Victor Albisu's Dining Diary; Bars with Air Conditioning

VARIOUS LOCATIONS— Here's some vital info for summer D.C. diners. Drink DC rounds up the bars with really great air conditioning, including Kapnos and the Queen Vic. Forget patios. [DDC]

PENN QUARTER— Curious how Victor Albisu is dining now that he's trying to lose weight for the Fit For Hope contest? Best Bites asks for a food diary from the Del Campo chef — it features such items as chicken tinga and salmon salad. [Washingtonian]

PENN QUARTER— Fluffy Thoughts Cakes is continuing its expansion into concessions. The bakery, which already has a presence at Nationals Stadium, just opened a kiosk at Verizon Center. [EaterWire]

CHEVY CHASE— Brunch already features items like merguez sausage biscuit and gravy at Range. But now the Bryan Voltaggio restaurant is offering rotisserie suckling pig on Sundays. It's available until they run out. [EaterWire]

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