The Prince of Petworth blog announced that D.C. is now brewing its own beer, thanks to DC Brau Brewing Company. Meridian Pint in Columbia Heights hosted a very successful launch party Friday with lines forming down the block with drinkers excited to get a taste of the American pale ale. The brewery’s website announced that two more beers will be pouring out soon: the Citizen, a Belgian-style pale ale, and the Corruption, an IPA.

If you prefer your beer with a side of Peeps, tonight’s 6 to 8 p.m. happy hour at Whitlow’s on Wilson is your spot. The Going Out Gurus partnered with the rooftop bar to host the winner and finalists from this year’s Peeps Show V, the Washington Post’s annual marshmallow confection competition.

Whitlow’s is also celebrating tax day by offering free pulled pork sandwiches, wings, chips and salsa, and veggies and dip for those with shallower pockets. Drink specials include $1 Coronitas, $2 PBRs and $3 Double Wides — the bar’s signature drink which combines Miller Lite and orange juice in a mimosa-like beverage.

Speaking of Easter, Brunch and the City is thinking ahead about the best brunch spots for this Easter Sunday. If you’re looking for a place in the Capitol Hill area, Montmartre, Belga Cafe and Art and Soul are the recommendations. Downtown, the best brunches can be found at the Tabard Inn, Old Ebbitt Grill, Georgia Browns, Acadiana, the Bombay Club, Kellari Taverna, and Founding Farmers. Birch & Barley and Masa 14 are the favorites in the 14th St./Logan Circle area. Finally, Alexandria’s best spots include Overwood and Indigo Landing.

The Brunch and the City blog also offers a variety of brunch recipes for cooking at home, from a Spinach and Potato Frittata to Ricotta Pancakes.

Upcoming events:

• Who: Wine lovers and weekend warriors – it’s an all day affair x2!
• What: Great Grapes Uncork The Fun! 2011 Tour
• Where: Reston Town Center
• When: April 30th & May 1st, 2011 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Who: Foodies, wine connoisseurs, and regular winos like me!
• What: 2011 Wine & Food Festival
• Where: National Harbor
• When: May 14th & 15th, 2011 | 12:00 p.m. (VIP); 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Who: Foodies in search of good deals!
• What: Taste of Arlington
• Where: Wilson Boulevard in front of Ballston Common Mall | Arlington
• When: May 22nd, 2011 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tip: Tickets for Arlington’s biggest food festival are normally $20 in advance and $25 at the gate, but for the next 10 days they’re being sold for $15 through local deal-of-the-day website What’s the Deal.

Recipes:

• Eat More Drink More's Goat Cheese Souffle.
• I Flip for Food's Spicy Korean Rice Cakes with cheese.
• Plum Pie Cooks' Chicken Scaloppine.