Corkage Concerns; More About Gypsy Soul

POLITICS— A new D.C. regulation went into effect this week that would allow restaurants to charge more than $25 for corkage. Luckily, there are plenty of places around willing to offer it for free. [WBJ, EDC]

MERRIFIELD— Washingtonian checks in with R.J. Cooper about the upcoming Gypsy Soul restaurant in Merrifield. The restaurant has been held up in permitting, but planning for the space soldiers on. Expect a menu divided up into such sections as "snacks," "offal" and "the pig," as well as a big roof deck. [Washingtonian]

14TH STREET— Here's a hangover cure. The new Piola will offer a brunch with unlimited pizza on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's $15.95 for all-you-can-eat pizza (guests can add bottomless drinks), beginning this weekend. [EaterWire]

FOOD TV— Set the DVRs for tomorrow morning, David Guas fans. The Bayou Bakery chef will appear on the Today Show Thursday to talk burgers with a southern flair. [EaterWire]

Piola [Photo: Facebook]