Borderstan Brief

Dino’s Grotto’s, Bistro Bohem’s Love Affair With “Housemade” — Shaw restaurants Dino’s Grotto at 1914 9th St. NW and Bistro Bohem at 600 Florida Ave. NW are among the District’s most prolific users of “housemade” and its variants. [Washington City Paper]

How Would You Redesign Park Morton? — You will have the chance to share your ideas on what should be done with the controversial development this Sunday in Park View. [Park View, D.C.]

‘Tis the Season — It’s (kind of?) cold outside, which means it’s time to drink some winter cocktails. Here’s where to find warm, boozy drinks in Dupont, downtown and in Georgetown. [DCist]

Arts and Crafts on Upshur — The 10th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair is this Sunday on the 800 block of Upshur Avenue NW. [New Columbia Heights]

Divino Grill Goes Quiet — The restaurant on 17th Street is “closed for renovations,” but there’s no word on when it might reopen. [Borderstan]