Wait a second, how am I only hearing about Yang Market [138 U St NE] now?!?!? Well better late than never cause this sandwich looks freaking amazing.
“Sammys the size of your head are coming to @yangmarketne & they are insanely delish.”
Someone please report back on if they are as delicious as they look!!
Yang Market mural in progress at 138 U St, NE by @crubens01 via Facebook
1020 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
I’m not wasting any more beer by pouring it out for 19th Street. No more! Oy this has been a horrible 24 hours. Thanks to a reader for sending:
“I got news this morning from the owner that my beloved downtown breakfast and lunch spot is permanently closing as of today. Café Carvy at 19th and K St was THE office go-to for breakfast sandwiches, the best iced coffee (with coffee ice cubes!), and fresh carved turkey and roast beef for lunch. Always a great value and really friendly service. My officemates and I are extremely devastated.”
Cafe Carvy opened in the old Spice Indian Bistro space back in 2012.
Well all the Wawa excitement has me thinking about fast casual (back in my day we called it fast food grumble grumble) so please indulge me. There are way too many today to do a poll so let’s just give our answer in the comments. I’ll list as many as I can think of here – but if (when I surely) leave some out please do include them in the comments. I’m thinking for lunch. Ok here goes, Sweetgreen, Chopt, Roti, Taylor Gourmet, A. Litteri, Buredo, Chipotle, Wiseguys Pizza, District Taco, Takorean, Cava Grill, Nando’s Peri Peri, Chix, SeoulSpice, Eatsa, Wiseguys NY Pizza, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Sundevich, Chaia, Merzi… God, we really do have a ton of options, anyway you get the idea. Where’s your favorite fast casual lunch spot? And remember today’s the last day for Pedro and Vinny’s Burrito Cart on K Street.
A reader reports:
“Pedro and Vinny’s, a burrito cart on 15th and K, is closing next week. John and his burritos have been a long-time downtown DC institution. I, and a lot of his other loyal customers, are pretty bummed by this. The last day is next friday (5/19). The owner John and his wife have decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina.”
1331 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Grant for sending word and the sneak peek:
From Halal Guys’ Facebook event:
“****** BREAKING NEWS!!!! ******
The FIRST 100 people in line at our Grand Opening will receive a FREE PLATTER and the first 500 people will have the chance to win FREE exclusive swag! NOT ONLY THAT – there will be 5 EXTRA lucky guests that will win FREE HALAL GUYS FOR A MONTH!! (more…)
1140 19th Street, NW
Noodles and Company closed next door to GRK Fresh Greek back in December 2015. Updates as we get closer to an opening date for burgers.
1829 M Street, NW
Bombay Express is opening Monday in the former House of Kabob space on M Street between 18th and Connecticut. I briefly spoke with the owners who were super nice so I’m excited to see the menu. Their website should be set up in a month or so but I’ll update with the menu here if I (or a reader) stops by next week.
1920 L Street, NW
Abunai Poke has arrived:
Ed. Note: Poke Papa opened last week in Penn Quarter. Poki District should also be opening soon in Penn Quarter.
806 H Street, NW
That was fast! Took me a sec to remember this was the ZPizza…
Thanks to a reader for the update:
Hours for Poke Papa opening Tuesday later this week are 11am-9pm daily.
Peek inside after the jump. (more…)
