Bar Otsukare at Crane & Turtle; BLT Has Wagyu Whiskey

NOMA— The second incarnation of food startup competition LaunchPad is in the works at the Mess Hall food incubator. Finalists this year include The Bao Bros, Arepa Zone, Bene, Whisked and Half-Smoke. The finale is scheduled for July 12 at Union Market. [EaterWire]

FARRAGUT WEST— Wagyu beef-flavored whiskey? Yes, it exists at BLT Steak. [UD]

PETWORTH— Crane & Turtle will be hosting Bar Otsukare on Monday nights this summer, focusing on Japanese whiskey. The first event is scheduled for next Monday; tickets here. [EaterWire]