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What’s the world saying about Cleveland Park this week? Find out every Thursday in Cleveland Park Mentions…

From The Washington Examiner
Lisa Frantz’s deluxe cooking
“Lisa Frantz takes center stage at D.C.’s Cafe Deluxe, where as executive chef, she oversees the kitchen of one of the city’s busiest restaurants. But landing in this position was not her first choice, nor was a food-centric family her origin.”

From DCMud blog
Construction for Cathedral Commons a Step Closer
“Food at 3336 Wisconsin Ave. will close April 23 to prepare for construction of Cathedral Commons. The grocery store closed last week, but the parking lot remained open. Crews also have removed the classic Giant sign on the building.”

From NBC Washington
Adventures in Gustatory Bucket Listing: Palena’s Cheeseburger
“OK, what hasn’t already been written about James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta’s elegantly crafted cheeseburger at Palena? Not much.”

From Washington City Paper’s Young and Hungry blog
Neapolitan Smackdown!
“In opening La Forchetta, the modish new Italian-themed eatery in Wesley Heights, restaurateur Hakan Ilhan boldly declared that the reigning mecca of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza-making in the District had just been surpassed.“2Amys, in my opinion, was No. 1,” Ilhan said, referring to Peter Pastan’s uber-popular pizzeria in Cleveland Park.”

From DC Curbed blog
The Ten Least Expensive Properties in Cleveland Park
“A neighborhood that is tried and true. Away from the college crowd who frequent Adams Morgan and Dupont, but not so remote that you can’t relive your younger (and more irresponsible) days. Welcome to Cleveland Park.”

From Washington Exec blog
WINE & DINE COLUMN: Palena Delivers a Premium Experience
“What’s the right restaurant when you want to reward your top salesperson with a super night out? It should be a place where the quality doesn’t ebb and flow, a reliably high-quality performer…That’s the kind of performer Palena has been in Cleveland Park for almost a decade.”

From The Washington Post
At World Book Night, D.C. literacy advocates greeted with delight and skepticism
“Outside the Cleveland Park Metro station Monday night, two types of people — eager and suspicious — streamed past a couple booksellers turned book-givers.”

From WTOP
Rare free parking comes to an end in NW
“Parking is hard to come by in D.C., especially free parking. And, on Monday, hundreds living and working near the National Cathedral will lose the privilege.”