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Fianco Shutters; Many Allergies Misdiagnosed

• Well-loved Italian restaurant Fianco has closed, announced via Twitter. [TOC, @fianco_chicago]

• It turns out that many kids whose food allergies were diagnosed by skin or blood tests may not really be allergic. [WSJ]

• Sure, haggis is getting legalized, but you still can’t import wild beluga caviar or horsemeat into the United States. [Salon]
Earlier: Haggis Fans, Rejoice!

• Sharing all food has become a dominant ethos in post-earthquake Haiti. [NYT]

• At some point in the past year, almost one in five Americans could not afford the food they needed. [NYT]

• Four Top Chef alums, led by Haitian-born Ron Duprat, are holding a fundraiser for Haitian relief. [BuddyTV]

Fianco Shutters; Many Allergies Misdiagnosed