Bubbly Subs

Most outlets of the Florida fast-food chain Miami Subs sell sparkling wine, ranging from domestic Great Western ($13) to imported Dom Perignon ($89). The Wall Street Journal reports not many people actually order a submarine sandwich and a Dom (though the occasional stretch limo drifts by to do just that); major customers for the more expensive Champagne are men who’ve just remembered their anniversaries.

Risky Businesses

In other Florida restaurant news, Cafe Risque--a 24-hour “diner concept” in Gainesville--features hamburgers, submarine sandwiches, diet plates and live nude female dancers. The owner has also consulted on another Florida nude food concept: Rockola Grill For Ladies Only, which features male dancers.

Real Men Order the Diet Plate

In other testosterone news, Prevention Magazine reports a University of Utah study showing that a man’s hormone level declines 30% four hours after he eats a meal high in fat. Low-fat foods did not have this effect.

So Let It Be Said; So Let It Be Done

Binghamton, N.Y., wants to be known as the home of the spiedi (locally pronounced “speedy”): lamb, pork, chicken or beef kebabs on Italian bread. Unless you’ve got a problem with that.

Euro Pop

Jolly Time popcorn is eyeing the European market. Sure, Europeans eat popcorn, but only at carnivals and fairs; they don’t have the all-American habit of gathering around the old microwave at home.

Liquid Diet Sweepstakes: Vampires Win

We know milk is higher in sugar than blood, but how much higher? Oh, about 90 times.

Mr. Green Genes

Calgene, Inc. is seeking federal approval to market a genetically engineered tomato called “Flavr Savr,” which contains a specially inserted gene to slow deterioration so it can be picked fully ripe and still reach the stores in good shape. Next, probably: a gene for putting a little container of ranch-style dressing inside the tomato.