Meat Week Returns; Another Astro Doughnut Pop-Up

VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS— If you're so over Restaurant Week, what are your feelings on Meat Week? The carnivore-centric promotion begins Jan. 27, and there are events at a different location each night, including the new Epic Smokehouse. More info here. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Anthony Bourdain obsessives can see him perform in DC for one night only on May 13. Since it'll probably sell out, it's good to know there's a presale going on now, and tickets officially go on sale Friday. [Washingtonian]

PENN QUARTER— Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken returns to Chinatown Coffee this weekend for another pop-up event Jan. 18-19. The company will try to get some customers in town for inauguration weekend with doughnut flavors inspired by "Obama Then" and "Obama Now" (i.e., he's now healthier). [EaterWire]

POLITICS WIRE— If anyone can tell us how to eat like a president, it's Obama Foodorama. The blog gives its top 20 choices for where to eat like the president, from Taylor Gourmet to Ben's Chili Bowl. [OF]