FOOD TV—Could there soon be another restaurant revamp reality show in the works courtesy of Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray? The Washingtonian reports that Kassoff Gray dreamed up the idea and is working with a local producer for a Project Runway-style show pairing designers up with restaurants that need updating. The working title is Re-cre-ate. [Washingtonian]
BEER WIRE—As has previously been mentioned, this week is DC Beer Week and one of the many ways in which to celebrate includes the release of the Solidarity Saison, a collaboration beer created by seven local breweries. DC Beer has the word on how the brew came to be and where you can find it this week. [DC Beer]
MT VERNON SQUARE—Prince of Petworth catches some signage from Wiseguy NY Pizza requesting the aid of 100 pizza snobs who "must be originally from 5 boroughs or must prove to be a NY pizza expert," so you know they're serious. These snobs will judge Wiseguy's pizza for a chance to win a wood-fired pizza oven. [PoP]
Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray [Photo: Equinox]