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>>>Whole Foods has been threatening to take away your plastic option for nearly a year now. But all of that ancient checkout line dishing with Yentas has finally led us somewhere. The plan is to nix the bad bags by Earth Day, and offer only paper or reusable totes for 99 cents. If you’re still using plastic, anyway, shame. You’d better look away and change the subject real fast. [WholeFoodsMarket]
>>>All is not quiet in the Coffeeshop Dynasty. E’s Passyunk, where one could observe the most eccentric, over-caffeinated coffeeshop owner in the city, has been bought by the owner of Benna’s. It’ll close on the 29th, but it’s less like Coffee Shop Wars and more like Family Matters. There are plenty of places to get your fix aroundabouts, but still, love or hate him, we’ll miss his energy. What’s up, Benna’s II?
>>>First Bobby Flay stops in Philly for a soft pretzel bake-off for Food Network’s Throwdown. Then he busts into Collingswood for a grilled cheese battle at the Pop Shop. The judges-Kirsten Henri, Arthur Etchells, and Drew Lazor, aren’t talking. Ah, the wait for spring. [Courier Post]
>>>Don’t look so down, though, we’ve got Wing Bowl on the horizon. Go have a look at your contenders. [Inky]
>>>And how pumped are we for the unveiling of Philadelphia Brewing Co.’s new brews? Add Kenzinger and Walt Wit to your drinking list. The good stuff is on the way. [PhiladelphiaBrewing]