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1) Georgetown: Capriotti's, the Delaware-based sandwich shop beloved by Vice President Joe Biden, among others, has a new lease. The shop will open at 3347 M Street, according to an email blast from Miller Walker Retail Real Estate, the company that reps them. No opening date was given. [PRE-PLYWOOD]
2) Shaw: A fast-casual Chinese restaurant is headed to D.C. Young & Hungry reports Chao Ku will open at 1414 9th St. NW. It's from Broad Branch Market owner John Fielding and former Tabard Inn chef Paul Pelt. Expect it sometime next year, with dishes like dan dan noodles and a number of vegetarian options. [PRE-PLYWOOD]
3) Dupont Circle: Yafa Grill will open at 1205 19th St. NW, according to PoPville. They'll serve shawarma, falafel and the like. [PLYWOOD]
4) Shaw: Ethiopian restaurant Chercher plans to expand into the space upstairs, PoPville notes. They're at 1334 9th St. NW. [POST-PLYWOOD]
