Eat Sushi for Sandy Relief; Twinkie Comeback?

UPTOWN—Yutaka Sushi Bistro is hosting a five-course celebrity chef dinner on Saturday, January 27 to benefit Hurricane Sandy and ongoing relief efforts for the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Yutaka says the dinner will include "at least five Best Sushi Chefs who have been shortlisted in Travel & Leisure Magazine from different parts of the United States". Seats are $200 including tax and tip; contact Yutaka at (214) 969-5533 to reserve. [SideDish]

GLUTTON WIRE—In case your New Year's resolution was to eat less healthy, Observer critic Scott Reitz has some suggestions for you: Herrera's combo plates and Snuffer's cheese fries are two tasty ways to pack on some serious poundage. [City of Ate]

HOSTESS WIRE—The Twinkie drought may soon be coming to an end: "The two companies that make Thomas English Muffins and Tastykake snacks are reportedly the top bidders for several Hostess brands, including Twinkie"; the victor should be announced later in the week. [WTVR]

Yutaka Sushi Bistro in Uptown. [Photo credit: Hello Dallas]