Via BrooklynBased:

Balthazar alum Danny Minch is opening a Blue Ribbon-style, casual fine dining restaurant in the space across from Clem’s. Minch recruited his chef from Clinton Street Baking Company, and rumor has it that Walter Foods, named after his bulldog Walter, a neighborhood fixture, will offer a slice of birthday cake on the dessert menu each evening. Mmmmm, birthday cake.

More news (and the status of Pies n Thighs) at BrooklynBased.

Turns out Palin is one step away from handling snakes. Along with Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Benny Hinn she’s a member of the Assembly of God denomination. Watch her in action, addressing her former church:

[Thanks Dufflebag, via HuffPost]

[hat tip Buzzfeed]
On another note, we love that VPILF.com went live about 5 minutes after McCain announced Palin as his running mate. Looks like the site may be short-lived if Palin withdraws early.
UPDATE: Sarah Palin, Video Blogger part 2 after the jump.

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