Call Your Mother Deli - West End

At Long Last, Call Your Mother Deli Is Coming to Arlington | Eater DC

"A D.C.-born hitmaker of wood-fired bagels, the brand plans to hook Amazon HQ2 workers by settling into a stall at National Landing’s all-outdoor food hall this winter. Co-owners Andrew Dana and James Beard-nominated chef Daniela Moreira, the carb-loving couple who also run local sensation Timber Pizza, brought the award-winning bagel brand across the Potomac last year with a mobile setup in McLean; Old Town and Vienna digs followed in 2024, opening with the first house coffee drip called JoJo’s. Dana has nostalgic ties to the new neighborhood, recalling that back in 2014, when the operation was just a pup, he sold pies every Tuesday at the Crystal City farmers market — “The area has grown leaps and bounds since then,” he tells Eater. The kiosk will take over the spot formerly occupied by short-lived Cracked Eggery; the small size and layout are very different from other locations, and as Dana says, “We’re excited to try something new-ish and we’re just super happy to be a part of this new wave of concepts.” Customers can expect familiar favorites like bacon (or pastrami) egg and cheese sandwiches along with creative schmears like candied salmon cream cheese. The six-year-old flagship in Park View joins 10 other pink-and-teal stores (and farmers market stands) across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, plus four in Denver, Colorado. A four-year-old home in Georgetown famously got a visit from President Joe Biden in 2021 and this year made headlines for resident backlash over trash and crowds — causing the corner location in a former floral shop to almost close; city zoning officials ended up siding in the brand’s favor." - Tierney Plumb