Hello Cupcake Closing, Pho at Sally's Middle Name, More Intel

Almost here

D.C. is waiting for Alfie's, the new Southeast Asian "expat bar" coming to Petworth from chef Alex McCoy. A recent Instagram post confirms their close and provides a little peek at the decor.

Loving the warm glow of this bar as we put up our first bits of decor! Getting close! #petworth #dc #decpr #design #tuktuk #thailand #thaifood

A photo posted by ALFIE'S DC (@alfiesdc) on Dec 15, 2015 at 6:31pm PST

Goodbye, Hello

Hello Cupcake is leaving Dupont Circle. Borderstan reports the eight year old cupcake joint is closing. That's the second cupcake purveyor to depart in recent weeks. [Borderstan]

Awards season

Thrillist names its favorites of 2015. Maketto, Port City Brewing and Bourbon Steak Lounge are among the faves. [Thrillist]

Pho-cus on Tuesday

Tomorrow is "PhoNomNomenon" at Sally's Middle Name. They'll be serving the Vietnamese soup from 7-midnight for $10 a bowl.