Chefs Descend on White House; New Amsterdam to Go Weekly

EAST VILLAGE—The counter at a new restaurant called Whitman's just opened on 406 East 9th St. A sandwich board outside advertises their "famous" Juicy Lucy burger. The dining room will fully open soon. For those who stop in over the weekend, tell us how it is. [EaterWire]

WASHINGTON DC— Bill Telepan, Marc Murphy, Anne Burrell, Tom Colicchio, and hundreds of other chefs gathered at the White House with Michelle Obama to launch the new program Chefs Move to School. [Eater National]

SOHO—Balthazar's wine director Chris Goodhart has left the restaurant after a ten year stint. [Feast]

FIDI—Beginning on September 12, the New Amsterdam Market down at the Seaport will be a weekly event. In the meantime, they'll kick off the summer season with a bread pavilion on Sunday, June 27. [FitR]