For this fine Friday, we'll keep this short and sweet. 

First, news you need to know:
Tomatoes are officially on the safe-list (finally)!--But watch out for jalapenos and serrano peppers (dangit...they're my faves).

Things you might want to know:
Looking for some new ideas to drive traffic to your restaurant?  Skimming this California news article will offer you more than a few.  But be sure to check out the comments at the end of the article, too; it seems some people find the article to be more “sensationalism” than realism.  What has your experience been for the past few months?  Is the economy really dragging your business down—or is it the usual competitive foodservice climate?

Stuff that you absolutely don't need to know, but just might like:
Now, if you’re just not in the mood for economics, skip the news article and visit this site, iJam, instead.  I found a mention of it on Chowhound, and I’ve gotta admit, it’s pretty hilarious.  Have a great Friday!