Sampler Platter: Pot brownies were culprit in case of sickened teachers; Tavern on the Green bankruptcy; more seating at Joan's on Third

Some people get poisoned by shellfish, some people get poisoned by brownies in today's roundup of food news.

--Tavern on the Green files for bankruptcy. Bloomberg
--Why we're storing billions of seeds. TED
--The hoki, an unlikely star among seafood, causes a row. New York Times
--Smart Choices, a food industry-backed labeling campaign, deems Froot Loops, Fudgsicles and mayonnaise "smart choices." FOX
--Food poisoning at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant probably caused by norovirus from shellfish. Guardian
--Rogue sidewalk vendor sells pot brownies to unsuspecting L.A. teachers.
--Joan's on Third expands outdoor seating; D’Amore’s reopens. Blackburn + Sweetzer

-- Elina Shatkin

Photo: Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[Merlin]

Hey those brownies look familiar? The Boudin Bakery brownies recipe from S.F. didn't have any "secret ingredients did they? Daily dish are you selling special brownies to help out the bottom line at the Food section of the Times? I know want to educate the public on good eats but can we draw the line at our teachers please.

Talk about loving your job ; )

[Natalie DeJohn]

I heard about that pot brownie story. So weird! Did anyone else hear about the pot brownie story where a police man confiscated weed, then made pot brownies, then called 911 to say he was sick? I can't remember what state it was in. Very strange though. If it's true.