I still haven’t figured out the whole Twilight obsession – I didn’t catch the ‘Interview With A Vampire’ fever either – but it’s clearly become a worldwide vampire phenomenon. Soon, fanatic fans will be able to dine with a Twilight theme. The Hollywood Reporter noted this weekend that sometime next year, a new Twilight-centric restaurant will open in Forks, Washington, where the movie series is set. Owners Annette and Tim Root are planning to make Volterra a family-friendly restaurant, with the space becoming the second Twilight-ish spot in town, following in the footsteps of the Twilight Lounge. No word yet on whether guests will have to bring their own garlic and wooden stakes.

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KFC’s latest publicity stunt has a few folks up in arms. Following last year’s request to rapper 50 Cent to change his name for a KFC promotion, and this year’s grilled chicken Oprah fiasco, the Yum! Brands company sent a letter to the United Nations requesting that their ‘Grilled Chicken Nation’ be permitted to join the international conference.

Unfortunately, a U.N. security guard (and clearly a fan of the fast food company) took the poorly-humored stunt a bit too far, inviting Bob Thompson, the KFC Colonel’s impersonator, to United Nations offices for a tour, allowing him access to the General Assembly president’s office for photo ops.

United Nations officials are none too happy, of course, and are now reviewing the incident.

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CantonRep.com has a great Q&A with Tim Zagat, head of the Zagat restaurant review guides. Mr. Zagat talks about the ailing restaurant industry and what he sees for future dining trends.

~Jennifer Heigl