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Trump Wire
President-elect Donald Trump Friday is scheduled to sit down with GOP leaders at the Capitol for a traditional post-swearing in luncheon. Although they most assuredly have plenty on their respective plates, Reliable Source scribe Emily Heil notes that no Trump pours are included in the wine pairings. [WaPo]
Wine Time
Team Dabney is converting the restaurant’s basement into a low-key wine bar and cocktail den. Chef Jeremiah Langhorne is composing a menu of seafood, artisan cheeses and charcuterie to complement the boutique beverages. [Washingtonian]
Coming Attractions
ARLnow has spotted signage for a new ramen shop moving into the 3000 block of Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon. Hanabi Ramen bills itself as “an authentic Japanese ramen and gyoza restaurant.” [ARLnow]
Pit Boss
In the opening dispatch from “Notes from a Roving Critic” (subscribe here), Charm City native Bill Addison delves into the history of one of his hometown’s iconic treats: the pit beef sandwich. [E]
