Beefsteak

Image: A big, good-for-you lunch. Last Updated: September 2023 Overview: Though it is down to one location, Beefsteak remains a great option for fast casual and healthy.  It is also not too far from the Lincoln Memorial end of the Mall if you are down that way and looking for food.  The concept was developed […]

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Immigrant Food

Image: Madam VP’s Heritage Bowl Last Updated: December 2022 Current Status: Immigrant Food is serving up its bowls of goodness for dine-in, take-out and delivery.  It is generally walk-in, but you can make brunch reservations.  Note that in addition to the shop on Pennsylvania Ave., they also have a location at Union Market.  They also […]

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Breadline Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Ham Sandwich, French style. Last Updated:  5/30/2020 Current Status:  According to the website they are closed for the foreseeable future, which sounds like forever. Before Times Review: Last Visited: June 2019 Breadline has been serving up lunch for years to legion of fans.  Located a few blocks from the White House, it has salads, […]

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The Greek Deli

Image: Serving platters almost as large as serving sizes. (photo from the Greek Deli) Last Updated: 6/4/2020 Current Status:  Kostas is back at it.  Take-out Monday-Friday – 11am-3pm. Before Times Review: Last Visited: November 2018 The line stretches out the door to get to the narrow counter where Kostas Fostieris has been serving customers for […]

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A. Litteri added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Deli Counter is in the back. Current Status: The Italian Deli, market and excellent wine shop is open.  If you are fed up with Whole Foods, they might have that Italian gourmet specialty item you are looking for.  You can order sandwiches and salads online HERE. Before Times Review: First Visited: July 2019 A. […]

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Shawarma District Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Bowl of goodness. Last Updated: 7/25/2021 Current Status: They are open for lunch. Tables set up outside. Open til 7:00, Monday through Saturday. Overview: A write-up by Laura Hayes in the Washington City Paper put this place on our radar.  For those who frequent Cava, the set-up will be familiar.  It will also make you […]

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