Last year, DC Central Kitchen teamed up with the 9:30 Club to start what will hopefully continue as a traditional kick off to summer: the first-ever Sound Bites. The event brings local chefs and bands to the iconic club to prepare food and provide jams for those in attendance — and all the proceeds benefit DCCK. Soundbites returns on on May 22 this year with a new lineup, including local acts (Ra Ra Rasputin and DJ lil’e) and fare from 25 District restaurants and food trucks. DCist caught up with DCCK’s William Neuheisel, who gave us the details on this year’s event.

Photo by avlxyz. Dish of the Week: Poached eggs Everybody knows that the best part about eating a poached egg is cutting into the runny, golden yolk with your fork and letting it ooze all over the plate. Poached eggs are usually served in a brunch setting, perched atop an English muffin and smothered in Hollandaise sauce, or lounging on a bed of corned beef hash. There is something decadent about the soft-cooked yolks,…