“Compassionate” vegan chain lays off D.C. employees with little notice. [Washingtonian]

Den of Thieves to close after New Year’s Eve. [Post]

Where to find ugly sweater parties [Eater]

Two Ray’s locations withdraw Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings. [WBJ]

Where to drink when it’s 60 degrees in December [BYT]

Where to eat around D.C. on Christmas and Christmas Eve [Zagat]

Photo of Native Foods Cafe by Jessica Sidman