Sampler Platter: Hot dogs in Iceland, Prosecco & food porn

Dec. 30, 2008 5:17 PM PT

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Sierra Nevada will reuse water from its brewery to irrigate some of its hops. So that’s what gives the Chico Estate Harvest Ale its distinct flavor. Chico Enterprise Record

Meet the real Michelin Man, Andy Hayler, the first person to eat at every Michelin 3-star restaurant. Daily Mail

Downtown L.A. now has six Famimas, two of them on the same block. Angelenic

What’s Iceland’s favorite food? Hot dogs. Philly

With New Year’s Eve coming up, Prosecco tried to edge Champagne out of the spotlight. N.Y. Times

Food porn now has an official competition. Fittingly named former New York Times food photographer Lou Manna announces ‘Best Looking Food of 2009’ contest, which runs Jan. 1 - Feb. 16. Digital Food Photos

— Elina Shatkin