The Trump Hotel’s Restaurant Roster Unraveling, Plus More Intel

Spend a minute or two with Minibar

Curious about Minibar, but lack the hundreds of dollars needed for dinner there? Swing by today between 1-3 p.m. In honor of the restaurant’s recent Michelin stars, they’re opening up to the public for a cava toast and taste of truffle risotto with burgundy truffles and white truffles. Attendees must be 21 years of age and older.

A weird WikiLeaks reveal

Why is Martin’s Tavern a subject of a WikiLeaks email? It’s nothing scandalous. It’s just an email mentioning that President Barack Obama has not yet visited the historic Georgetown tavern, which has housed ever President since Truman. It’s more likely he’ll visit after his term ends, though, as many have in the past. [WBJ]

Beer Here

A fun list from PoPville talks about places to drink beer that aren’t bars or restaurants. Brew at the Zoo, E Street Cinema, and the East Potomac Golf Course are among those making the cut. [PoP]

FireWire

A fire hit Salvadoran restaurant El Riconcito Cafe this morning. Borderstan reports a firefighter sustained minor injuries; no word yet on when the restaurant will reopen and the extent of the damage. [Borderstan]

Controversies

The story’s out there, but what about the details? Washingtonian takes a deep dive into the unraveling of the restaurants formerly associated with the Trump Hotel. [Washingtonian]