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SWEETGREEN WIRE— Sweetgreen has raised close to $8 million in new funding, according to this item from Washington Business Journal. The salad chain has been in rapid expansion mode lately. [WBJ]
THE CRITICS— Young & Hungry asks the owners of six restaurants what the inspiration was behind the name they chose. [WCP]
VIENNA— WAMU's ode to dive bars, "D.C. Dives", continues with an ode to Vienna Inn. [WAMU]
PENN QUARTER— It's time for Pennsylvania chefs to take over the kitchen on Monday's Industry Night at Graffiato. This time, James Beard Award nominee Brad Spence, will cook items from his Philadelphia trattoria, Amis, and Justin Severino will serve dishes from Pittsburgh-based Cure. Gina Chersevani from Buffalo & Bergen is mixing drinks. [EaterWire]
