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PLNT CAFE coming to the former Shouk space on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

renedering of 655 K Street, NW

Ed. Note: Shouk closed here back in 2025.

From a press release:

“PLNT Cafe, a new fast-casual dining concept from the founders of popular plant-based restaurant brand PLNT Burger, is slated to open in November / December at 655 K St. NW in DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood.

The new, 1,521-square-foot cafe concept from Just Ice Tea co-founders Seth Goldman and Spike Mendelsohn features an expanded, vegetable-forward menu created by Chef Spike that looks beyond plant-based burgers and fries to healthy dishes that appeal to a broader range of diners – vegan and otherwise. Alongside PLNT Burger’s viral menu items like the PLNT Cheeseburger and the Lil’ Chik’n Dippers, the menu will also feature (more…)

Starbucks are Dead, Long Live Jersey Mike’s? Next Up – Coming to 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

1803 14th Street, NW

Continuing coverage of coming Jersey Mike’s locations continues. Earlier this week we shared the news that a Jersey Mike’s is coming to the old TaKorean space in Navy Yard. Next up is a location coming to 14th and S Street, NW.

What if I told you, once upon a time, there was a time: (more…)

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