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Belgian Frites in Peril; Tavern on the Green Food Trucks Endangered

• In Belgium, the only thing the whole population can agree on is the French fry, and it’s in danger. [WSJ]

• Today is a momentous day, for Wendy’s at last rolls out its two-years-in-the-making Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy burger: extra cheese, a buttered bun, a thicker patty, and no mustard. [USAT]

Esquire’s Eat Like a Man cookbook is out, and it contains recipes from the likes of Eric Ripert, David Chang, and Michael Symon. Can a lady borrow a copy? [NYDN]

• New research suggests an apple a day is actually a pretty good idea — it may help ward off strokes. [Healthland/Time]

• The city has been preparing survey reports on the condition of the shuttered Tavern on the Green restaurant, and it seems the food trucks’ presence there may be in peril. [Crain’s]

Belgian Frites in Peril; Tavern on the Green Food Trucks Endangered