Cava Grill launched in 2011 and has expanded to eight locations in the DC metro area.
Cava Grill is eyeing expansion in Southern California.
Partners (from left) Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Moshovitis and Ted Xenohristos are building Cava Grills for about half the cost of a new full-service equivalent.
“With the lower price tag and a casual atmosphere, people come
in to enjoy themselves more,” Trove partner Rachel Yang says.
Trove guests who opt for Korean BBQ can cook their own or order prepared meats.
A cozy bar is but one component in the festive atmosphere at Trove.
Uma Temakeria co-founder Chris Jaeckle saw a gap in the market for good sushi at a low price point.
The specialty of the house is temaki, or cone-shaped hand-roll sushi, made to order with ethically sourced ingredients.
Temaki rolls average $6, and sides go for about $3.50.
