Momofuku vs RareSweets, The Half-and Half Returns, More Intel

A CityCenter showdown

Washington City Paper puts cookies from neighbors Milk Bar and RareSweets to the test. Milk Bar's mostly come out on top. [WCP]

Make a note of it

Chocolate purveyor Cocova has changed its name to The Chocolate House. They plan to expand their selection and class offerings, and do more events.

What could go wrong?

The D.C. Half-and-Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday. Yep, that's the half marathon where people eat a half-smoke from Ben's at the halfway point.

Drink without shame

A flavored vodka that bartenders won't mock a drinker for ordering? Maybe. Eater Drinks looks at the bison grass vodka phenomenon. [E]