Passenger Could Be in Jeopardy; Wells Talks Tortillas

MT VERNON TRIANGLE— Washington City Paper reports that new development of the property by Douglas Development could lead to the eventual displacement of The Passenger and the upcoming Hogo bar. The bar's owners aren't talking about it, though, and it looks like details are still being worked out. [WCP]

DC— Fun facts from DC Council member Tommy Wells' Twitter account today: "Bakers and tortilla manufacturing declined in DC by 74 percent over 2007-11." Is the burrito in danger? [Twitter]

14TH STREET— There's a book signing tomorrow evening at 5:30 p.m. at Cafe Saint-Ex, featuring Mary Savig, a Smithsonian archives specialist, who wrote Handmade Holiday Cards from 20th Century Artists. If you aren't so into the crafty stuff, there are happy hour discounts on beer, rail drinks and food. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— The downtown location of Bruegger's Bagels was robbed early in the morning. The store was able to remain open for the majority of the day, and police are on the hunt for the suspect. [Washingtonian]