Pennsylvania Ave. between 18th and 17th St NW.
Thanks to a reader for sending. I think this is a former Corner Bakery right? Anyway this is right near the Renwick and the White House. Eatsa opened their first DC location on K Street last month:
“eatsa, an unprecedented, fully-automated faster food experience…Washingtonians can enjoy the brand’s signature, customizable, healthy and flavorful bowls — with quinoa at the core — at an unbeatable price point. (more…)
1706 I Street, NW (technically 888 17th St, NW)
Damn the Torpedoes, full speed ahead for fast casual at Farragut Square! I feel like folks didn’t appreciate that brilliant title last time : ) so this they’ll appreciate – free food!! I happened to pass by yesterday and was told the Farragut location on I Street (next door to the coming La Colombe coffee) soft opens Wednesday from 11:30-1:30pm and from 4-6pm. On Thursday they’ll be open from 11-3pm. Both days is free for the first 150 but you’ll need to RSVP here. Ed. Note: I’m not certain of the Old Town details but you can find out more and RSVP for that one here.
“Drop in for lunch or dinner on us before our official opening. All salads + drinks will be complimentary!
We’re still training our team members, so we ask you to help us keep it simple. We will not be offering build your own bowls or any substitutions/additions for our signature menu items. Thank for your understanding!
(you will be required to show your confirmation email at the door for entry)”
A little late to the game on this but one week left:
“Your holiday hoagie wish is about to come true! Now through December 23, all regular hoagies are just $6 at all DC, MD, and VA locations (Excludes National Airport location).”
You can see Taylor’s menu and locations here.
13th and E Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent word about the new Pret A Manger that opened in Penn Quarter earlier this week.
2300 Washington Pl, NE
Also thanks to a reader for sending:
“H&R Block getting built out at Rhode Island Row. Better than an empty space, I suppose.”
1627 K Street, NW
I’m officially intrigued about eatsa:
“All eatsa bowls start at $6.95 and come in a wide variety of globally-inspired, customizable options, such as the teriyaki Bento Bowl, with edamame, stir-fry quinoa and apple-cabbage slaw and the Burrito Bowl, with guacamole, asada portobello mushrooms and tortilla chips. eatsa also serves coffee, tea and small sides, including fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits.”
Check out all the Menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.
409 3rd Street, SW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“In old Quiznos space beside Golds Gym. Hopefully will be good. Still working on interior.”
Ed. Note: Rice Bar also has a location downtown at 1020 19th St, NW.
“Rice Bar has mastered the aesthetics of mixing. The experienced chefs excel in Bibimbap, which is truly the most popular food in Korean cuisine, reflecting the nature of Koreans, who like to blend and mix all things. Bibimbap is simply a bowl of white rice topped with a variety of cooked seasonal vegetables(Namul) together with cooked beef, beef tartare, or pan fried fish, and mixed with gochujang(fermented red pepper paste). The gochujang brings together the whole spectrum of tastes found in Bibimap.”
You can see their full menu here.
1809 E Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the update on the California Tortilla in the new GSA building:
“I just discovered they opened. I asked the staff, and they said they opened last Thursday.”
California Torilla joins Greenberry’s and Which Wich on the block.
2805 M Street, NW
Over maybe they won’t go tits up after all…
From an email:
“I’m writing to share that ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen just launched two new House Favorite Bowls, as well as its new Sweet Chili Sauce, at all DC and Maryland restaurants.
Inspired by traditional Thai sweet and sour sauce, the Sweet Chili Sauce is the perfect addition to ShopHouse’s favorite gluten-, wheat- and dairy-free bowls or as a dipping sauce for the Crispy Spring Rolls. Details on the brand-new House Favorites and Sweet Chili Sauce below. (more…)
1730 Connecticut Ave, NW
I hadn’t even realized they closed! My Way Gourmet Deli only opened back in June 2015. Updates when we learn who takes over the space. Can’t say I was a fan of the vinyl sign…
740 6th Street, NW
From a press release:
“On Rye, a modern sandwich shop with a creative and lighter twist on Jewish deli staples, will open on November 11 down the street from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood. Founder Ilyse Fishman Lerner draws from her heritage to refine and trim down counter-service favorites with inventive recipes and techniques, serving up these creations in a 2,550-square-foot, 60-seat space.
“We’re thrilled to open our permanent location, particularly given the great response we’ve had to our stand at Nationals Park,” said founder and first-time restaurant owner Ilyse Fishman Lerner. “Our goal is to change the perception of Jewish sandwiches and other deli items as ‘heavy, special occasion food’ to everyday fare that you can eat several times a week, while still maintaining a connection to the comfort and tradition of the cuisine.”
On Your Plate
On Rye’s menu focuses on traditional Jewish deli sandwiches and other classics that have been elevated with fresh ingredients and modern, more health-conscious cooking techniques to reduce salt content without sacrificing flavor. Of the ten sandwiches on the menu, half are vegetarian or can easily be made meat-free.
A riff on the classic “pastrami on rye” sandwich features a choice of Wagyu corned beef, Wagyu pastrami or roasted turkey breast– served with spicy mustard on marbled rye bread. Reubens abound (more…)