Little Sesame
Mediterranean restaurant · Downtown ·
Hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, and Mediterranean fare
Hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, and Mediterranean fare
"A Middle Eastern rotisserie chicken pop-up in Washington, D.C. that extended an existing fast-casual concept; the operators deliberately partnered with an industry friend to align expectations, share downside risks from scheduling or city disruptions, and avoid the pitfalls of working with landlords or hosts who prioritize maximum revenue over operational realities." - ByMahira Rivers
"Was given a 'Good Neighbor Award' in the company/organization category, recognized for community service efforts." - Gabe Hiatt
"The retail hummus operation for the fast-casual restaurant Little Sesame just got a major boost: the company, which makes blitzed chickpeas the focal point of its bowls and pitas and touts itself as eco-friendly, began selling three flavors of packaged hummus at Whole Foods with a deal to enter 13 Mid-Atlantic locations. Having introduced its retail hummus in May at farmers’ markets and boutique Foxtrot Market, Little Sesame is offering cups and pints of a “smooth classic” as well as 8-ounce packages of a caramelized onion flavor and a jammy tomato—both of which come with the toppings on the bottom, like yogurt with a hidden layer of fruit—and it sources all of its beans from a regenerative farm in Montana." - Gabe Hiatt
"The fast-casual hummus and pita shop Little Sesame is launching a months-long pop-up on the outskirts of D.C. with a winter residency at Chevy Chase’s Sugar Fox from January 6 through March 14, offering takeout and in-house delivery Wednesdays–Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pop-up emphasizes family-style, shawarma-spiced spit-roasted rotisserie chickens (available whole or half) and spiced, marinated cauliflower; the poultry is raised humanely without hormones or antibiotics. Limited quantities of the shop’s classic hummus bowls will be available off-menu, and family-style chicken or cauliflower meals for two to four cost $20–$48, with sides like maple roasted carrots and rotisserie potatoes with drippings at $5 each. Meals come with sauce choices such as harissa barbecue and labneh ranch, and other options include a family-style veggie fattoush salad, retail pints of hummus, marinated peppers, five-packs of pitas, plus a selection of natural wine, canned beers, and Middle Eastern–inspired sweets made with Sugar Fox’s bakers." - Tierney Plumb
"A collaboration in which Little Sesame partners with Dreaming Out Loud and World Central Kitchen to supply meals for neighbors in need; donors can sponsor meals by buying Little Sesame gift cards (every $10 sponsors one meal)." - Tierney Plumb
