Central's new GM; Brunch at STK

PENN QUARTER— Corporate chef David Deshaies has been promoted to general manager and partner at Central Michel Richard (he'll remain as chef as well). He'll oversee a new Sunday brunch (debuting Sept. 21). The restaurant will also add an all-day dining menu in the bar, lounge and patio. [EaterWire]

ADAMS MORGAN— Jack Rose is doing various events in honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month, which means a different distillery is being featured every Thursday in the upstairs balcony (along with special pricing). The chef is preparing bourbon-infused dishes as well, and they're putting cigars on special. [EaterWire]

DUPONT CIRCLE— STK is kicking off weekly brunch service on Sept. 21. It will be available Sundays all day (they're nixing Sunday dinner service). [EaterWire]