The Pestaurant is Coming; Bangkok Joe's Retooling

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DOWNTOWN— Brace yourself. The Pestaurant is coming to D.C. for one day only, serving BBQ mealworm, grasshopper burgers and more.

GEORGETOWN— Waterfront mainstay Bangkok Joe's will make way for Mama Rouge.

EATER MAPS— Late night happy hours — here's where to find them.

MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE— Once a month, Mandu is going to become a late night Korean bar, with guest chefs, called Anju.

GEORGETOWN— Joe Palma shares his plans for Bourbon Steak.

THE ROPES— UltraBar talks about rope-jumping customers.

FARRAGUT SQUARE— Got $150 to drop? Check out BLT Steak's new Wagyu beef flights.

ARLINGTON— Mike Isabella is at it again. This time it's a Mexican cantina, Pepita, in Arlington.