Vinoteca's Patio is Open; Alligator Bites at the Gryphon

U STREET— Vinoteca's festive patio is open. That means bocce, outdoor drinking and a new menu highlighting housemade hot dogs and burgers, paired with bubbly. [EaterWire]

DUPONT CIRCLE— Alligator bites that taste like Korean fried chicken? Killer. Have a taste at the new gastropub The Gryphon. [Washingtonian]

ARBITRARY LISTICLES— Zagat says these dishes are what "every foodie must try" in D.C. Choices include profiteroles at Central and chicken with pepperoni sauce at Graffiato. [Zagat]

FOGGY BOTTOM— Actor Larry David had dinner with his daughter at Blue Duck Tavern last night. They had the shaved brussels sprouts salad, risotto and fish, according to a rep. [EaterWire]