More Sushi Burritos; Schlow to Do Italian in the Mosaic District

TREND WATCH— It isn't surprising, really. QSR Magazine considers D.C. the hotbed for fast-casual growth. [QSR]

NOMA— Poke public advocate Jessica Sidman has willed her dream into reality. The District Fishwife will soon offer poke (and sashimi) rice bowls. [WCP]

DUPONT— More sushi burritos? Buredo is in talks for a Dupont location. [Borderstan]

MERRIFIELD— Michael Schlow definitely seems poised to open an Italian place in Mosaic, called Alta Strada. Jinya Ramen also is opening up a spot there, according to the Washington Business Journal. [WBJ]