Michael Mina's Epic Tailgates, Mardi Gras Madness, and More Intel

Leave the limp hot dogs at home

Michael Mina: Bourbon Steak chef, master tailgater. Eater goes behind the scenes of the restaurateur's epic tailgate parties: raw bar, rotisseries, the works. It'll almost make sports-haters want to catch a game. [E]

Beads, optional

Zagat goes through a plethora of options on where to celebrate Mardi Gras. Alternative plan: just pick up a king cake. [Zagat]

Break out of the Chef Geoff's rut

Tired of ordering those bacon-tastic burgers during every visit to Chef Geoff's? The restaurant group is adding a rotating menu of 9-10 weekly specials, to allow the cooks some more creativity in the kitchen (and some more variety for diners). [FB]

Ramen, trendy

More proof that D.C.'s a ramen town, right here. Even American-as-it-comes Clyde's Reston is featuring it on the menu.