• This week, Del Frisco's Double Eagle is more notorious for their lawsuits, but a couple weeks ago, it was for Craig LaBan's suggestion that the place was only one pole away from a strip joint. Over the weekend, the general manager let slip that they're installing a 12-13 foot brass pole in the bar area, based on the recommendation of an unnamed critic. [Yo!/Daily News]
• In anticipation of the new higher food tariffs set to take effect in April, importers and specialty shops are loading up on gourmet European products now. [WSJ]
• The FDA thinks that it's possible that some pistachios have been contaminated with salmonella and is advising consumers to stay away from the nuts. [NY Post]
• France will ban rosé wine made from mixing red and white wines, even if the EU decides to allow the practice. [Decanter]
• As restaurant chains go out of business or close locations, competitors are ready to take their old spaces. [WSJ]
