Borderstan Brief

Meridian Hill Park Mowed — Workers gave Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park a haircut yesterday after weeks of complaints from residents (pictured above). But, there’s bad news: the park’s multi-tiered fountain remains off due to a broken water pump.

‘Artisanal Doritos’ at The Dabney — The Blagden Alley eatery is now slinging a menu item it calls “artisanal Doritos.” The chips, which come alongside orders of smoked catfish dip, are dusted with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and salt. [Washington City Paper]

All Purpose Wins Over Online Reviewers — Shaw’s newest pizzeria appears to have won over its early reviewers. [Eater D.C.]

And Here’s Our Shameless Plug — Come to our happy hour at Sudhouse on U Street tomorrow night. You’ll be able to meet our co-editors Andrew Ramonas and Tim Regan while bonding over $3 beers, $6 Moscow mules, $3 orders of sweet potato bacon fries and $6 veggie burgers. We’ll also have Borderstan T-shirts for the first 15 people who show up.