Best Food News & Stories Of The Week

We get it, you're busy. We're swamped, too—busy combing the Internet to keep you in the loop amid this fast-moving world, that is. Head into the weekend with these articles, food-related deep dives and Tasting Table reads stored away as dinner party conversation fodder.

• After 13 years, Bobby Flay is closing his iconic NYC restaurant, Bar Americain.

• Saveur, one of the country's most esteemed food magazines, is the latest to fall prey to shifts among publishing giants.

• This account of making Mario Batali's (infamous) apology cinnamon rolls is a must-read.

• Switzerland's latest law makes it illegal to boil lobsters alive.

• The somewhat (OK, highly) questionable bar concept that combines ax throwing and booze is gaining traction.

• After you've had breakfast at Tiffany's, make your way to Florence for dinner at Gucci.

• Justin Timberlake and chef René Redzepi: the unexpected collaboration we can truly get behind.

• Cancel your weekend plans, because all 15 seasons of this critically acclaimed show are now on Hulu. 

• More details about Pitbull's Miami restaurant are here, and they're very . . . Pitbull. 

• We don't blame you if you're too scared to try the Grand Canyon's newest attraction.

• Ben & Jerry's just made your favorite flavor that much more exciting.