Dennis Leary Eyes the House of Shields, Fieri DC-Bound

SOMA—Finally, the other shoe drops on the House of Shields story from mid-January, and it involves Dennis Leary from the appropriately-named Sentinel next door. You'll recall that the 100-year-old bar's lease runs out this summer, and per the Scoop, Leary is "in negotiations with the landlord" to take over the place and "restore the city institution to its former glory." [Chron, previously]

END DAYS—Guy Fieri is going to cook at the White House for the Obamas. Why is Guy Fieri going to cook at the White House for the Obamas? [Eater National]

YOUNTVILLE—Just in time for the second installment of Top Chef Masters, Michael Chiarello will be hosting a special pair of guest chefs to cook alongside him at Bottega. On March 4, Rick Moonen will do dishes from his Vegas seafood restaurant (available a la carte or prix fixe) and then on March 10, Lachlan Patterson will put together a tasting menu. [EaterWire]