The Cronut Project; Inside the 'Fast Casual' KFC eleven

NEW YORK CITY — SoHo's Dominique Ansel Bakery has partnered with the Food Bank for New York City on The Cronut Project. From July 28th to August 2nd, people living within the five boroughs of NYC can win a Cronut by donating $5 or more to the Food Bank. Two winners will be chosen a day; one will be random, and the other will be the day's highest bidder. [The Cronut Project]

LOUISVILLE — KFC eleven, the chain's new "fast casual" restaurant concept in Louisville, opened its doors for a media tour and menu tasting yesterday. Eater Louisville has photos from the tour, and the full menu is here. The restaurant is slated to open on August 5th. [Eater Louisville]

THE INTERNET — Barbecue guru Adam Perry Lang was a guest on this week's Food is the New Rock podcast. He and hosts Zach Brooks and Chuck P talk about music, cooking for Huey Lewis, and, of course, barbecue. [Food is the New Rock]