John Shields Eyes DC Again; Last Taco Bamba Pop-Up

DC— Tom Sietsema talks to chef John Shields, formerly of Town House, about potential plans for D.C. Sounds like the chef's search for a space here is getting serious. Eater had heard similar talk in September. [WaPo]

LOGAN CIRCLE— It's the last preview night for Victor Albisu's Taco Bamba restaurant on Monday. At 6 p.m., there will be a greatest hits menu at Black Jack, with taco fillings such as spicy mushroom, grilled bone marrow and sweetbreads, crispy pork cheek, and spiced meatballs. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL— Young & Hungry has a menu and more details on the speakeasy-style cocktail bar opening above Acqua Al 2, Harold Black. Reservations are required, and Maro Stanicic of Palena will be behind the bar. [WCP]

PETWORTH— Joel Finkelstein thinks D.C. restaurants seriously need to up their game when it comes to coffee service. The Qualia Coffee owner talks to Tim Carman about the issue. [WaPo]

[Photo: Victor Albisu]