Daikaya Open for Lunch; Mac and Cheese Everywhere

PENN QUARTER— Ramen for lunch is now an option in Penn Quarter. Hot spot Daikaya has begun its lunchtime hours, starting at 11:30 a.m.. [EaterWire]

NOVA— No matter the type of macaroni and cheese — salty, meaty or classic — there's a restaurant in Northern Virginia that has it, whether it be Maple. Ave. or Dogfish Head Alehouse. [NoVa Mag]

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS— Also new to the city's lunch offerings: Lou's City Bar, which will begin serving lunch this Friday. [NCH]

U STREET— Beginning March 12, Vinoteca's sommelier Tim Galvin will teach a series of wine classes, on fun topics like why pinot noir is the "diva of the wine world." Classes are scheduled for Tuesday evenings. [EaterWire]

Daikaya [Photo: R. Lopez]