ALL THE DC NEWS THAT IS FIT TO EAT (and drink).

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THIS WEEK ON BYT FOOD:

We asked a bunch of influential DC food-scene taste-makers to talk to us about the year in dining trends and favorite things.

Chef Todd Gray’s classic restaurant Equinox celebrates the winter solstice with an eco-friendly party menu and some tasty pasta.

At three years old, DC Slices is like an elder statesman of food trucks – but the pizza and tater tots are still worth seeking out.

In honor of a new year of brunching, we round up DC’s best brunch spots.

OTHER FOOD NEWS & EVENT BITES:

Beloved Brooklyn pizzeria Paule Gee is opening a second location – in Baltimore.

H Street NE Openings: Hikari Sushi and Sake Bar  and Batter Bowl Bakery join the neighborhood.

Jose Andres is kind of into boats.

Here are fifteen spots to get cozy by a fireplace this winter.

Were you one of the good people who was behind a bar or waiting tables on NYE? Get your own chance to party tonight at Jack Rose, hosting a “Bartender’s New Year Bash.” RSVP to [email protected] for the party, which starts at 10pm and will include a big toast at midnight all over again. (Not clear if journalists and congresspeople who were working on the fiscal cliff deal are eligible to attend, too.)