samthehaggis

samthehaggis t1_j0rsmjc wrote

I'm loving this thread for new spots to explore! I'm surprised not to see Ambar mentioned, as it's so delicious and a great intro to Balkan cuisine. The vibe is great and the small plates mean you can experiment and try a variety of new things. There are locations in Clarendon and Barracks Row, but I think there's a new branch coming to Shaw very soon.

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samthehaggis t1_isqz2tw wrote

I'll definitely try their coffee (there's a store opening near my office), but I'll admit I'm skeptical about their model. That whole "we started as a little coffee cart in Williamsburg" bit hides the huge influx of venture capital to the company and its founding by tech guys... Your local coffee shop this is not: It’s Not Just You — Blank Street Coffee Is Suddenly Inescapable https://nyti.ms/3Rmd1SO

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