DUPONT CIRCLE— Shad sighting! Vidalia sends word they have smoked bacon-wrapped shad roe o the menu as a special this week, served with corn grits and a pickled raisin shellfish broth. [EaterWire]
BETHESDA— The space that used to be occupied the Bethesda BlackFinn location is getting remodeled, Bethesda Now says. But there's no specific news about a new tenant. [BN]
WOODRIDGE— Karlos Leopold, a co-owner in Boundary Road restaurant, is opening a new place. Nido will emphasize Mediterranean food. [Express]