"Creme, the U Street institution that sought a second life on the trendy 14th Street corridor, is closing June 18 after a 20-year-run in the local hospitality scene. Owner Tegist Ayalew says in a statement sent to Eater. 'We have made great relationships, had amazing staff, worked with wonderful vendors, made great memories, and most importantly served outstanding guests,' owner Tegist Ayalew says. Ayalew’s original intent was to serve Ethiopian cuisine. Over the years that mission morphed into preparing comfort foods including fried chicken and waffles as well as Cajun-style Benedicts featuring shrimp and andouille sausage." - Warren Rojas
