We regret that we must bring you this headline in earnest, D.C. It’s not just hype, it’s the real deal. Cold weather is up in your grill: literally if you try to start your car this morning and figuratively if you’re walking outside without a scarf or mouth guard of some kind. Several wind-chill advisories are out, predicting the coldest temps in three years and real threats of hypothermia and frostbite for those most vulnerable…

Inside the House is a DCist feature offering an insider’s view of fine dining issues by the hostess at a D.C. restaurant. Her views are strictly her own and do not in any way represent those of her employer. It’s close to nine o’clock, and my 8:45 four-top is lolling at the bar. The party at the table where we planned to seat them is leisurely browsing their dessert menus. They’ve been there since six….