Lil' Pub's Last Days; Astro Offers Delivery

METRO CENTER— Astro Doughnuts is now offering delivery throughout D.C. proper. Delivery charge depends on the neighborhood. They've also introduced a bunch of holiday flavors like gingerbread and egg nog. [EaterWire]

FOGGY BOTTOM— Ris is running a Jingle Lunch Club special for the rest of this month. For $25, pick three courses from such choices as duck leg confit and white bean, seafood and kale stew. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL— It was always a possibility, but PoPville says it's now a reality. Beloved dive bar Lil' Pub will close in early January, according to its owner. [PoP]

K STREET— New oyster bar Catch 15 is getting pretty close. The restaurant says on Facebook that they will open next week. [FB]

TREND WATCH— Donburi, the Japanese rice dish, is seeing more play lately. Young & Hungry rounds up some examples. [WCP]

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken [Photo: R. Lopez]