When you’re busy running the country interning for the person who works for the person running the country, you can’t be bogged down with gourmet lunch recipes. Besides, who even has that kind of money to spend? Between desk organization, cat videos and teaching yourself origami, we’d be surprised if you even have time …

There are boozy brunch specials to be found all over the city every weekend. However, a boozy weekday lunch deal is a bit harder to come by. Fear not, we’ve done the work for you and tracked down a few of our favorites. We’ve gathered a range of cuisines to suit any palate and all for $20 or less. So whether its your coworker’s birthday, your boss is out of town, or you need just a bit of liquid courage before that afternoon pitch (note: we said, “just a bit”) these five restaurants will fix you right up!

POLITICO’s Macenzie Weinger breaks down the “revolving door” that never stops spinning. Nearly 5,400 former staffers have jumped from Congress to K Street in the past decade, according to a new study. The congressional aides, along with almost 400 former lawmakers, became lobbyists after leaving Capitol Hill in the last 10 …

The Irish Prime Minister was sent off in style today after he made a visit to the U.S. Capitol. Note: Since there were cameras involved, Sheila Jackson Lee was on hand.

Once is funny.  Twice is worrisome.  Three times is unacceptable. Dear Restaurant Associates: It’s time to hire a copy editor. *Note: Perhaps the turkey is so old it tastes like shrimp.  If that’s the case, we apologize. h/t: William Allison

Biden recently said, “[I]t’s easy to be vice president, you don’t have to do anything. It’s like being the grandpa and not the parent. Yeah, that’s it!” He wasn’t kidding: [chew with your mouth closed] Vice President Joe Biden treated Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts for a lunch at the …

We’re almost there. The weekend is right around the corner.

A strong new endorsement for lunch at Cap Lounge.

Even though he warned the rest of the country to be weary about public places, Joe Biden isn’t scare of swine — or beef for that matter. Earlier this afternoon, Vice Presdient Joe Biden, accompanied by his boss President Obama, enjoyed a burger at Ray’s Hell Burger in Virginia. On …

Today is the day after Valentine’s Day or as I now will refer to it: REDEMPTION DAY. ATTENTION: girlfriends/wives/beaus/baby-mamas/etc. – please stop bluffing in the gift department on your birthday and holidays. When you say, “I got you something small, don’t get me anything big.” We think: “Ok, I can …