Jason Donoho IN at Verts Kebap; JW Marriott Adds Wine Bar; More

CHEF SHUFFLE — Chef Jason Donoho joined Verts Kebap as the chain’s new culinary director. He left his position as research and development chef of Alamo Drafthouse. Perhaps former No Va chef Brad Sorenson took over his position. He was also previously executive chef of now-shuttered Fino. Verts announced this week that it will expand to the East Coast. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Booze-friendly JW Marriott is adding a wine bar to Osteria Pronto, opening early next year. [EaterWire]

CAMPUS — Hold off on grabbing bento boxes and tofu fries while newcomer Taiwanese food truck Song La goes on winter break. It starts today, Wednesday, December 16 until Saturday, January 16. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Wu Chow is adding Peking duck to the modern Chinese menu, which needs to be ordered a week in advance. Christmas Eve dinner anyone? [EaterWire]

MEALS ON WHEELS — Jalopy is also temporarily shuttering while the sandwich truck looks for a new site. Its current home at the parking lot on West 15th Street and San Antonio streets is being sold. [EaterWire]