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By Chuck Sudo in Food on Oct 8, 2009 4:40PM

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A wood-fired brick oven pizzeria in Bridgeport? It's true. Stay tuned.

  • Casting is underway for the next season of "Top Chef." If you have serious kitchen majicks get to Wells on Wells (1617 N. wells) from 10a.m. - 2 p.m. on October 26 with these forms. Oh, and have a valid passport; if you're chosen, you might have to go abroad. [Inbox]
  • "The Jungle" - 21st Century Edition. A harrowing New York times story on e.coli tainted beef. [NYT]
  • The food at greatest risk for e.coli? Greens. [Tribune]
  • Former Chicagoista Lisa shames on the creative measure which some restaurants handle scraps. [Sun-Times]
  • Buy Jackie Shen's chocolate bag, win dinner for four. [The Stew]
  • A recipe for Butterfinger Blondies. [Make a Whisk]

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