Voltaggio at the James Beard House; Memphis BBQ Closed?

NEW YORK— If life brings you to Manhattan next week, you might want to swing by the James Beard House. Volt chef Bryan Voltaggio is cooking a multi-course meal there on Tuesday. [Official Site]

CRYSTAL CITY— Memphis BBQ has closed in Crystal City but it may be temporary. ARLNOW has a report that the restaurant says it has closed for "reorganization", and couldn't reach the owner. The Facebook account appears to still be active. [ARLNOW]

DOWNTOWN— The Round Robin is bringing back its menu of presidential cocktails for the inauguration, according to the Going Out Gurus. The Willard hotel bar's selections are historically researched. [GoG]

DOWNTOWN— A refreshed and renovated Tosca opens Saturday. Best Bites has the scoop (the restaurant has been closed since just before Christmas). [Washingtonian]