater]

• That fire Wednesday night in La Lengua has left Lotus Garden shuttered, but Blue Plate remains open. Phew. [SFoodie]

• Guess what? Humans are hardwired to emotionally eat — it doesn’t have to be a problem. [CNN]

• Now that a study shows caffeine cravings may be genetic, you have one more thing to blame on your parents. [USAT]

• France is planning a sort of giant market called the “Cité de la Gastronomie” to immortalize its cuisine, but six months in, the project has basically no funding. Dommage! [WSJ]

• How many calories are in that dish? Oh, snap: A new app can tell you. [Cnet]

Oakland Restaurant Owner Shot During Robbery Attempt; Emotional Eating Is A-OK