'Chef' Debuts Friday; Wilson Tavern's Last Night

ARLINGTON— Remember, it's closing night for Wilson Tavern, which is closing to make way for redevelopment. The festivities start at 4 p.m. tonight. [EaterWire]

EATER AT THE MOVIES— Jon Favreau's Chef film debuts this Friday in Washington. It is playing at four area theaters: Gallery Place, Shirlington, the Angelika at Mosaic and Landmark Bethesda. Here's Eater's review of the film and interview with Favreau. [EaterWire]

THE CRITICS— Todd Kliman's chat this week finds many readers finding fault with tasting menus. Kliman says the omakase menu is an exception. "A great omakase is a wonderful, wonderful thing. Not just because the food is good, but because it seems such a civilized thing. Eating slowly. No cutting and spearing. Small, jewel-like bites. The colors. The delicate artistry." [Washingtonian]

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