Hitchcock Deli Georgetown (Almost) Open; Bait Shop's Pride Party

[Inside Hitchcock Deli Georgetown. Photo: HDG/Facebook]

GEORGETOWN—The only thing between you and a sandwich stuffed with house-cured meat from Hitchcock Deli Georgetown is the standard pre-opening health inspection. Owner Brendan McGill posted a teaser photo on Facebook, writing: "With the green light to fill these cases and start smoking/curing, our doors will be open in no time." [Facebook]

ARBITRARY LISTICLES—Zagat drops its list of "8 insanely good hot dogs to try around Seattle." Featured franks include bagel dogs at Blazing Bagels and "a pretty amazing little dog" for $4 at downtown's Dog in the Park. Plus, anything at Po Dog, with its "ginormous list of toppings to customize its Hebrew National all-beef franks." [Zagat]

CAPITOL HILL—Bait Shop's Capitol Hill Pride Outdoor Patio Party happens Saturday, June 28. Happy hour will last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with $10 pitchers of Oly for $5. Plus, jello shots. [EaterWire]