Weekly Round Up

First Real Word and now Top Chef? A "reliable source" reported to Metrocurean this week that filming for the popular Bravo reality show was to begin in early April. It is believed the contestants, judges and crew will be staying in Dupont Circle. Followers of the show are familiar with former DC Top Chef contestants, Mike Isabella of Zaytinya and Bryan Voltaggio of Volt (season 6), Carla Hall of Alchemy Caterers and judge of the Embassy Chef Challenge (season 5), and Spike Mendelsohn (season 4) of Good Stuff Eatery. Hopefully this is a rumor that turns out to be true!

In restaurant news:

• Sign of the Whale reopened Thursday after a short closing.
• The Liberty Tree, a throwback to Revolutionary War days, opened on H St. NE.
• Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar opened in Dupont Circle (next to the Real World DC house).
• Washington City Paper reports Teatro Goldoni released executive chef Enzo Fargione because he became too expensive for the restaurant.