655 New York Ave, NW photo courtesy LEON DC
From LEON:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to announce our second restaurant in DC will open on New York Avenue at 7th St NW on Thursday, August 22nd. We will see you there.”
They were originally supposed to open yesterday but I’ll allow the slight delay because they posted this super cool historical photo of the space on New York Ave: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Stacey Lewis
“Dear PoPville,
With the rise of fast casual and expanded carry out options, what’s the protocol on tipping? I notice most fast casual restaurants preset the payment system with tipping options (none, 15%, 20%, etc). Is there an expectation for tips for fast casual? What if they make you a coffee or a cocktail? Then what if you order carry out; do the same rules apply? I’m so confused!”
650 Massachusetts Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just heard from one of the servers that Maison Kayser is closing their two DC locations at the end of next week. I think they have a lot of fans out there so I wanted to spread the word so folks might stop by before they close their doors! they were expensive but I thought their bread/pastries were pretty top notch.” (more…)
485 K St., NW
Thanks to Jason for sending:
“I just happened to come across the fact that my favorite fast-casual Indian spot in DC proper – Rasa is opening a second location at the seemingly slow-to-fill Gables City Vista development in Mt. Vernon Triangle.” (more…)
1325 W Street, NW
Thanks to John for sending. This Sweetgreen opened in May 2013. Updates when we learn more about what they’re “cooking up.”
655 New York Ave, NW
From a press release:
“The team behind “Naturally Fast Food” brand LEON Restaurants is excited to announce the launch of their latest menu offering, GFC – Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets. As part of their quest to prove that fast food can be good food, the baked nuggets, are inspired by iconic fast food outlets and served with a choice of LEON ketchup, garlic aioli, chilli and tarragon mayo sauces. The nuggets were first introduced in LEON’s U.K. location nearly a year ago, last August and have been so popular the team knew bringing the dish to their U.S. locations was the right step. The GFC will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, July 30th. (more…)
1300 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Festive grand opening party for the expanding plant-based fast casual brand’s second DC location in Dupont Circle.
Free lunch for the first 100 people in line.
Free sweet potato fries all day.
Giveaways and samples all weekend. (more…)
1728 Wisconsin Ave, NW via Loopnet
From a press release:
“Following the successful opening of Southeast Asian salad shop Bandoola Bowl this spring, owner Aung Myint will expand his presence in the Georgetown neighborhood with Sticx, coming to 1728 Wisconsin Avenue NW this fall. Occupying a 2200-square foot, 20-seat space, the new fast-casual concept will explore the rich tradition of Asian street food, focusing on styles of barbecue from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Burma, as well as sushi, all served on sticks. Myint also owns Burmese dining staple Mandalay in Silver Spring, Md. alongside three generations of family, and has a decades-long history owning, operating, and consulting restaurants in the DMV. He’ll work with longtime friend and business partner Kunakorn Sangkhankaw on developing the menu at Sticx as well. (more…)
433 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to Bree for sending: “Le Pain Quotidien is closing on 4th and Mass. In the words of a colleague, “Maybe its because it takes 15 minutes for them to make a piece of toast. And because they also charge $15 for said piece of toast.”
Flashback to 2009: (more…)
1724 L Street, NW
Ed. Note: See their menu here.
From a press release:
“June 25th is National Leon Day. It’s true, the National Day Calendar says so. This holiday is six months away from Christmas Day aka Noel. And what is Noel spelled backward? None other than Leon.
In the spirit of giving, LEON, the pioneer of “Naturally Fast Food” will give away free meals to all guests Leon, Leona, Noel, Noelle or anything vaguely similar. (more…)