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It's Wednesday, January 6, and the day each year when Christians across the world celebrate Epiphany. Read on for more about the best part of this international holiday (hint: it's cake). In non-cake-related news, our colleagues at the Verge are at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas this week and there are some... novel food-related gadgets on display, including a smart fridge equipped to reorder groceries via a touchscreen on its door.
In restaurant news, there's some cross-country action happening between Chicago and New York and separately between New York and Austin. Also: LA-based Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson's highly anticipated fast food concept LocoL has an opening date.
Finally, some industry news about the growth in popularity of meal delivery kits, and why Jelly Belly's creator started a Kickstarter.
Cross Country Restaurant News
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Rumor has it Chicago's nationally renowned burger institution Au Cheval— which draws lines even in subzero temperatures — may be opening a location in New York City. Eater NY reports restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff and his Hogsalt group have applied for a liquor license and business transfer in the West Village. ■ In other crucial restaurant news, chefs Daniel Patterson and Roy Choi confirmed they'd open the first location of their fast food concept LocoL on January 18 in LA. Choi is also opening the first stand-alone, not on wheels, Kogi taco outpost this month in LA. ■ Pizza merge: NYC's Roberta's hits Austin later this month when it pops up at local favorite pizzeria Bufalina; Bufalina is also opening a second outpost this month called Bufalina Due.
Image credit: Nick Fochtman/Eater Chicago
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