So Good Blog/News Round-Up 10/9

Greetings So Good readers. I took a little break from writing to enjoy the 3-day weekend in NYC. But I’m back, and if you are reading this sentence right now, then obviously so are you. Since I’ve been off for a few days, I present to you a super-sized blog/news round-up.

• A WSJ article suggests that restaurants may be trying to buy off or curry favor with food bloggers in order to get positive reviews.
• The so-called “Naked Lunch” promotion offered by a Maine restaurant is in trouble.
• On the heels of his grit eating championship, Pat Bertolletti defeated Joey Chestnut in the Texas State Fair Waffle eating contest, downing 29 in 10 minutes.
• The launch party for the new Wii game Naruto will feature a ramen noodle eating contest.
• Envirolink wonders why McDonald’s still doesn’t have a veggie burger.
• Rafael Roman Martel argues that the best Cuban sandwich is not in Miami, but in Union City, NJ.
• Burger King will be creating downloadable cell phone games.
• DC Foodies has a recipe for Sweet Potato Soup with Pancetta and Spiced Pecans.
• The Chicago Burger Project gives a good review to the burger at Hot Chocolate.
• Super Sized Meals shows you how to make bacon apple pie.
• TreeHugger has a recipe for a roasted vegetable salad with garlic dressing.
• Want to see some pictures of Britney Spears and her sister stuffing Taco Bell?
• The Frugal Law Student shares 27 ways to save money on food.
• Kraft recalled a batch of white chocolate baking squares due to a salmonella scare.