Embassy Chef Challenge Returns; Carb Fest at Urbana

TAKOMA— "Putting the finishing touches on expansion and additional barrel aging capacity. More Tanks, More Barrels, More Beer," Tweets @KnuckleHeadDC (Dave Coleman). Three Stars' expansion is progressing. [Twitter]

DUPONT CIRCLE— Low carb may be the more common trend, but Urbana will appeal to the high-carb crowd this weekend in anticipation of the Nike Women's Half Marathon. The restaurant is offering an all you can eat pasta menu for $20 the night before the weekend's race. Dishes will also emphasize healthy ingredients like kale and salmon for energy. [EaterWire]

METRO CENTER— The Embassy Chef Challenge is back. The fundraiser for Cultural Tourism DC will be held for the sixth year running on May 15 at the Reagan Building. Expect more than a dozen chefs from the city's embassies to compete in an "Iron Chef"-style cookoff. Tickets and more info here. [EaterWire]

WESTOVER— When the second location of The Italian Store opens in Westover, desserts will be part of the focus. Northern Virginia Magazine reports some of those desserts are now being previewed at the original location. [NoVa Mag]