VITAL UPDATES — The times they are changing. For the last 69 years fried dough institution Dutch Girl Donuts has been cash-only, but recently the shop joined the age of plastic currency. For purchases more than $5.25 doughnut fanatics may now pay with a credit card. [EaterWire]
NEWS — Antietam’s current executive chef Seth High has introduced a six-course tasting menu at the eatery, offered on Fridays and Saturdays. This month High became a partner in the restaurant joining owner Gregory Holm. [EaterWire]
SWITCHEROOS — Corktown eatery Gold Cash Gold is switching out its happy hour menu on Fridays for patio barbecues. The new special menu served after 4 p.m. will feature barbecue chicken, loaded potatoes with pimento cheese & bacon, coleslaw, and veggie shawarmas. [EaterWire]
CHEF SHUFFLES — White Lake’s seasonally driven The Root Restaurant & Bar is welcoming a new pastry chef to its ranks. Cathy Heppler recently joined the kitchens after working for Punch Bowl Social. [EaterWire]