Shawshuck Redemption is Back; Cirque Cuisine Closes

U STREET— PoPville has the scoop on what will be replacing the now-closed Tabaq Bistro. The restaurant has changed hands and will reopen as Newtown Kitchen. The restaurant will be New American, with drinks from mixologist Seembad Jaudally. [PoP]

FOOD TRUCKS— Cirque Cuisine is retiring its food truck, according to Food Truck Fiesta. The truck's owners cited government regulations as the reason for the closure. [FTF]

SHAW— Oyster fans, get ready. A&D Bar will host its Shawshuck Redemption Part Deux event tonight, featuring Rappahannock Oysters. The bivalves are priced $11 for a half dozen, and $21 for a dozen. Cocktails are $8. Register here. [EaterWire]

DUPONT CIRCLE— Vegetarians, keep December 12 open. That's when cookbook author and Washington Post editor Joe Yonan will head to Kramerbooks to promote his book, Eat Your Vegetables: Bold Recipes for the Single Cook. The event, which includes a tasting as well, is $40. More info here. [EaterWire]

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS— Jaleo is adding several Thanksgiving-themed tapas to its menu in honor of the upcoming holiday. Dishes like turkey soup, turkey and blood sausage croquetas and turkey and spinach canelones with bechamel sauce will be available Nov. 29-December 1 at the D.C. and Bethesda locations, and on Nov. 29 and 30 in Crystal City. [EaterWire]