More Max Brenners to Come; Diego Opens Its Doors

U STREET— Mexican restaurant Diego is officially open for business. UrbanDaddy has a photo and says the place (from the Dupont Italian Kitchen folks) is huge. [UD]

EXPANSION WIRE— Max Brenner Chocolate Bar is about to open in Bethesda. The Washington Business Journal checks in with the chain — they'd like to open at least four more stores in the region, and are looking at such neighborhoods as Dupont Circle and Tysons. [WBJ]

AWARDS SEASON— Washingtonian released its annual Best Of Washington picks from readers. There's a whole food section, naming everything from best brunch (Maple Ave) to Best Doughnuts (Krispy Kreme? Really?). [Washingtonian]

BALTIMORE— Michael Mina's nearby Wit and Wisdom restaurant has lost its chef, reports Tom Sietsema. Trummer's on Main vet Clayton Miller is heading to Florida. Zach Mills (who helped open Bourbon Steak here) will replace him. [WaPo]