Pasta-Making at Urbana; Eat All the Tots

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS— In light of the arrival of DBGB Kitchen + Bar from Daniel Boulud, Tim Carman explores how often celebrity chefs are actually in the kitchen. Unsurprisingly, the answer is "not very often." [WaPo]

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS—  Bar Louie's annual "Rock the Tot" tater tot eating competition is Thursday. Competitors can sign up individually or as teams. More info here. [Facebook]

DUPONT CIRCLE— Urbana kicks off its fall pasta-making classes on Saturday. They cost $45. In the first class, chef Ethan McKee will show attendees how to make pappardelle, agnolotti and ravioli. [EaterWire]