Chocolate Crawl in Shirlington; The Return of Large Plates

SHIRLINGTON— Two words: "chocolate crawl." Several businesses in Shirlington are teaming up tonight to offer chocolate-related specials and freebies. The event is free but requires registration. [via ARLNOW]

DEALFEED— Here's an unorthodox way to treat Mom on Sunday. Pollo Campero is giving away a free flan (and flowers) to mothers who stop by on Mother's Day. [EaterWire]

TREND WATCH— Are big plates the new small plates? Young & Hungry observes which new restaurants are shying away from tapas. [WCP]