Morning Rundown

PETA Issues Alert About H Street Foie Gras Festival — PETA sent its supporters an email urging them to discourage H Street restaurants from participating in the Foie La La cooking competition. Micho’s Grill announced on Twitter that they’ve dropped out of the event. [Roll Call]

Hundreds of Tickets Issued for Blocking Streetcar Path — Nearly 470 people have received tickets in the past three-and-a-half months for double parking along the streetcar line or parking over the white line. [NBC Washington]

New Beer and Sausage Restaurant in Navy Yard — The Big Stick, an artful sports bar that serves sausages and sandwiches, opened last night at 20 M St. SE. [JDLand]

Shop Local for Last-Minute Gifts — Local stores are selling District-themed coasters, cookie cutters and onesies. [The Hill Is Home]