Chef Will Artley IN at BLT Steak

Chef Will Artley is now working at BLT Steak.

The Pizzeria Orso veteran, who'd hoped to strike out on his own, instead has replaced Jeremy Shelton at the steakhouse, according to Washington City Paper.

Artley took over the gig Jan. 2. He plans to continue the restaurant's expansive Wagyu beef program and to better emphasize vegetables at the restaurant.