When Martinis and Meatballs Come Together, Plus More Intel

Don't jack up that guac

Avocado prices are skyrocketing. What's a guacamole lover to do? [E]

Getting better

Zagat considers D.C. a "most improved" food city. And here's why. [Zagat]

Interesting dim sum

At the new Da Hong Pao, dim sum's not only about shumai and roast pork. Other dishes on the massive menu include goose feet, jelly fish, duck tongue, pig intestines, and frog. [Washingtonian]

A promotion Eater can get behind

Mondays kind of sound like paradise over at Lena's, where they're embracing the combo of meatballs and martinis: