| Rat Patrol Closes 3 More Restaurants
After a round of reinspections, the city Health Department has shut down three Pizza Hut restaurants operated by the same franchisee that owned the KFC/Taco Bell in Greenwich Village where cavorting rats became YouTube stars last week. Ten others were also shut down pending the new inspections. The reinspections of the company's other restaurants in the five boroughs were ordered after it was learned that the one in the Village had passed a health inspection a day before the video was shot. The inspector was removed from duty, and the matter was referred to the Department of Investigation. Eight of the 23 restaurants operated by the company, ADF Fifth Operating Corporation, passed reinspection and remain open. But after the new closings, Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of Taco Bell and KFC, shut down the 10 others protectively pending the visits by inspectors.
Manitowoc names food service division president
The Manitowoc Co. has hired an executive from Culligan International Corp. as the new leader of its food service equipment division. Michael Kachmer, who most recently served as chief operating officer of global water treatment products supplier Culligan, will succeed Timothy Kraus as president of Manitowoc Foodservice Group. Kraus retired at the end of 2006 after 18 years with the Manitowoc-based company. .
Two food concepts explained
Calorie (or energy) density and nutrient density are interesting concepts frequently discussed by health experts in the last few years. The focus of these discussions has been on how to get better, simpler information to people attempting to make good food choices. But what do these terms mean, and why are they important? .
Pet food kills dozens
The contaminated pet food withdrawn from the market last week has killed up to 35 dogs countrywide, the manufacturer has announced. At least 10 dogs died at a single Paarl veterinary clinic. The pet food maker, Aquanutro, warned last week that a small number of dog food batches had been contaminated by ethylene glycol. The substance is a type of coolant, popularly known as anti-freeze. The company said it had been alerted late in 2006 by dog owners and a veterinary surgeon who said the products caused renal failure. On Tuesday Aquanutro chief Dirk van der Linde said: "There are so many rumours flying around, but I don't think it was more than 30 to 35 (dead) - somewhere around there." .
Columnist makes confession of secret obsession
During the fun-filled, stressed-out 11 months that I've been writing "Mishegas of Motherhood," I've developed a bond with my readers. Many of you have sent me supportive emails, and I encourage you to continue to give me all kinds of honest feedback via my new email: ellie@mishegasofmotherhood.com. I feel that I can share almost anything with you, including secrets about myself that I don't talk about with my best girlfriends, not even my own mother. My husband doesn't have a clue about these innermost feelings either. It's time that you hear the truth from me before any gossip sneaks out and the facts get distorted. You know, before I came up with the name "Mishegas of Motherhood," I had another title in mind. It was called, "But I digress...," which refers to the tendencies of women, such as myself, to flip flop on topics of conversation sans transitions and explanations.
Takeout Food Finds: Galarza's Mexican Food in Delray Beach, dining ...
Dining facilities: Galarza's isn't visible from the street. Pull into the complex at this address and drive around to the north side of the building. Order at the counter, then take out or eat at one of the many inside tables.
Service: Plenty of English spoken here and the staff is helpful. If you have questions on the menu (this is authentic Mexican, not the usual tacos), just ask.
Delivery: none
The Dish
Your taste buds will thank you when you discover this sparkling clean spot is a window into authentic Mexican food, including breakfast. Wake up to huevos rancheros ($4 each), a breakfast burrito with bacon, eggs and cheese; or chorizo, eggs, beans and cheese ($4 each).
At noon, opt for a torta (sandwich, $4.50) or, when you're in the mood for authentic, tacos with fillings of tripe, chopped steak, pork skin, chorizo or Mexican BBQ at $1.60 per taco.
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