What’s going on with the Post’s Food Section?
Between last week’s piece on the Warehouse District and this week’s articles on soft shell crab and RFD’s Brooklyn Brewery tasting, it appears the WaPo’s Food section has improved from the days of Christmas cookie spreads and brunch for beginning entertainers. Still. Isn’t the section about to fold? And if so, when? Rumor mill tells us it’s within a matter of weeks — and that the paper will be reducing significantly its Food section staff…

Fabio the Fabulous & Nathan’s New American Cooking
Congrats to James Beard award winners Fabio Trabocchi of Maestro for “Best Mid-Atlantic Chef” and Joan Nathan, for her cookbook, The New American Cooking. Should you wish to rub shoulders with greatness, good luck getting a reservation at Maestro. Joan, however, can be seen this Sunday at Busboys and Poets or on Tuesday, May 16 at Restaurant Eve for a five-course dinner and wine pairing, courtesy of Cathal Armstrong & Co. Nathan will speak at various points during the Eve-ning. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $145. Click here for more information.

On, Wisconsin
Thanks to the Jen Haberkorn of the Washington Times for informing us that we’re all becoming a nation of cheeseheads. Though some may be more than willing to join Wisconsinites as members of the club, others may lament the extra lbs. that come with our appreciation for all things caved, aged, and affinage-d. As noted by Haberkorn, “the average American eats 31.3 pounds of cheese per year, 20 percent more than in 1993, according to 2004 U.S. Department of Agriculture figures, the latest available. By 2014, Americans are projected to consume 34 pounds per person annually.” We’re guessing that figure will escalate when Cowgirl Creamery opens in Penn Quarter, allegedly next month. In the meantime, we’ll peruse the selections at Calvert-Woodley, Whole Foods and Cheesetique for our fix.