New Nationals Park Eats, Plus More Intel

Batter up

Two DMV food businesses will set up shop at Nationals Park for the 2016 season: Haute Dogs and Fries, based out of NorVa, and the Maryland-hailing Pinch Dumplings. The two won the "Pitch your Product" contest, giving each a section in Nationals Park for the whole season. [WBJ]

A new outdoor option

The Columbia Room, now living in Blagden Alley, has opened its outdoor bar. There is a different menu available al fresco — with ten punches and bottled cocktails on offer. [Washingtonian]

First family food

Eater National has the scoop on where President Obama, FLOTUS and first daughters Sasha and Malia ate while on their historic trip to Cuba. Of note: potential restaurant recommendations from Beyoncé/Jay Z, Malia translating for pops at an Old Havana restaurant. [Eater]

Road trip, anyone?

Baltimore Magazine has announced its top 50 restaurants in Baltimore. Some standby urban favorites and even some suburb destinations made the list. [Baltimore Magazine]