Welcome to the Plywood Report, where we fill you in on what's coming up in food. See anything happening in your neighborhood? Send us a note at dc@eater.com.
1) Dupont Circle: PoPville reports the folks behind La Tomate in Dupont are planning to open a small cafe next door. Expect sandwiches, coffee, etc. at the Connecticut Ave. NW location. [PLYWOOD]
2) Shaw: The address for the new Dino (now Dino's Grotto) has been revealed. Look for the restaurant at 1914 9th St. NW. An April opening is tentatively planned. [PRE-PLYWOOD]
3) Shaw: Also for Shaw; more Ethiopian food. Washington Business Journal reports a different Ethiopian restaurant will replace Little Ethiopia at 1924 Ninth St. NW. [WBJ]
4) Rosslyn: A good sign for Ben's Chili Bowl fans. The restaurant, which is slated for the old Ray's Hell Burger space on Wilson Blvd., has signage up, according to this Chowhound poster. [PLYWOOD]
La Tomate [Photo: Facebook]
