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They do it all for the workers
It's no secret food trucks struggle during the winter. So why stay open? To hold onto staff, for one. [WCP]
Octopus everywhere
The takoyaki trend continues in D.C. At EatsPlace, they are serving up a takoyaki-inspired hot dog at pop-up Haiyo Dog. [Express]
Get outta town
Thrillist has some suggestions for romantic getaways near D.C. How Do St. Michael's or downtown Annapolis sound? [Thrillist]
Beyond gumbo
Northern Virginia is just one of many Vietnamese cuisine hotbeds across the country. Eater's Bill Addison looks at how the cuisine plays out in New Orleans' food history. [E]