Mulled Pear Cider from the POV Rooftop Terrace at the W Hotel. Photo courtesy of the W Hotel. Drink of the week: Anything mulled! Spend about five minutes out in the chilly temperatures today, and it’ll quickly become obvious why some of Europe’s cold-weather cultures dreamed up the deliciousness that is mulled wine. This spiced, often sweet beverage — and its first cousin, hot mulled cider — are the perfect answer to warm up…

Although we find the D.C. area’s Jose Andres-induced tendency toward small plates occasionally irksome, Rabieng has adapted to this trend in a novel way. During Saturday and Sunday brunch, Rabieng showcases its interpretation of Bangkok’s numerous food stall delights on its “Thai Street Food Dim Sum Brunch Menu.” We started off with their Pan Fried Jumbo Chive Dumplings. The outside of each of the two dumplings was appealingly browned and bubbled — practically volcanic. Beneath…