Half Off Wine at Kittichai; RBC Pairs Coffee and Cocktails

FAST FOOD NATION—Although the lawsuit that claimed Taco Bell only used 36% beef has now been dropped, the fast food chain isn't about to let the damage to their public image slide so easily. They use 88% beef, and how dare someone suggest otherwise! Click over to Eater National to see their plea for an apology. [Eater National]

TRIBECA—Coffee shop RBC NYC asks, "What happens when you pair up some of NYC’s top baristas and bartenders and
challenge them to create a coffee cocktail for a cash prize of $1000?" Click through if you want to find out. [RBC]

CONEY ISLAND—This year, the annual Nathan's Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest will include a women's round. [Gothamist]

SOHO— Kittichai is offering half-off bottles of wine (including Champagne) with dinner, both a la carte and prix fixe, from 5:30 to 7 PM daily Sunday through Thursday. [EaterWire]