Cappy's Crabs gets a new concept and name

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Cappy's Crabs gets a new concept and name

Ever since Crane & Turtle closed earlier this year, people have wondered what will be the new restaurant to replace it on Upshur Street. Owner Paul Ruppert opened a short-term concept for Chesapeake seafood called Cappy's Crabs; the plan was for Cappy's to close by Labor Day and for a new idea to open in that space.

That new place is ... 

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Cappy's closes this weekend, new hours for Slim's Diner

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Cappy's closes this weekend, new hours for Slim's Diner

Besides voting for your favorite local places in the the Washington Post Express Best of 2016 poll and the WTOP Best of DC poll, you might also be interested in knowing that Cappy's Crabs is set to close out its summer concept this weekend, while Slim's Diner gets a new griddle and more hours (7 days a week).

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Cappy's Crabs opens; photos from the launch party

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Cappy's Crabs opens; photos from the launch party

Cappy's Crabs, the new incarnation of the former Crane & Turtle located at 828 Upshur St NW, opens Friday, May 27th. I was invited to the launch party and snapped a few pictures so you can see what it looks like. (It's a community service thing.) See a full gallery inside.

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