Chopped Casting Call, DC's Momofuku Dreams

WASHINGTON DC—Dave Chang reveals to the Washington Post that he was considering opening a Momofuku in D.C., and a Milk Bar is still a possibility: "'We were looking at doing Milk Bar down here because [pastry chef Christina] Tosi and I are both from here,' Chang said. 'It still might happen. But not anytime soon.'" [WP via Eater National]

CASTING CALLS— From the people at Chopped!: "Can YOU make the cut, or will you be CHOPPED ? Food Network is seeking the next round of skilled chefs to compete on one of the hottest cooking competition shows. Can you create a $10,000 meal out of our mystery baskets? Seeking dynamic, outgoing, experienced chefs, MEN and WOMEN, any ethnicity and cooking specialty are encouraged to apply. To learn more about Chopped and apply, visit http://www.foodnetwork.com/chopped. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN— FiDi isn't the only neighborhood to get a branch of the fried chicken spot Bon Chon. Midtown lunch brings the good word that they're opening on 38th Street between 7th and 9th as well. [ML]