A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Rarebit and Rye Last Updated: June 2023 Overview: Fight Club is one of a handful of sandwich spots that emerged from the Covid-era restaurant pivots. In this case it was the talented team at Beuchert’s that started doing it as a take-out option out of the restaurant. When things settled down, they took over […]
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Image: Reubenesque beauty. Last Updated: May 2023 Current Status: They closed the first week of May 2023 on short notice. Overview: Tigerella occupies two spaces divided by a walkway in the Western Market food hall. In one space is a shop offering pastries and pre-made meals (breakfast sandwiches, salads) and really good coffee [Note: currently […]
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Image: It may not look pretty, but it sure looks good! Last Updated: August 2022 Current Status: Currently doing a take-out window with service from the sidewalk, though you can sit on Ozio’s patio. Note: they are closed Mondays. Overview: This tiny shop makes Philadelphia-style hoagies, cheesesteaks, and other lunch items with an extraordinary level […]
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Image: Simply Good Banh Mi Last Updated: March 2022 Current Status: Take-out and Delivery only. Must order online. Overview: The menu here includes the namesake sandwiches, pho, and bowls of rice, salad, or noodles. They have vegan, gluten free, and halal options. You must order ahead of time. They have no way to process payments […]
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Image: Nichelle (marinated eggplant, mozzarella, pesto, tomato cream, arugula). Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: Open for take-out Tuesday – Friday: 7:30 – 2:30; Saturday – Sunday: 8:30 – 3:30. They have a few seats outside. Overview: The artist in residence in this studio is Chef Danielle Harris (aka Chef DMH). The little store front […]
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Image: Porco+ Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status: They have some sit-down space for dining in. Take-out and delivery also available. Open 10:00 to 5:00 Monday through Saturday. Overview: Not so much a pop-up as a sub-menu in the Georgetown Gourmet deli, Porchetta District serves sandwiches using the famous Italian rolled-pork. They have a few […]
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Image: Breakfast Sandwich Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status: Ivy City is open 7 Days a Week from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. The downtown location in the Eaton Hotel is 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. The Chinatown location closed in early October 2022, but they claim they are looking for a new location. Seating […]
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Image: G Man in hand. Last Updated: September 2021 Current Status: Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-2pm. Overview: There is near unanimity about Mangialardo’s. It is a D.C. institution. The sandwich to get is the “G Man” that is a classic Italian sub. The other subs to get are whatever you want because they will all probably make […]
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