McDonald's Baguettes Get Michelin-Starred Chef Approval And More News

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McBaguette Approval Score: McDonald's takes on a French classic in France, and to the surprise of many, gets an approval stamp from Michelin-starred chef Pierre Koffman. [The Braiser]

Food Trucks Help Businesses: Looks like the boom in food trucks isn't just expanding people's lunch wallets; other businesses, such as Custom Vehicle Wraps, are experiencing a boom in business as well. [WSJ]

Chipotle Food Crisis: Thanks to rising food costs, Chipotle's forecasting for its fourth-quarter profit is way down, especially since the chain cannot lock in prices for organic ingredients and antibiotic-free meats. [Reuters]

Colicchio's New Restaurant: The celebrity chef's new restaurant in the Mirage in Las Vegas will be called Tom Colicchio's Heritage Steaks, slated to open summer 2013. [Eater]

Red Hook Businesses Still Struggling: The area's restaurants and businesses are still dealing with problems post-Sandy. [Grub Street]