Meat Returns to Galaxy Hut; Capitol City's Birthday Party

PENN QUARTER— It's the Summer of Gin over at Central Michel Richard. They're offering more than 20 gins behind the bar, as well as special cocktails and D.C.-inspired rickeys made with them. Martinis and highballs are priced $8-$15; specialty cocktails are $12. [EaterWire]

COLLEGE PARK— Every locality seems to have a Restaurant Week-style promotion. The latest is College Park, which will kick off its first version Aug. 11. Restaurants such as Fishnet and The Jerk Pit are participating. [EaterWire]

ARLINGTON— Galaxy Hut's grand vegan experiment is over. Meat is back on the menu at the Arlington bar, reports the Washington Post. They've still got an impressive selection of vegetarian dishes, and they've also added a bunch of grilled cheeses, inspired by the affiliated Spacebar. [WaPo]

METRO CENTER— Capitol City Brewing Company will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a beer tapping party on Aug. 7. The beer of choice will be the Honey 21, created by owner David von Storch and brewer Kristi Griner. [EaterWire]

Galaxy Hut [Photo: Facebook]