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1. Pacific Grill has a warm berry shortcake with your name on it. (Talk With The Chefs)

2. California passed a law banning trans fats for restaurant by 2010, and all retail baked goods by 2011. Packaged foods will be exempt. (New York Times)

3. Laurent Vernhes chimes in on the chef vs restaurateur issue, with some explanation from Jean-Georges Vongerichten. (The Moment)