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The French Market’s Ideal Shopper; McDonald’s Needs a New Prez

• For all its baguettes and frites, the French Market at Metra Market is not trying to target an elite customer. [Sun-Times]

. McDonald’s president Ralph Alvarez is stepping down at the end of the month due to health-related concerns. [NRN]

. As tropical drinks move to the forefront of mixology, rum is making a comeback. [NYT]

. Brunch service is on the rise in bars. [NYT]

. Former Saveur staffers have started Canal House Cooking, a self-published triannual food magazine. [NYT]

. An influx of wealth has made Hong Kong a new hub for wine. [WSJ]

. Sam Adams’ new Utopia beer, which is 27 percent alcohol, is banned in thirteen states. [NYDN]

The French Market’s Ideal Shopper; McDonald’s Needs a New Prez