Cat Cafe Changes, Chef Trend Predictions and More Intel

Caturday just got costlier

D.C.'s cat cafe, Crumbs & Whiskers, is upping its price (to $15 per visit). But there will be free coffee and macarons, so there's that? Also, "sassy" cats get a purple collar...as a warning. [WCP]

Get ready for Italian/Korean fusion...maybe

Elevation D.C. asks chefs to pick the next big trends. Answers range from more retail/restaurant mashups to short ribs with kimchi. [EVDC]

Plywood Report

The concrete is being poured for Compass Rose's new Bedouin tent area. There, they'll host family-style dinners with less of a street-food bent. [FB]

Go elsewhere for drinks

Denson Liquor Bar is taking a break. The bar will be closed until Sept. 8. [FB]