14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Alex for sending word: “Looks like the shake shack at 14th and Rhode Island is a go! Going to need to get some bigger pants for the winter.”
Back in March we shared some scuttlebutt about Shake Shack looking to come to Logan Circle. Confirmed and now we know where – the former Caribou Coffee location at 14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW. You can see Shake Shack’s Dupont menu here.
Like how the whole building turned out?
What the corner used to look like:
2414 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. You can see the All About Burger Menu here. Back in April the Washington Business Journal reported:
“Peter Tabibian, founder of the quirky Z-burger chain of restaurants, keeps the rights to use the brand name going forward, per a legal settlement with his former business partners.
In addition, Tabibian will also retain two of the burger chain’s original six restaurants: the first-ever Z-Burger in Tenleytown and the Columbia Heights location. Four others — in Clarendon, Glover Park, Southwest Waterfront and White Marsh — will continue to be owned by his former partners, Mohammad and Ebrahim Esfahani, but they will be rebranded in the next 60 days.”
From an email:
“This Tuesday, August 16th Shake Shack is celebrating the opening of its 100th location worldwide with free ShackBurgers across the U.S.! This means every Shake Shack in the DMV and Baltimore – except Nats Park – will open at 10:30am and give away free Shackburgers (or another sandwich or equal or lesser value) to the first 100 guests.
For quick reference, here’s a list of all participating DMV/Baltimore Shacks: (more…)
From a press release:
“Tasty Burger, the beloved East Coast burger restaurant founded by three chef friends in 2010, opens its first District location in the historic Shaw neighborhood on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM. The classic burger restaurant will be open daily with counter & bar service, free foosball, digital jukebox, takeout window, full bar with indoor & outdoor seating, and late night hours.
2108 8th Street, NW
Named one of the best burgers in America by The Daily Meal and Business Insider, Tasty Burger sets itself apart from the burger pack by using all-natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef with fresh ingredients; not to mention the 15+ condiments available at every table, including Tasty’s very own homemade Spicy Ketchup. Tasty’s signature burger, The Big Tasty, is a 1/3-lb burger on a local bun from Gold Crust Baking Company out of Landover, MD, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and Tasty sauce. Other burger highlights include Spicy Jalapeno, Chili Cheese, Gorgonzola, Rise ‘n Shine (topped with an egg), and the BBQ Onion. Hot Dogs, Salads, Chicken Nuggets, and Sandwiches like the Chicky Chicky Parm Parm (crispy chicken & tomato sauce topped with fried mozzarella and melted mozzarella) round out the menu with sides like Fries, Onion Rings, and Tater Tots. (For the full menu, see http://www.tastyburger.com/washington-dc.)
The first location to offer a full bar, Tasty Burger Shaw’s cocktail, beer & wine selection reflects local offerings with microbrews from Atlas Brew Works, DC Brau, and Duckpin, as well as the Raspberry Gin Rickey cocktail, an updated boozy version of Tasty’s classic Homemade Raspberry Lime Rickey that pays homage to the gin rickey’s D.C. roots. Additional beverage options include the Tasty Bloody Mary (made with neighboring D.C. local business Bazaar Spices’ spice blend and Smoked Bacon Chipotle Salt rim), a Pickle Back (shot of whiskey & Tasty’s pickle juice) and the Shift Drink (Narragansett and a shot of Fernet Vittone), as well as adult milk shakes like the Grasshopper, the Monk (Melleti & green chartreuse), White Russian, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Pina Colada. (more…)
3301 Georgia Ave NW
Lucky Buns looks pretty tasty:
“Tasty burgers popping up every sunday 12-9 @ Alfies”
Burger Days reports:
“McCoy will also be throwing a few new recipes into the mix including a veggie burger, a bacon cheeseburger with bacon “XO” marmalade and a green chili burger with pickled-and-charred poblano peppers. Burgers at Lucky Buns will be available for both eat-in and take out.”
2108 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Mitch for sending word about Tasty Burger’s now hiring notice:
“Over the next several weeks, we will be putting the final touches on the newest location of Tasty Burger, a local neighborhood burger joint that is opening up in Shaw in early June. Apply now to become one of our very first Team Members!
About Tasty Burger: With five locations on the East Coast, Tasty Burger is an American fast food burger joint that evokes feelings of the 1940s and 1950s when the American burger began its legendary rise to become a modern pop culture icon. Outstanding fresh ingredients are cooked to order in an incredibly fun, laid back atmosphere that has made ‘Tasty’ an instant classic. The burgers are made with all-natural hormone & antibiotic-free beef, alongside shakes, rings, fries, a full bar; and surrounded by local artists’ work, free foosball tables, and a digital jukebox with great music.”
Ed. Note: I’m encouraged by the peek inside I took on Saturday:
449 K Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. Makes sense, despite their ordeal/delays in opening, I totally forgot about them! How does this one stack up to the other Ray’s? You can see their menu here.
1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)
Thanks to a reader for sending an update on the former Cosi space: “Bareburger in Dupont opens Monday“. You can check out their menus here.
1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)
A couple weeks ago we noted Bareburger’s new signage:
I peeked in yesterday and was told to standby for an April 4th opening. Also not featured in the photo below – lots comfortable booth seating. Hard to believe this was a Cosi. You can check out Bareburger’s menus here.
Very promising.
In happier awning news – Bareburger got a bunch of new ones and proper signage at the former Cosi space in Dupont. You can check out Bareburger’s menus here.
This is right next door the to the former five guys burger spot (now a 7-Eleven). Also not far from where the Smashburger closed in 2014. Updates when they announce an opening date.
1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)