Peter Luger Steak Prices Going Up And More News

The Daily Meal brings you the biggest news from the food world.

Drought Affecting Peter Luger Steak: Apparently because of the drought, quality steaks may become even more out of our budget. Darn. We were really scrimping to save for a celebratory Peter Luger meal. [Bloomberg]

USDA Shuts Down California Slaughterhouse: After a video showed cows who couldn't stand up being prepared for slaughter, the USDA shut down Central Valley Meat Co. in Hanford, Calif., to make sure the cows were not sick and slaughtered for consumption. [AP]

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Go Abroad: Japanese consumers are finally getting their hands on the addictive, peanut butter-y treat. [Reuters]

Marriage May Decrease Heart Risk for Women: Researchers found that married women tended to have less risk for heart diseases, while men who married younger were more likely to have signs of chronic inflammation later in life. [LiveScience]

Singles Nights Are Back on Trend: More bars are apparently hosting singles nights, an old-and-now-new-again way to meet people around the city. [NY Times]