Oof, missed this one. Back in June 2018 Jose Andres opened this America Eats Tavern in the former Old Glory BBQ space. Per the above note, they will not be ropening.

3139 M Street, NW

But the good news is that a Levain Bakery is indeed coming to the old Johnny Rockets space a few doors down: Read More

Thanks to Parker for sending:

“The Beefsteak in Dupont Circle has closed and looks they’ve moved everything/one to the foggy bottom location.” Read More

From Jose Andres: “I’m announcing that On election date I will set up a water, food and restrooms support system to help people standing long hours on a line, on the different States that may have a problem handling voters!”

I’m announcing that On election date I will set up a water, food and restrooms support system to help people standing long hours on a line, on the different States that may have a problem handling voters! @EmCollective https://t.co/nrqRroVyRp

— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) June 10, 2020

Thanks to Tripp for sharing with us:

“We came across a wonderful, heartwarming act of humanity: Jose Andres, incognito, sharing warm food with people in the exact same location trump desecrated the day before.

I managed to snap a photo that I thought might inspire and encourage others.”

Thanks to Laetitia-Laure B. for sharing from Jaleo and China Chilcano in Penn Quarter. Read More

Yes @chefjoseandres !! https://t.co/N6Co0ccV6i

— PoPville (@PoPville) June 3, 2020

We’ve said it before and we’ll no doubt say it again: How great is Jose Andres?

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Since March 16, 2020, we have provided 15,000 nutritious meals to D.C’s most underserved populations. Starting today, Meals For The City will be powered by @WCKitchen and @ChefJoseAndres. They’ve created a model to transform restaurants into community kitchens to bring people back to work; they’ve served over 3 million meals to vulnerable communities and frontline workers across the country since this pandemic turned our lives upside down.⁣ Moving forward, we’ll serve 15,000 more and we will get through this together, one meal at time. #mealsforthecity #chefsforamerica

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“Since March 16, 2020, we have provided 15,000 nutritious meals to D.C’s most underserved populations. Starting today, Meals For The City will be powered by @WCKitchen and @ChefJoseAndres. They’ve created a model to transform restaurants into community kitchens to bring people back to work; they’ve served over 3 million meals to vulnerable communities and frontline workers across the country since this pandemic turned our lives upside down.⁣ Moving forward, we’ll serve 15,000 more and we will get through this together, one meal at time.”

Big News! WCK is committing to purchase 1 million meals from small, local restaurants — bringing them back (safely) to do what they love. WCK will then deliver those meals with partners to families, seniors, healthcare workers & more #ChefsForAmerica https://t.co/qo7YQELz9y pic.twitter.com/RXdEkOP2Dz

— World Central Kitchen (@WCKitchen) April 18, 2020

And from an email: “Reaching out to share some exciting additions to our ThinkFoodGroup pick-up and delivery options.

Bodegas – Starting today we will operate “Bodegas” out of our Beefsteak locations in Foggy Bottom and Dupont, adding an additional one at Jaleo DC on Monday.

These markets are intended to connect the community to staple items such as eggs, milk and flour along with household goods like cleaning solutions, paper towels and hand sanitizer, all of which have become scarce during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Read More

Photo by Madison from 10th and W St, NW

People of America! UPDATE from our DC headquarters…@WCKitchen is now operating in 22 cities and growing each day! Monday we move to @Nationals park to be ready…Worst is yet to come & together we can make sure elderly…children..everyone! has a plate of food #ChefsForAmerica pic.twitter.com/S19jwIdBzr

— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) April 4, 2020

Was waiting for this https://t.co/kFugwgNBUB

— PoPville (@PoPville) March 15, 2020

From a press release:

“In response to the increasing risk of the COVID-19 coronavirus and to help encourage social distancing to stop its spread, Chef José Andrés and ThinkFoodGroup announced they will temporarily close all of their restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area and New York City as of today, March 15, and repurpose most of them as “community kitchens” with affordable plates of the day available for takeout purchase.

Said TFG Co-Founder Jose Andres, “We are in a serious global emergency and people need to take every precaution, including staying home as much as possible.  However, we also want to help provide food for those who want it in a safe manner, so we feel these community kitchens can help during this challenging time.  And those who cannot afford to pay we will welcome as well.”

The community kitchens will operate out of the restaurants’ side doors with a limited number of volunteers from 12 – 5 pm daily beginning Tuesday, March 17, offering only takeout service.  All restaurant employees will be provided with paid leave and current health benefits for at least the first two weeks.

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