fast casual

“The Adams Morgan McDonalds has reopened and it looks great.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to the Adams Morgan BID for sending an update on that fast casual burger joint at the corner of 18th and Columbia Road, NW. The fears were unwarranted?

Thanks to a reader for sending a shot of the exterior – bye bye ugly awning:

More photos, of the curious design choices ie the Western Wall/Kotel?!?!?!!, after the jump thanks to Josh: (more…)

Oh My God a Burgerim is coming to the Park Place Retail in Petworth!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Park Place apartments at New Hampshire and Georgia Ave, NW technically 850 Quincy St, NW

No, I’ve never actually heard of Burgerim but this damn retail space has been vacant for so long – I’m marking this as a win!! Also, burgers!!

Michael Neibauer reported on twitter:

“Pending BZA special exception approval, D.C.’s first Burgerim franchise is planned for 850 Quincy St. NW, at the corner of Rock Creek Church Road and Georgia Ave.”

So I think this is the big space with the curve at New Hampshire and Georgia pictured above. Anyway Burgerim’s website says:

“Burgerim is an international fast casual franchise with a shiny new concept. (more…)

Rasa Opens 11am Today in Navy Yard’s Fast Casual Murderer’s Row

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by REY LOPEZ

From a press release:

“Highly anticipated ‘Fine Fast Casual’ Indian restaurant RASA (1247 First Street, SE) from the dynamic next generation DC-based hospitality duo Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman is scheduled to open on Wednesday, December 6th for lunch and dinner service. RASA will be open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm.


Photo by REY LOPEZ

Check out the full RASA Final Menu December 2017 (PDF)

Located in the ground floor of the F1RST Residences within the vibrant Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, RASA has been a culinary project in the making since co-founders Rahul and Sahil were attending high school in Montgomery County. The sons of celebrated hospitality veterans and longtime business partners Chef K.N. Vinod and Surfy Rahman of Indique and Bombay Bistro, Rahul and Sahil grew up in their family’s vibrant restaurants, and were quite literally born into the hospitality industry. Growing up in restaurants, they quickly realized that many people had preconceived notions about Indian cuisine, and at a young age began dreaming about ways to make the meals they grew up loving more accessible to a larger audience of diners. (more…)

PoP Popeyes Patrol – H Street, NE Reopening “seems imminent”

By Prince Of Petworth


1226 H Street, NE

It was exactly a year ago today that we learned that the H Street, NE Popeyes had closed for remodeling. Then this past August we said they were about to reopen. Well, we were wrong. In the words of the great Glen’s Garden Market owner Mea Culpa. However, our man on H Street, Grant, tells us:

“the wood is down in front of Popeye’s H Street. TVs are on, registers are running. Opening seems imminent.”

See for yourself and STAY TUNED.

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.

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