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I stopped into G Sandwich today to pick up lunch. This is the new sandwich shop by day/tasting menu by night/gravy menu on Sunday nights place that Mike Isabella has just opened next door to his Greek restaurant Kapnos. I arrived shortly after they opened at 11:00 and was among the first to order. I waited maybe 10 minutes for my order to be ready. In that time I determined that I was quite glad that I was ordering take-out and not planning to eat in the restaurant. The music was deafening -- I can't imagine trying to carry on a conversation. It took me 15 minutes to walk home and the food did not seem to have suffered at all in the interim. We both loved our sandwiches. He had the Cubano Panino (pork collar, swiss, pickles, prosciutto cotto, yellow mustard); I had the Spring Lamb (tzatziki, romaine, pickled onion, dill). The lamb sandwich was served gyro-style, but the amount of the filling was such that it would have been extremely messy to eat that way, so I used a knife and fork. All of the roasted meats used at G are cooked at Kapnos, and it showed. That lamb was so succulent! It may have been a bit fattier than I would prefer, but wow, that fat was tasty! The other ingredients provided nice complimentary flavors and the dill really stood out, but in a good way. My husband loved his Cubano and that's saying something since he is a bit of a Cuban sandwich snob, having spent a lot of time in Miami. I'm not saying that this is an authentic Cuban sandwich, just that someone who's pretty picky about that genre endorsed it. In addition to the 12 different kinds of sandwiches they make, G also offers 8 marinated vegetable sides, 4 salads, 2 soups, sweets, house-made sodas and iced teas and a small list of alcoholic beverages, including 4 beers, 2 wines and 2 cocktails. We've been eating a lot of carry-out foods in the past 10 days, as we moved and are still living in chaos. During this time we have also had sandwiches from SundeVich and Taylor Gourmet. I have to say that after this one experience, I'd rank G above both of these: way above Taylor and somewhat above SundeVich. It may not be fair to compare after just one visit, but when I'm looking for my next sandwich, I'm going to G. -
Noticed this place on Connecticut just south of Dupont Circle.... Rogue States It looked close to being open. Will be interesting to see how it competes with the other nearby burger places.... one notable.... open until 5am!?! -
I've been sitting on this story for awhile, but now that Prince of Petworth has been on the scent (you have to give them credit - they are really on the ball!), here's the official story: As many of you know, Edan Macquaid (our own "pizza man") made his name working as pizzaiolo at 2 Amys for many years. Then, in early, 2008, this buzzy story fixated all eyes on downtown Falls Church, and for a brief, glorious moment in time, Pizzeria Orso became THE pizza destination in the Washington, DC area (all the while, with Enzo Algarme at Pupatella steadily climbing the ladder which he continues to ascend to this very day). The glory days at Orso didn't last long, however, as much of the kitchen staff was dismissed, and the concept simplified (it's still very good, by the way). At that point, Edan - from my viewpoint - became somewhat adrift, not willing to settle for anything less than his talents deserved (Edan, I know the feeling, brother, and I'm drifting right out there with you). He consulted, and continues to consult, for Local 16. One look at the Aden can pretty much tell you what Edan (a pun?) was able to do there. I went a couple of months ago, on a quiet Sunday evening when Edan wasn't working, and got that very same Aden which had magnificent crust, even though I could tell the master had not been manning the oven on that evening. Aman Ayoubi, an equity owner of Local 16, has had the lease on 1832 14th. Street for awhile now. As wise owners often do, he prefers to stay in the background (are you paying attention, Dan Snyder?), and is letting Edan Macquaid be the public workhorse behind the new, downscale pizzeria opening up in that space. The restaurant does not yet have a name, but it will not be Local 14. This will be a casual, dive kind of place with a wood-fired oven. The bottom floor will have a carpet store; the top two will have a dining room, possibly a balcony over 14th, and an open kitchen, bar, and small rooftop on the third floor. Food wise, the menu is forming as 4-5 pizze, and a small menu of constantly changing items. They are hoping to have the oven built on site (3rd floor) by Napolitan builders, and are also discussing the possibility of a wood grill. There will be no gas appliances or lines running into the building. In Edan's own words, "All fire, baby!" Edan will be in the kitchen during most (if not all) operating hours. It's looking like 55-70 seats, probably on the lower end of that range. And they'll be doing it on the cheap, so the draw here won't be the interior design; it will be the pizzas themselves. This restaurant will be all about the pizza, and this is exactly the characteristic that could vault this restaurant into national recognition which is exactly what Edan Macquaid's talents deserve to have. Congratulations to everyone, and good luck to Mr. Ayoubi and the whole team involved in the development of this exciting concept. And hopefully, one day, it will be goodbye forever, jumbo slice! Cheers, Rocks PS - Please consider the value of advertising on donrockwell.com's Jobs and Employment forum. No, you won't get the flood of resumes that you'll get on Craigslist, but you'll save yourself $25, and you just never know who's going to be reading it. Remember that the membership of this website is 25-30% industry insiders, and all it takes is the right one to see it. -
Le Diplomate one of DC's top new restaurants of 2013, will soon be open for breakfast and lunch to complement our busy dinner and brunch services and as a result, we are looking to add several experienced SERVERS to our professional team. We are a very busy restaurant and take pride in delivering a memorable guest experience. If you embody an elevated level of service and want to take home a lot of money each shift, then LE DIPLOMATE is the place for you to shine!! Qualified candidates will have: - a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a high-end, high-volume restaurant - knowledge of elevated levels of service standards and customer etiquette - a passion for great food and wine served with care and consistency. He or she should naturally radiate warmth, and sincere hospitality. - a good food and European wine acumen and willingness to learn more ALL SHIFTS available -- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Brunch If you have interest in applying, please stop by the restaurant located at 1601 14th Street N.W. Wash DC 20009 (in Logan Circle) and fill out an application any weekday this week from 11am-2pm!
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You are longing for April in Paris but can't make it there? LE DIPLOMATE, a new French restaurant located at 1601 14th Street NW, is opening early April in Washington D.C.. Training started this week but we still have a full range of employment opportunities: - Hosts - Servers - Baristas - Bartenders - Runners - Bussers - Sous-chef - Butchers - Prep cooks - Pastry cooks You need to have a passion for food, love of wine and a sincere approach to hospitality! This is an exciting team to join. Please send your resume, cover letter or any questions to celia.laurent@starr-restaurant.com Latest Media Coverage on Le Diplomate: http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/bestbites/food-restaurant-news/get-a-sneak-peek-at-stephen-starrs-le-diplomate-pictures.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WashingtonianBlogs+%28Washingtonian+Blogs%29 -
Antonio Burrell has expressed interest in doing a vegetarian (!) dinner on 6/13 6/20. We haven't connected yet, but keep things open just in case!
