After 22 years of operation on Capitol Hill, Fran’s Chocolates opens in Georgetown at the Rainier Brewery Brew House location. The new retail shop features drinking chocolate, espresso, and of course Fran’s chocolate creations. Come see the tasting room and production viewing area at their new digs.

Lisa Nakamura’s Gnocchi Bar is funding a move from pop-up to brick-and-mortar by launching its IndieGogo campaign on October 24 at Zeppelin Studios. For $10 you can sample a wide variety of Nakamura’s gnocchi.

Gluten-free folks have something to cheer about with the announcement of Capitol Cider’s new weekend brunch service. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., diners can chow down on dishes such as chilaquiles with poached eggs, homemade banana French toast, and doughnuts with blueberry compote. E

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