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Are busboys and poets vegan?
Dine at Busboys and Poets this week and enjoy our special DC Veg Restaurant Week prix fixe menu. We are offering some of your favorite Vegan dishes, served together for one great price.
Who is the owner of busboys and poets?
Andy ShallalBusboys and Poets / OwnerAnas "Andy" Shallal is an Iraqi-American artist, activist, philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder/CEO of the Washington, D.C. area restaurant, bookstore and performance venue Busboys and Poets. He is also known for his opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Wikipedia
Does busboys and poets have WIFI?
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Why is it called busboys and poets?
Busboys and Poets is a cultural hub for artists, activists, writers, thinkers, and dreamers. Why the name? The name Busboys and Poets refers to American poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s, prior to gaining recognition as a poet.
How many busboys and poets are there?
With six, soon to be seven locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Busboys and Poets has become a home for progressives, artists, creatives and intellectuals, including such notables as Harry Belafonte, Danny Glover, Alice Walker, Angela Davis and the late Howard Zinn.
What busboy means?
Definition of busboy : a waiter's assistant specifically : one who removes dirty dishes and resets tables in a restaurant.
Where can I work outside in DC?
DC's 5 best places to work outdoorsLe Pain Quotidien. Georgetown. Listen to a fountain gurgle as you toil away in a secret garden setting on Le Pain Quotidien's back patio in Georgetown. ... Canal Park. SE DC. ... Pleasant Pops. Adams Morgan. ... Big Bear Café Bloomingdale. ... Qualia Coffee. Petworth.
Where did busboys and poets start?
This is where it all began, on 14th & V streets NW, in 2005. Our founder Andy Shallal was active in the addition of the name “Langston Hughes Way” on V street between 13th and 14th streets to pay homage to the poet Hughes, where the inspiration for the name Busboys and Poets comes from.
Benedicts
choice of: French fries, sweet potato fries, fruit, side house salad, side caesar salad, home fries, plain grits, cheddar jalapeno grits +2, cup of soup (+2) Substitute egg white scramble +2
Specialties
ground beef, onions, home fries, tomato, cumin, paprika, cilantro, organic free-range sunny side up eggs, served in a mini skillet with toast (dine-in only)
Hot Paninis
roasted red peppers, avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, vegan pesto, multigrain bread
Sandwiches
cage-free, veg-fed halal chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, harissa aioli, brioche bun
Burgers
brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.
Soups
cup of cage-free, veg-fed Halal chicken, carrots, celery, barley, onions, cilantro, parsley. Bowl +2
Appetizers (Off-Site Events)
Each catering platter serves 15 people. Delivery and carry out available. Order catering online
Sandwiches & Sliders (Off-Site Events)
choice of turkey, avocado, tempeh, chicken salad, tuna salad, grilled chicken (served with a platter of our house salad or house-made kettle chips)
Entrees & Sides (Off-Site Events)
Buffet option available for an additional $10 per person 15 person order minimum
Starters
Blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapenos, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo. Add beef chili $3.00 or diced grilled chicken $3.00
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
Burgers
All burgers are served on a brioche bun and come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
Pizza
All pizzas served with mozzarella cheese. All pizzas can be made gluten-free with the exception of the vegan pizza. Your choice of sauce: Marinara, basil pesto, garlic and olive oil, sun dried tomato. Your choice of crust: Traditional, wheat, gluten free
Hot Paninis
All paninis come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side hosue salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
Coffee, Tea & More
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