Cheap Eats; Sweetgreen's Test Kitchen

DUPONT CIRCLE— The Dupont Circle location of sweetgreen is getting downright experimental. The salad chain is making the location its test kitchen, where it will try out more unusual salad combinations before rolling them out to the general public, according to the Going Out Guide. [GoG]

FOOD MEDIA— Washingtonian's Cheap Eats issue is now online. They went a new route this year, singling out the best in burgers, pizza, comfort food, barbecue and bar food. [Washingtonian]

CAPITOL HILL— Charlie Palmer was in town for his Capitol Hill restaurant's anniversary, and Washington Business Journal caught up with the chef and restaurateur. He says he's been approached by CityCenter and The Wharf for potential new restaurants but hasn't bit yet. [WBJ]

ASHBURN— The latest location of Nando's Peri-Peri is slated to open at One Loudoun today. [EaterWire]