From undaunted eaters to flavorful ingredients, here is the week's most noteworthy food news.

• While the bacon trend has begun to wane, chefs and diners alike are looking for new ways to obtain the cured meat's best quality: smoke. We don't disagree.

• When it comes to dining, we’re strong believers that good food can be found in the most unexpected places. From food truck to fine dining, GQ has rounded up some of the best unexpected eats across the country.

• A New York City-based group for truly fearless foodies details their monthly offal eating meetings.

• Real butter sales rise as consumers continue to pursue purer ingredients for their kitchens.