EaterWire: More on Vesuvio's Shirts, Wallse Doing Renos, Trouble at Old Devil Moon, and More

SOHO— An update on our previous Vesuvio's T-shirts story. There are indeed t-shirts in the window, and it's weirder than we imagined. The shirts, made by American Apparel, say "Own a Piece of the Old World" and can be bought at a copy shop down the street. [EaterWire]

WEST VILLAGE— Wallse is closing for the week for some exhaust system work. It will reopen on Saturday. [GS]

WASHINGTON DC— As predicted, the White House chef, who usually doesn't change with each new administration, will stay on with the Obamas. [WP via GS]

EAST VILLAGE— Some potential shutter news from the East Village: "A tipster writes in to say: 'Old Devil Moon is shutting down this week...Last day is probably Wednesday.' 12th Street will miss those pancakes and French toast." [JVNY]

RED HOOK— An upcoming restaurant/retail mashup in Red Hook: "Another restaurant/drinks spot by the folks behind Tini is coming to Red Hook. Leisah Swenson and Monica Byrne, the owners of Tini, are converting their furniture shop Home/Made into a furniture-shop-cum-restaurant..." [Shecky's]