• Fishtown earned its name because of the shad runs that came through every April. Shad might not be back in quite the same numbers, but the resurgence of the fish is enough to merit a Shad Fest on April 25. [Inquirer]
• This summer, Le Virtu will serve a "Little Tibet" menu, cuisine based on the food from the Abruzzo mountains. [blogalicious]
• ConAgra Foods has launched a humor campaign, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, to promote their Healthy Choice line of foods. [NYT]
• Chain restaurants are rolling out smaller, cheaper menu items to boost sales. [Reuters]
• In the wake of the recent salmonella scare, Georgia is promoting peanuts more than ever. [NYT]
