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Earlier in the week we learned that RIS would be opening a stall in mid-November and it:

“will feature a larder of staples for any chef or home cook: stocks, sauces, soups, prepared foods and baked goods, along with daily offerings of “Ris Bowls” – hot stews, creative salads and nutritious children’s foods.”

The Washington Post also reports that and a new seafood market and cafe called the District Fishwife will be opening in November:

“the District Fishwife, a 440-square-foot seafood market and cafe that will deal in sustainable fish. Lewis is expected to sell locally sourced products — rockfish, blue crabs, oysters — while working with distributors and wholesalers to find sustainably caught tuna, wild salmon and sustainably farmed barramundi. She also wants to push small, oily fish.”

And on top of that a liquor license application was recently posted for a new restaurant:

“A chef driven,, farm to table, full service restaurant serving local, fresh and seasonal inspired food. Total Occupancy Load #199, number of Seats #120, Summer Garden seating- joint use in common area. Including Entertainment Endorsement, Live and Recorded music and jazz.”



Leslie 12 © Joshua Yospyn 2010

Worn Magazine is DC based print magazine about DC’s fashion, art and style.  From Worn Magazine’s mission statement:

Worn Magazine is a DC born publication intended to bring greater awareness of DC fashion and art to the District and the nation.  It is our mission to advocate the importance of style and art in the community by producing a printed hardcopy magazine that encourages readers to use both as a means of creativity and self-expression.  We believe these mediums have the ability to showcase what people have in common, rather than what divides them.  By partnering with local artists and promoting local businesses, we strive to make DC a more style- and art-conscious city with a wider acceptance of various forms of personal creativity.

The photo above, from DC photographer Josh Yospyn, was taken at the Union Market in NE DC.


[Ed. Note:  Winner Announced Friday, Feb. 22]

“Two submissions for your contest:

(1) A picture of A. Litteri’s entrance, representing my favorite spot this week – the D.C. Farmers’ Market off of Florida Ave in NE. Last weekend was my first trip to the market and after picking up Italian groceries, vegetables from Sam Wang’s, and a trip to one of the butchers, I was all set for a Sunday dinner for friends. I only found one fresh fish vendor but will continue the search!

(2) A poor adaptation of a good Wilco song. Give my apologies to Tweedy when you see him at show.”

Check out the adaptation of the Wilco song after the jump. (more…)