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“Muncheez Dupont Circle Opens 8/23 with Free Lunch for First 200 People”

Published August 20, 2019 at 11:45AM

1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW photo by Scott Suchman

From a press release:

“Muncheez, a Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant with locations in Georgetown and Tenleytown, announces the grand opening of its new Dupont Circle location on Friday, August 23, 2019. Located at 1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Muncheez Dupont Circle will open doors at 11:00 a.m., and the first 200 people in line will receive a complimentary bowl or signature pita.

The latest additions to the Muncheez menu feature a cauliflower pita made with French fries, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini and a lentil tabbouleh mezze. New components to the eatery’s popular bowls include lentils and baby spinach as a base and fried cauliflower as a protein, expanding the vegan and vegetarian options available for lunch and dinner. Signature Muncheez menu options remain, including chicken and beef shawarmas, hand-rolled spinach pies, kibbes and grape leaves, manakeesh, a Mediterranean-style flatbread, mini pizzas, Nutella crepes, and the option to build your own bowl. (more…)

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“New LEON coming to Franklin Square”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 19, 2019 at 10:25AM

14th and I Street, NW

Thanks to Steven and Susan for sending the new LEON signage:

“We’ve seen a lot of lunch spot closures (Skwr, Taylor) and stuff has been slow to open so it’s an exciting development.”

Ed. Note: Another LEON is opening at 7th and New York Ave, NW on August 22nd.

LEON, Britain’s “Naturally Fast Food”, opening 2nd D.C. location on New York Ave, NW at 7th Thursday, August 22nd

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2019 at 10:22PM

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…)

Del Ray’s Junction Bistro, Bar, & Bakery coming to Capitol Hill near Union Station (and Chevy Chase, MD too)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2019 at 12:45PM

238 Massachusetts Avenue, NE

Thanks to Ryan for sending: “Junction Bistro, Bar, & Bakery is going in at 238 Mass Ave NE beside the Heritage Foundation (across from Union Pub). Said opening Fall 2019.” (more…)

That was fast, Maison Kayser closing DC locations next week

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 9, 2019 at 11:35AM

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…)

“it very prominently mentions a Wawa “coming in 2020”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2019 at 10:15AM

via KLNB

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“I came across this brochure for retail space at 1250 H Street and it very prominently mentions a Wawa “coming in 2020″ (there’s currently a Staples there).” (more…)

Sweetgreen W Street closes for “improvements”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 5, 2019 at 10:15AM

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.”

“LEON Restaurants Announces Launch of Gluten Free Nuggets and Opening Date for Second U.S. Location”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2019 at 12:45PM

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…)