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Fewer Tacos in Crystal City, Plus More Intel

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Missy Frederick is the Cities Director for Eater.

Hours adjustment

Diners will have to wait until later in the week to visit Izakaya Seki. The Japanese restaurant will now be closed on both Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Food TV

Here’s what cooking show fans can expect for fall. Hint: Bourdain is back, and Emeril has a new gig. [E]

More Praise

Yet another accolade for D.C. Filipino restaurant Bad Saint. Zagat puts the restaurant on its list of the hottest restaurants in the world. [Zagat]

Dinner and some artistry

Muse Paintbar is now open at Mosaic District. The place combines tapas and wine with painting projects, and is at 2910 District Ave. in the development.

The shutter

A closure to report in Crystal City; taco chain California Tortilla no longer has a location at 2450 Crystal Drive. Queso fans will have to trek to Courthouse. [ARLNOW]

Renovation report

Hey sports fans. Check out the new lounge over at Penn Commons specifically designed for those tuned into the game:

Our NEW Commons Lounge is 'Sports Fan Heaven'! Kick back, relax, sip a cold one from our amazing beer selection with...

Posted by Penn Commons on Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Menu Porn

And in the world of new dishes, this kimchi fried rice coming to Mandu looks pretty tempting:

One of the new dishes we are running tonight at 18th St, and soon at K St. The Kimchi Dolsot. Kimchi fried rice served in a hot stone bowl with raw egg yolk.

Posted by Mandu on Wednesday, September 7, 2016