Emerging Indian Restaurant Adds New Signage in Logan Circle

Developments

Popville has pictures of the funky family photo forthcoming Indian restaurant Pappe has placed in the window of its location at 1317 14th Street NW. The restaurant’s website says it is currently hiring “for all kitchen and management positions.”

Booze news

Months after debuting in D.C., global sushi chain Nobu is making good on its promise to roll out happy hour. The new weekday deals — good from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the bar — include select $6 beers, $8 wine and sake, and $10 cocktails. Discounted snacks ($10 each) range from short rib tacos to salmon poke.

Coming attractions

Arlnow reports that Alt’s, a vegetarian eatery that’s been in the works for nearly three years, is now saying it plans to open this week. The neighborhood grill focuses on meat-free burgers; it’s projected to serve lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday.

Caffeine nation

Nation’s Restaurant News reports that Starbucks is offering half-off deals on espresso, frappuccino, and iced tea drinks from 3 p.m to close on Thursday, March 29 — but only to customers who have downloaded the Starbucks mobile app.

• D.C. Diners Wonder if the Wait for Nobu Was Worth It [EDC]
• D.C.’s Debut Nobu Touts Classic Dishes, Promises More to Come [EDC]