Sampler Platter: Veterans Day deals, Toshi Sushi celebrates anniversary, Ruby Tuesday gets posher, bacon envelopes and chocolate mousse Peeps
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Even among fast casual eateries there’s a caste system. And Ruby Tuesday wants to move out of the neighborhood it shares with Applebee’s and Chili’s and into the classier ‘hood alongside Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse. All this and more essential food news:
--Speaking of Applebee’s, they’re giving a free meal to Veterans today. Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts. Consumerist --Ruby Tuesday upgrades with fancier decor, more expensive food. New York Times --Toshi Sushi, ‘greatest omakase bargain in Little Tokyo,’ celebrates anniversary. Sinosoul --Mendocino Farms to open 2nd downtown venue at 5th and Flower streets. Blog Downtown --Portland brewer makes beer from Bac-O Bits, Nutella and more. Houston Chronicle -- Food pioneer: Chef Fergus Henderson. The Times --The folks who made Bacon Salt bring you Bacon Envelopes. J&D Foods --Crispy tripas at Rambo’s Taco Truck in Eagle Rock. Gourmet Pigs --Miniature finger-food plates: Absurd or absurdly practical? The Kitchn --Everyone loves the cheese dust. Dorito’s DIY commercial contest returns. --Burlingame officials try to run Curry Up Now truck out of town. California Taco Trucks --Chocolate mousse-flavored Marshmallow Reindeer Peeps, new for the holidays. --A roundup of pumpkin-based restaurant specials. Caroline On Crack
--Elina Shatkin