A little over a month ago I started a new job as Brand Strategist for Sweetgreen, a DC-based salad and frozen yogurt chain that is leading the national charge in sourcing delicious local and organic ingredients, with an underlying commitment to the environment and its community. Here at So Good we write about all sorts [...]

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I have never been a huge fan of Whole Foods, despite my affinity for great produce and knowledgeable employees.  It might be my imagination, but that store has always been a little too snooty for me.  I love grocery shopping, but am not looking to pick up my game before I hit the market.  That said, I [...]

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NYC fast food chains must now post calorie counts. What’s better for the environment, soy or cow’s milk? Win a Kegerator! McDonald’s is buying product placement on the morning news. The 7 most bizarre fast food industry lawsuits. 10 delicious DIY salad dressings. Cream cheese stuffed cupcakes. Lavender and Rosemary Lamb Neck Fillet with Seven [...]

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Extreme Mortman says caterers are shying away from the DNC Convention. A member of Daily Kos has created a new community blog about food. Candy Addict reviews Reese Hazelnut Creme. A Hamburger Today reviews the chili burger at Ben’s Chili Bowl. Best Bites Blog looks at Ray’s Hell-Burger. 10 twists on the classic burger. Vicarious [...]

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It’s pretty rare that I post recipes on So Good. Occasionally I will post pictures of stuff I’ve cooked, although even that is pretty uncommon. However, this weekend I threw together a pasta salad for the 4th of July BBQ I went to. I didn’t follow a recipe, but rather just made my own, grabbing [...]

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Slashfood conducts a hot dog taste test. Watermelon is like Viagra? Metrrocurean announces the Rammy winners. Yumsugar makes steak & potato pizza. One Stop Cook makes a tasty taco burger. Roasted beet and candied pecan salad. Summer vegetable and scallop salad. Lemon Jelly makes an “indulgent egg salad.” Jicama mango salad.

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Bob Garfield, writing at Adage, argues that Cheetos Orange Underground campaign (previously covered by So Good HERE and HERE) is irresponsible. Five Guys is expanding into In-n-Out’s turf. Carl’s Jr. is thinking about creating comedic webisodes. Consumerist discusses the quest to order a cheesburger with no cheese. Cars at the DNC convention will run on [...]

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Gordon Ramsey is a big fan of In-N-Out. Brand names that don’t export well. The Economist asks if it’s time to lower the drinking age. Heat, Eat, Review turns two years old. NYC Food Guy looks for the best cheap late night eats. Look up the price of a pint of beer in 165 countries. [...]

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Serious Eats has a comprehensive recap of last night’s Top Chef. Restaurants in NYC must now post calorie counts on their menus. Domino’s and Pizza Hut engage in smack talk. Top 10 most disgusting candies ever. As Coca-Cola profits soar 19%, shareholders are upset about their Olympic sponsorship. Slashfood shows you how to make hot [...]

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Pizza ingredient costs are rising, and sales are falling. Anheuser-Busch’s CEO says the company will not be sold “on my watch.” A nice analysis of advertising campaigns for McDonald’s & Burger King. Pat Bertoletti has won the Acme World Oyster Eating championship with 35 dozen oysters in 8 minutes. Best Bites interviews Wolfgang Puck. Sugar [...]

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