• The departure of Oprah’s show has been a big blow to restaurants in the West Loop which drew on her executives and audiences for daily business. Rosie didn’t compare. [Tribune]
George Clooney is the latest celeb to launch a liquor brand, a tequila called Casamigos. Is there anything that man can’t do? [NYDN]
• Fixing food deserts turns out to be more complicated than “if you build [a grocery store], they will come.” [Salt/NPR]
• Strong smells naturally make us take smaller bites, which could help with weight loss. And if it’s a gross smell, you probably won’t eat any of it! [Scientific American]
• Studies show food poisoning can have longterm consequences, including arthritis and kidney issues. Yikes. [Daily Mail UK]
• According to Food Republic, cats just loooove Greek yogurt. Who knew. [Food Republic]