Dish of the Week
Brewpops from Rustico

Beer lovers rejoice! According to Frank Morales, Rustico got the go ahead from the Virginia ABC to reintroduce their "brewpops." The return will occur sometime during Memorial Day weekend, when Rustico will host a Brewpop fiesta. They will be serving up six flavors of their delicious treats made from various beers, this time without certain limitations (before they were limited to .5% ABV). If you recall, not that long ago, Chef Morales was dealing with the Virginia ABC over several silly little regulations preventing their sale at first, then handcuffing Morales' creativity.

And if you can't wait until then, take some advice from Melissa McCart, and buy a popsicle mold to make your own. Or you could try this margarita popsicle recipe. If you decide to go with some hard liquor, make sure to mix in lots of other stuff so they freeze throughly. Anyone for Jello shooter pops, and reliving those awesome days in the 80's?

Hoping for warm weather
If you're looking forward to warmer weather, there's some extra good news that Brasserie Beck is opening up an outdoor patio. So, now you can skip out on all the crazy crowds. In other awesome patio news, according to Proof owner, Mark Kuller, their outdoor patio will open some time in May, and will seat an additional 50 people. Proof is definitely a great spot to sip a glass of cool, tropical Viognier and watch the sweaty, struggling tourists.

Image courtesy of Melissa McCart

Small Bites
Yo ho ho
Rum (rhum) expert Ed Hamilton, founder of the site Ministry of Rum will be at Bourbon in Adams Morgan on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. He'll be answering questions and giving out samples of rhums agricoles of Neisson and La Favorite.

One of the four food groups
Cowgirl Creamery will be hosting two cheese tastings. The first occurs on April 21 starting at 6 p.m. at Pizzeria Paradiso. The second is on April 25 from 6-7 p.m at Johnny's Half Shell. For details about the events or how to RSVP, read the posting from the newsletter on Don Rockwell.

Temporary tax relief
If you've delayed filing your taxes or ended up owing the government money, you can head over to Zola for their special April 15 bar menu. For an Andrew Jackson + gratuity, you can get an app, entrée and dessert. Zola will cover your tax, and provide you with an extension form... if you need one.