Joy Asico (www.asicophoto.com)
eatsa K Street (1627 K Street NW) is the brand’s first location in Washington, D.C. (Photo Credit: Joy Asico)

From a press release:

“On Tuesday, November 29, eatsa, an unprecedented, fully-automated faster food experience, will open the doors to its first Washington location at 1627 K Street NW. The new eatsa, in the heart of downtown D.C., will be the largest location in the country. Washingtonians can enjoy the brand’s signature, customizable, healthy and flavorful bowls — with quinoa at the core — at an unbeatable price point.


Interior photo of the K Street eatsa, which is the brand’s largest storefront in the country (Photo Credit: Joy Asico)

With all eatsa bowls starting at $6.95, the K Street location is primed to become the city’s most sought-after new lunch destination with a wide variety of globally-inspired, personalized options, such as the teriyaki Bento Bowl, with edamame, stir-fry quinoa and apple-cabbage slaw and the Burrito Bowl, with guacamole, asada portobello mushrooms and tortilla chips. eatsa will be open for breakfast as well, serving coffee, tea and small sides, including fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits.

eatsa guests can order their meals via a first-of-its-kind automated food pick-up system featuring a collection of glass door “cubbies” that display personalized graphics, and produce a customized meal within minutes. eatsa’s delicious, hearty bowls are great for quick breakfast, lunch and dinner options that provide a substantial amount of protein and are served in as quickly as 90 seconds. Guests can also skip the line by ordering through the eatsa mobile app.”


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Massachusetts Avenue NW, Vermont Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and M Street NW

Wade Hammes tweeted us around 9:30 this morning:

“they are roping off the entire circle now with heavy police presence… ambulance still on premise with the person…seems not good.”

Another reader passes on a brief story from the Washington Post: “A man was stabbed and critically injured Tuesday morning in Thomas Circle Park in Northwest Washington, according to U.S. Park Police.”

Updates when/if more details are known.


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A reader reports just after 3:30pm:

“Just ran into this protest. They were walking East on K Street, turned North on Vermont, then East on L Street and ultimately stopped in front of 1310 L St NW. My friend told me:

“They are protesting the guy Trump said might lead the EPA, a vehement climate change denier. He works in that building, but is off today.”

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1627 K Street, NW

I’m officially intrigued about eatsa:

“All eatsa bowls start at $6.95 and come in a wide variety of globally-inspired, customizable options, such as the teriyaki Bento Bowl, with edamame, stir-fry quinoa and apple-cabbage slaw and the Burrito Bowl, with guacamole, asada portobello mushrooms and tortilla chips. eatsa also serves coffee, tea and small sides, including fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits.”

Check out all the Menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.

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DC Election Night Flash Choir: America is #BetterThanBigotry:

“DC: The truth is, we don’t know what election night could bring.

It could be celebration, it could be a night of mourning, or it could be something in between. But on November 8th as the election is called, we’ll be gathering at Lafayette Square across from the White House, to mark the moment together and proclaim that America is #BetterThanBigotry.

We’ll have an iconic illuminated art installation projecting our message right in front of the White House, and song sheets for a few inspiring American classics, led by a number of professional DC area choirs like SongRise, the DC Labor Chorus and more! (more…)


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1025 F Street, NW

Today in what are those giant lines about? Thanks to a reader for sending. From H&M Washington:

“Join us on November 3rd at 8 AM for the grand re-opening of our store at 1025 F Street in Washington, DC!

If you’re one of the first 200 shoppers in line, you’ll receive an all-access fashion pass with a mystery amount of store credit up to $300!* Treat yourself to something during opening day, on us.

This is a can’t-miss event! Come at 8 AM sharp and be one of the first to shop our exclusive KENZOxHM collection! (more…)


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1901 L Street, NW

wdc wrote in the Juice Joint closing post:

“Speaking of closed… Did I miss an announcement about the Sweetgreen at 19th and L? That place was ALWAYS packed, lines out the door. What happened?”

jcd responds:

“The grilled cheese place next to it closed a few months ago. Reportedly, the whole building is going to be re-skinned, presumably with glass walls, the same way that many other downtown office buildings are. The Staples will probably be next to close.”

LG replies:

“Uh, I’m literally eating a salad that I picked up from the Sweetgreen on 19th and L a half hour ago. It’s still open! Or at least, if it’s closing for construction, it hasn’t closed yet.”

dolf hears:

“This location has always been a trouble spot for sweetgreen. Golden Triangle is a drain and rent is crazy. No weekend traffic, no dinner traffic. It’s consistently been one of their worst performing locations. With winter coming, lunch traffic will drop in half (if not more). This is a long time coming from what I’ve heard. One other DMV location may also be on the chopping block.”

The official word from Sweetgreen around lunch time is that they are:

open with a line currently out the door.”


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1025 Vermont Ave, NW just north of K St

Uh oh – a reader reports:

Juice Joint closed. Has been dark a week and a half. No sign, no advanced warning. Can you find out if it’s permanent or temporary?”

Not looking good, I called the number listed on their website (which is still active) and it was disconnected with no forwarding number.

The Juice Joint Café has been serving Washington DC’s healthiest quick-service dine-in & professional catering fare since 1997.

We specialize in vegan, vegetarian & traditional dishes made with fresh, all-natural foods which are vital to your good health. The Juice Joint Café menu offers freshly prepared juices & smooties, as well as breakfast, lunch & carry-out dinners designed with your health in mind!


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