Hell may be closer to D.C. than originally thought
Washingtonian’s Todd Kliman revealed that celeb chef Gordon Ramsay, star of such reality shows at Hell’s Kitchen and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares is likely to take over Maestro at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner. Much like the other chef-utantes breaking into D.C., he will only serve in a consulting capacity. Given his penchant for blasting anything less than perfection, it seems unlikely that the food will be anything less than amazing. However, Kliman says that the move is “all but certain,” which we know in this town means there’s a 40 percent of chance of this all coming to fruition.

Only watching for the commercials
This Sunday is the Super Bowl. Coverage of where to watch and what to nosh is everywhere. DCist alum Scott Reitz also has a great guide in the Express on how to make that classic Super Bowl finger food, buffalo wings, at home. Or if you want to create a culinary simulation, you could setup a Manhattan versus New England clam chowder smackdown.

OMG! This is SO going in my blog!
We certainly understand that burning desire to blog every minute aspect of our lives. At the Virginia Wine Showcase, you’ll be able to do just that with a wine glass in one hand and a mouse in the other. They’ve decided to set up a Bloggers’ Corner equipped with free wi-fi, enabling you to blog as you go through your tastings. It’s a pretty clever tactic to indulge those live bloggers and garner free publicity. The event will take place Feb. 9-10 at the Dulles Expo Center. Tickets are $25 online if you order by February 5.

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