• The report on this year’s Big Apple BBQ Block Party is out, revealing that the event made an unprecedented $82,500 for the Madison Square Park Conservancy. But it’s not that surprising when you read that 12,125 pounds of pork ribs were consumed. [Eater]
• A 27-year-old Florida man attempted to pay for a meal at McDonald’s with marijuana. No word yet on exactly how high you have to be to try that. [AP]
• Hipster bakers will battle for first prize in an apple-pie bake-off this Sunday at Greenpoint hangout Enid’s. [Feedbag]
• Like the stock market itself, business at Katz’s Delicatessen has been erratic lately. [Villager]
