Sad news for D.C. Central Kitchen. Nine of the local organization's vehicles were vandalized earlier this week, reports TBD’s Sommer Mathis. This is more than half of the 15 vehicles the organization has on hand, which are needed to make deliveries to partners and other soup kitchens. Police are currently investigating the vans, but the cost of repairs are already expected to take a toll on the their budget. If you would like to donate, see here.

GQ Magazine names PX and Columbia Room among the 25 best cocktail bars in America. PX, headed by Todd Thrasher, is the speakeasy lounge above Eamonn’s a Dublin Chipper in Alexandria, while Columbia Room, run by Derek Brown, is the cocktail addition to The Passenger in Washington, D.C.

Coming Soon

David Guas’ Bayou Bakery is scheduled to open in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington in November. Guas’ New Orleans style bakery and cafe will be located in the space that formally held Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe at 1515 N. Courthouse Rd. The menu will feature beignets, muffalettas, and pralines.

Chipotle plans to open a location in Glover Park, reports WCP’s Lydia DePillis. The burrito chain will serve at 2338 Wisconsin Ave. NW, in the spot that formally held Pizza Hut. A Chipotle spokesperson tells DePillis that they plan to open sometime in early 2011.

Noodles & Co. is opening a location in Leesburg next month, reports WBJ’s Missy Frederick. The noodle shop will be located at 1607 Village Market Rd.

A sneak peak inside Cuba Libre with Metrocurean.

Construction at 3418 11th St., NW next to Columbia Heights Coffee is progressing, reports Prince of Petworth. Details on exactly what the new store will be are still unclear, but PoP says Gronning Architects is the company that’s working on the venue. According to their website, past projects include Commonwealth, Cork Wine Bar, Palena, and Pizzeria Paradiso.

Top Chef All-Stars will feature three DC-area chefs, reports Metrocurean. Carla Hall, Mike Isabella, and Spike Mendelsohn will participate in the first ever Top Chef All-Star season, premiering Dec. 1.  More exciting news: No Reservations star Anthony Bourdain will join as a regular judge this season.

The Source’s Chef Scott Drewno won two awards at the American Institute of Food and Wine's 5th annual I Love Crab Cakes, reports DCist. Drewno took home both the people's choice award and top honores from the judges' panel for his BLT sandwich. The event was held last Monday at Phillips Seafood at the Southwest Waterfront.

Are restaurant chains making people fat? (via Washington Post)

24 Secret restaurant menus revealed.

Where are the closest food trucks?

Write-ups and reviews from TBD’s Community Network

• Capital Cooking goes to BGR: The Burger Joint
• Dining in DC shares the details behind Nando’s Peri-Peri
• Plight of the Pumpernickel spots a panini at Scion
• The Bitches Who Brunch get Sticky Fingers
• EatMore DrinkMore tries Cheesetique

Plan Ahead - This week’s food and drink events

• Sept. 17-26 -- Turkish Restaurant Week
• Sept. 19-25 -- The Great American Dine-Out
• Sept. 23 -- BBQ Feast at Art and Soul
• Sept. 23 -- What’s the Deal Free Drinks Happy Hour at Adam’s Mill
• Sept. 24 -- Red Fruit Festival
• Sept. 25 -- Clarendon Day
• Sept. 25 -- Barracks Row Festival
• Sept. 25 -- Cooking Demo and Wine Lunch at L'Auberge Chez Francois
• Sept. 25 -- Taste of Friendship Heights
• September Cooking Classes (via FloridaGirlinDC)

Sweet Deals

• Free cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory when you make a donation of $5 of more to Feeding America (to end of Sept.)
• Free Chick-Fil-A samples
• Tasca’s Unlimited in September