Julien Shapiro in at Eat The Rich; Capella's New Brunch

SHAW— The Washington Post reports that Julien Shapiro will be the opening chef for Eat the Rich, the anticipated oyster-focused restaurant from Derek Brown. Shapiro is making the jump from Range, where he led the charcuterie program. [WaPo]

GEORGETOWN—The Capella Hotel's Grill Room is launching a new Sausage & Rye Brunch, which involves a tableside cart wheeled over with 10 sausages made by butcher Jamie Stachowski and 10 paired sauces made by Grill Room chef Jakob Esko. Sausage varieties range from duck and port wine sausage to wild boar sausage, and there are specialty rye whiskey-based cocktails too. Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [EaterWire]

VARIOUS— Planning a cookout Labor Day weekend? Both Red Apron locations in Merrifield and Union Market are offering a Frank's deluxe dog deal. Call ahead and stop by starting Friday, August 30 to pick up six hot dogs, six of Tiffany MacIsaac's freshly baked rolls, a jar of Red Apron mustard, and 1 pint of baked beans or potato salad for $18. [EaterWire]

The Grill Room [Photo: Facebook]

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