This week's top dish from Eater DC, Curbed's restaurant, bar, and nightlife blog...
BLACK FRIDAY— It's Valentine's Day, and that means there are plenty of restaurants resorting to gimmicks.
NORTHEAST— Take a look inside Carolina Kitchen, opening later this month on Rhode Island Row.
ADAMS MORGAN— The multi-level Roofers Union has opened in the former Reef space.
ADVENTURES IN DRINKING— Tough life — it's important for restaurant owners and sommeliers to take wine trips to learn more about certain wines and producers. Here, some share their stories and their strategies.
EATER MAPS— When do foie gras dishes veer from fun to ridiculous? It can be hard to say, but here are some out there examples.
OPEN THREADS— Pet peeve time: here are Eater readers' least favorite restaurant phrases.