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Psychoanalyzing the cupcake craze—-you’re all just “hungry for hugs.” [WaPo]

Will new vending rules actually make things harder for food trucks? [Blade]

Here’s something different: Darnell’s Bar in Shaw morphs into a coffee shop during the day. [Prince of Petworth]

Mixtec, El Pollo Sabroso, Jolt ‘N Bolt all get in trouble with the Health Department. [WaPo]

Restaurateur Stephen Starr is now hiring for his new bistro-style eatery on 14th Street NW. [Washingtonian]

A Cooking Channel segment on D.C.’s Toki Underground airs Feb. 29 [Twitter]

Brunch at The Getaway doesn’t suck. [Bitches Who Brunch]