MenuMasters Awards Announced; Dive Bars Round-Up

Nation’s Restaurant News‘ 14th annual MenuMasters Awards Ceremony will induct Tom Colicchio into its Hall of Fame, and also honor Panda Express, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Subway.
[Nation’s Restaurant News]

Ben Ryder Howe, author of the new book My Korean Deli, names his favorite Koreatown spots, including Kum Gang San, Woorijip, and Mé Bar in the La Quinta Inn.
[NY Post]

A new study suggests food dyes found in everything from cereal to mac ‘n’ cheese, can worsen attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children.
[ABC News]

Harry & David, the mail-order food company known for its fruit baskets and Moose Munch snacks, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
[Reuters]

Richard Colon, better known back in the day as Crazy Legs, hosts the webcast Lunch Breaks, a hip-hop-slash-cooking show.
[NY Times]

A roundup of the city’s best dive bars includes Bushwick Country Club, Otto’s Shrunken Head, and Ace Bar.
[NY Post]