Start planning New Year’s Eve now. [Post]

A guide to Christmas Day dining [Washingtonian]

D.C.’s holiday dining survival guide [Zagat]

Sam Kass is leaving the White House. [Politico]

James Horn is leaving Mike Isabella‘s restaurant group. [Eater]

Pop-up cat cafe coming to Rock & Roll Hotel. [City Desk]

Salt and Pepper Grill III coming to former Chocolate Crust space. [PoPville]

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