Jar salads and more

Morning destination: A new breakfast and lunch spot is open near the Capitol with an emphasis on speed.

Wild Flour Cafe (1331 O Street) replaced Eliana’s Cafe, which closed earlier this fall. While Eliana’s was known for basic American breakfasts that rang up to $3, Wild Flour promotes a focus on healthy, organic and local ingredients—including to-go salads in a Mason jar, which you then return during your next visit.

It also sports an easy-to-use online ordering system for quick pickup and even free delivery for large orders in the neighborhood.

For breakfast, consider a smoked trout breakfast sandwich ($7.50) or gluten-free pancakes made with almond and rice flour ($5.50) with a side of thick-sliced bacon rubbed with brown sugar and cayenne ($6). For lunch, there’s an assortment of salads, wraps and sandwiches in the $7.50-$12.50 range with vegan and gluten-free options.

Hungary, get it?: More and more food trucks keep popping up in the area, but one exciting newer addition is the Who Is Hungry? truck. Standing out from the crowd with bright, primary colors, Who Is Hungry? specializes in lángos, a deep-fried bread traditionally served hot with sour cream, cheese and garlic on the streets of Hungary. Who Is Hungry? offers that typical style as well as flavors (usually $10) from other countries: tzatziki, Kalamata olives and bacon; pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes; Nutella and bananas. Find Who Is Hungry? at food truck festivals and outside breweries.

Kitchen changes: Chef Matt Masera is settling into his new digs at Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co. (1630 S Street). The former executive chef of Mother and Empress Tavern left his post at Saddle Rock in November, after just three months at the latter and critical acclaim—and some straight criticism—started to pour in. He’s replaced longtime Hook & Ladder chef Brian Mizner.

“We are longtime fans of chef Matt Masera and are confident that this marks the beginning of a long and successful partnership,” said co-owner Kimio Bazett in a press release.

With full creative control, Masera is expected to redo the menu at some point. And he’s still not sure whether he’ll bring his popular brown butter cookies with him.