Countries represented include the US (California), Argentina, Italy, France and Spain. Not surprisingly, Pound’s menu has expanded to match the wines: Dinner options encompass Moroccan lentil soup, apple/endive salad, ahi tuna, Divers scallops, braised brisket, eggplant ratatouille, coq au vin dumplings, farmhouse Italian pasta. Pound is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; call 202621-6765 or visit www.poundcoffee.com.
More spirits and sushi
Speaking of spirits: Young Chow, 312 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, again has as a full bar When the veteran Chinese eatery changed hands last year and morphed into a more upscale pan-Asian restaurant with a very good sushi bar, its liquor license had expired and management had to reapply. Open daily; call 202-544-3030. And Old Siam, 406 Eighth St. SE, also has a sushi bar all day Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call 202-544-7426.
More burgers
Waterfront Station Z-Burger opened a couple of months ago at 1101 Fourth St SW, next to Station 4. Served in bright, futuristic surroundings with lots of red and yellow tiles, Z-fare specializes in burgers including veggie and turkey for the more health conscious. You can also get onion rings and other sides, plus a zillion kinds of milkshakes with such far-out flavors as cookie dough, birthday cake, Irish creme, peanut butter and jelly. Veggie and turkey burgers are tasty (we haven’t tried the beef yet); so was the accompanying guacamole and “Z-Sauce.” Caveat: Take lots of patience and a loud voice; acoustics are not good. A spinoff of the parent eatery at 4321 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Z-Burger is open daily; call 202-599-0400.
Plan ahead
Coming to The Yards in the Capitol Riverfront: The Altamarea Restaurant Group of New York and Forest City (Washington) have announced that Osteria Morini, a 4,250 square foot restaurant, will open in the northeast corner of the Lumber Shed. Don’t grab your BlackBerry and make reservations yet; Osteria is not opening until summer of 2013. Featuring the rustic cuisine of northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Osteria Morini will showcase Chef Michael White’s pasta dishes, grilled meats, fish and regional specialties. Osteria will be open for lunch and dinner. Diners will enjoy expansive river and park views from inside and outdoor seating.
Now open
Nearby at the Foundry Lofts, Potbelly Sandwich Shop arrived last month to music and fanfare. The latest restaurant addition to the Capitol Riverfront, Potbelly, is located at 301 Tingey St. SE. Besides sandwiches, Potbelly serves smoothies, and milkshakes. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 6 p.m., with possible extended hours during baseball season.
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The shad are running, and you can find this tasty harbinger of spring at Eastern Market’s Southern Maryland Seafood. Shad fillets are $9.95 a pound; the delicious roe is $29.95. This might seem steep, but the roe is very rich and a “pair” of roe is plenty for one person. Preparation is simple: Just run it under the broiler for a few minutes with a dab of butter, a squirt of lemon juice and perhaps a few anchovies. H
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