Grease Fire At Four Courts; Famoso Shutters In Chevy Chase

COURTHOUSE—Yikes, tough week for DC restaurants and bars. ARLnow reports a "significant" grease fire at Ireland's Four Courts today, though damage thankfully seems confined to the kitchen. [ARLnow]

CHEVY CHASE—Nycci Nellis gives word that Famoso and its sister restaurant M Cafe have both shuttered in a landlord dispute. They plan to relocate, so we'll keep a lookout. [Twitter]

WOODLEY PARK—Provided it can get through a permitting loophole, Noodles & Company may soon be bringing its fast-casual pasta to Connecticut Avenue. The company hopes to bypass Woodley Park's moratorium on fast food, arguing that it's basically just a restaurant where you pay first. [CP2.0 via WBJ]

MENUWATCH—U Street Music Hall is revamping its menu, but don't worry, the pho dog is safe. [WCP]