The Dabney's Close to Opening, Giada Loves Bourbon Steak, More Intel

Ain't no history like beer history

The Kojo Nnamdi Show yesterday tackled the history of beer, featuring such guests as Greg Engert from Bluejacket and Nathan Zeender from Right Proper. That sounds worth a listen. [WAMU]

Journey's end

Ten articles in The Washington Post later, The Dabney is about a week away from opening. Jeremiah Langorne's restaurant is coming to Shaw and the chef will be growing his own herbs. [WaPo]

Greene Turtle growth

A New York equity firm has purchased a major stake in The Greene Turtle. No specific word on what this will mean for the company, but the sports bar chain has been growing rapidly in size over the past couple of years. [WBJ]

Giada hearts bourbon; Also, steak

Giada De Laurentiis likes to eat at Bourbon Steak when she's in D.C. Sorry, Spike; she still hasn't been to Mendelsohn's Bearnaise yet. [WTOP]