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Random PoP Proclamation: This is the Best Fast Casual in D.C. (by far)

By Prince Of Petworth


1210 Potomac Street, NW

My God this place is straight up delicious. You know it’s a good sign when the placed is packed at 2:15pm. And the price point is on point too. My God this place is delicious. The best in the District of Columbia by far. Now open up a few more in D.C., preferably near a metro!

Their website says:

“Falafel Inc is the world’s first falafel quick-service food social enterprise. We serve up authentic falafel, hummus, bowls and sides. Every meal you buy helps feed refugees around the world. “Food For Good” is the ethos behind our brand and movement.

​Legendary recipes passed down through generations, fresh and
locally sourced ingredients and a social mission to provide meals and jobs to refugees through the sale of Palestinian inspired street food. Our goal is to build a worldwide community of 100 stores, and in doing so we will be able to feed 1,000,000 refugees every year.”

You can see their menu here.

“Pollo Granjero, Columbia and Ontario NW is emptying out – no tables and chairs.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1742 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Daniel for sending:

“Pollo Granjero, Columbia and Ontario NW is emptying out – no tables and chairs. Is something new coming?”

We judged them back in 2009 to less than stellar reviews but with the new hotel and restaurant coming nearby this could be a pretty prime spot – updates when we learn more.

Quickway, Fast Casual Japanese Hibachi, Coming to 77 H Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending. Check out their menu here. Quickway’s website says:

“healthy, tasty alternative?

Here at Quickway Japanese Hibachi, you’ll find fresh, quality food, served fast, with style.
It’s how we have grown from one prototype store to 7 locations, and counting, within 20 months, in the DC metro area.

So, how do we do it?

We bring the Teppanyaki (teppan, Japanese for griddle; yaki, grill, broiled) cooking technique to a quick service restaurant setting. The proteins are prepared fresh on the open grill in your full view, a true cooked to order signature dish.
We offer choices of salads, sides, and sushi, all prepared from All Day Fresh™ ingredients and homemade sauces.

Plus, we really care if you have a cool place to eat. We build our space to be clean, convenient and modern.

Of course, our food is healthy, with reduced salt, no trans fat, and no MSG.
And yeah, all this in a value package.

So if you are looking for freakin’ good food, with quick, quality service, then welcome and enjoy!”

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77 H Street, NW

“LeTena, a new, fast casual Ethiopian restaurant that will feature authentic Ethiopian dishes and a coffee house”

By Prince Of Petworth

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3100 14th St NW entrance on Park Rd, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former Senor Chicken space that a commenter said was becoming a Ethiopian Restaurant back in January.

From a press release:

“Arriving in the spring of 2016 at the corner of 14th Street and Park Road (3100 14th Street) is LeTena, a new, fast casual concept Ethiopian restaurant that will feature authentic Ethiopian dishes and a coffee house with barista. (more…)

Here’s where the &pizza is coming to in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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1375 Kenyon Street, NW courtesy Lauren

Here’s where the &pizza is coming to in Columbia Heights – it’s the former 826 DC space, which moved to the Tivoli in November. The liquor license placard for &pizza says:

“New Restaurant to prepare and sell pizza and pizza products. Total Occupancy Load is 46. Sidewalk Café with 32 seats.”

Hours are listed as Sunday through Thursday 7 am – 2 am, Friday and Saturday 7 am – 4 am. Stay tuned for an opening date.

Also standby for Pizza D’Oro‘s opening date further up 14th Street.

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Jimmy John’s coming to 14th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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1408 U Street, NW

Thanks to Jim for sending:

“Looks like a new @jimmyjohns coming to 14+U between McDonalds and DC Noodles”

This is the former 24 Seven Mediterranean Restaurant that closed in 2012 and moved to 15th and U St, NW. They are now The Mediterranean Spot. The founder and CEO of Jimmy’s Johns is a controversial figure to say the least…

1408 U Street back in the day:

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