Busboys and Poets

American restaurant · The Catholic University of America

"Community activism requires energy. Andy Shallal’s progressive hangout aims to fill that need with discounted food (50 percent off) — ranging from vegan “beef” sliders and sweet potato hash laced with kale to traditional mezze and shrimp cakes bolstered by Cajun cream sauce — weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m." - Warren Rojas

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