• A bouncer at Norton’s Sportsway Cafe has pleaded not guilty to raping a Wheaton College student inside the club’s closet; his attorney says the woman was stalking him. [Herald]
• Panda Express cares more than you would think: They chop twenty fresh vegetables in-house daily and test hundreds of recipes that are never used. Now expect the chain to start emerging from mall basements to stand-alone restaurants.[Salt/NPR]
• That pay-what-you-want Panera is not only surviving, but the chain is planning to add more pay-optional locations in more cities. [USAT]
• Connecticut lawmakers are attempting to pass a bill that would require labeling all genetically engineered foods — but it could be a long fight. [WSJ]
• Re-creating long-lost family recipes takes a bit of detective work, including recalling the flavor profile of the dish, and then thinking about the cook’s culture and means. [WSJ]
