Food News Round-Up

The bar at 14th Street's new Pearl Dive Oyster Palace.
Photo by Andrew Lightman

• Jeff and Barbara Black's Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and upstairs bar Black Jack (with two bocce courts!) officially open today. Read more about the menu and cocktails in Restaurant Watch.

• Taylor Gourmet creators Casey Patten and David Mazza are diving into cheese steak territory. They plan to open Taylor Charles Steak and Ice at 1320 H St. NE. For more, check out this WaPo story.

• On Friday, WaPo's Tom Sietsema confirmed that chef Roberto Donna has closed Galileo III.

• The UK's Yo! Sushi is heading to Union Station (hat tip to The Internationalist). Read more in Restaurant Watch.

• Talented sommelier Jill Zimorski is leaving Think Food Group to become wine director at Bryan Voltaggio's Volt.

Upcoming Food Events

• Sept. 21: Bobby Flay Speaks at Sixth and I
• Sept. 23: Autumnal Harvest Dinner at Equinox
• Sept. 30: Cafe du Parc's Vendanges Winefest
• Oct. 2: Women Chefs and Restaurateurs World Fair: Street Food Festival
Upcoming Food Events

• Sept. 21: Bobby Flay Speaks at Sixth and I
• Sept. 23:Autumnal Harvest Dinner at Equinox
• Sept. 30:Cafe du Parc's Vendanges Winefest
• Oct. 2:Women Chefs and Restaurateurs World Fair: Street Food Festival