Washington, D.C. - August 01, 2007

The Sweet Life

Sweetgreen Opens

Filling the shoes of a beloved legacy is daunting (just ask Drew Carey).

Which is why no one has successfully gotten close to the Little Tavern space since it closed years ago.

Until now. A group of Georgetown grads is opening an ecofriendly salad-centric resto in the former hamburger joint’s tiny green-roofed building.

Appropriately named Sweetgreen, the spot will offer chef-crafted salads like the Bondi, with mesclun, grilled chicken, and wasabi peas; and the Curry Gold, with romaine, curried chicken, and mango dressing. They’ll also have mix-your-own options and plenty of healthy and organic ingredients.

And you can indulge in dessert guilt free with Sweetflow, a natural frozen yogurt that’s sweetened with fresh fruit (think lychee) and good-for-you toppings (try maple granola).

They aim to do mostly takeout, but there are a few to-be-coveted seats on the little side patio.

In other words, come on down.

Sweetgreen, 3333 M Street NW, at Bank Alley (202-337-9338 or eatsweetgreen.com).

  Alfresco, Brunch, Takeout