Sashimi Battle; Hot Dog Specials

ON THE INTERNET — BDCwire hosted a little "My Sashimi Is Better Than Your Sashimi" cook-off (well, not "cook," per se) between Tony Messina of Uni and Chris Cheung of AKA Bistro. Watch how it all goes down. [BDCwire]

HUB-WIDE — The Globe asked a number of folks from different parts of the local food industry to watch "The Hundred-Foot Journey," a new film about restaurants, and share their thoughts. Gus Rancatore, owner of Toscanini's, and Jacky Robert, co-owner of Petit Robert Bistro, chimed in, among others. Read. [BG]

MAGOUN SQUARE — Olde Magoun's Saloon features a Wednesday night special theme that changes monthly, and for August, it's the "Dawg Days of Summer" — hot dogs. From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Wednesday night this month, try dishes like hot dog sliders, a bahn weenie, corndogs, and more. [Official Site]
[Photo: Olde Magoun's Saloon/Official Site]