Gina Chersevani's New York-ish Water; Daikaya Pop-Up

NORTHEAST DC— Gina Chersevani thinks there's something special about New York City water. That's why she has a special filter to mimic the stuff, which she uses to produce sodas at Buffalo & Bergen at Union Market. She's also selling actual New York bagels there, too. [WCP]

DC— Restaurant Week menus and participating restaurants have now been posted on a brand new website devoted to the event. Restaurants such as Elisir, Mintwood Place and Belga Cafe are along for the ride this year. [EaterWire]

PENN QUARTER— Don't want to wait and see if Daikaya will actually open this month? You're guaranteed to get a taste of the cooking at LivingSocial's pop-up event featuring food from the upcoming restaurant's menu. Tickets are $79; the six course dinner, though, does not include ramen. [EaterWire]

ALEXANDRIA— Sommelier Mark Slater is now working at Bastille in Alexandria, after a brief stint at the upcoming Notting Hill restaurant, Tom Sietsema reports. [WaPo]