The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 7.23

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A Los Angeles City Council committee votes to ban new fast-food restaurants from a significant chunk of the city. (AP)

Sous vide cooking might be all the rage among higher-end chefs, but in New York City, it's coming under Department of Health scrutiny. (New York Times)

The rise in food costs has also led to a rise in fertilizer costs. (Reuters)

- Ian Froeb