Chef Kaz Okochi gives his State of the Uni address. [WaPo]
Michel Richard may soon join fellow D.C. chef Robert Weidmaier in opening a restaurant—-perhaps even three of them—-in Atlantic City. [Eater DC]
Shaw’s forthcoming Bistro Bohem could open earlier than Shaw’s Tavern. [Prince of Petworth]
Next week is D.C. Meat Week. Alexandria’s Pork Barrel BBQ is taking the opportunity to unveil its new Carolina vinegar sauce. [PR Web]
Hollywood starlet Drew Barrymore is turned away at Komi. So she hits up Shake Shack instead. [Glitterazi]
Chef Geoff Tracy warns his customers to watch out for D.C.’s speed cameras: Tickets cost $150, which, he helpfully points out, “equals FIVE three course dinners at Lia’s during BCC Restaurant Week.” [NBC Washington]