• The Nancy Pelosi-backed health care bill introduced in Congress yesterday includes menu-labeling and calorie count requirements for chain restaurants and vending machines. [NRN]
• Citizens’ Bank Park has added a special seasonal grilled cheese stand, called Hot Corner, for the Series. [KYW]
• Recession consumers might be eating more meals at home, but they’re supping on steak as they do so. [Reuters]
• Sonic founder Troy Smith has passed away at 87. [WSJ]
• Europe’s eel population is dangerously low, causing many to be concerned that the slippery creatures could disappear from the continent’s cuisine. [WSJ]
• The honey harvest of 2009 was the worst on record. [Daily Green]