Patio and outdoor dining guide—with pics! [BYT]

Michael Landrum opening Nice ’n’ Greasy, Steak ’n’ Cheesy in Arlington [Washingtonian]

Real sand and other things to expect from New York Avenue Beach Bar [Eater]

Mixologist Gina Chersevani, Red Apron Butchery, and possibly even Metrocurean blogger Amanda McClements among others opening shops at Union Market development [Washingtonian]

Food truck regulation debate heating up in Rosslyn [ARLnow]

Check out the menu at Shaw’s newest Ethiopian restaurant [PoP]

Buzz Aldrin dines at Proof [Reliable Source]

Masa 14 rooftop photo by Jessica Sidman