Unlike Albi, Korean restaurant Anju had to dramatically pivot.
“Covid caused us to reevaluate every facet of our operations,” Chef Danny Lee told us. “We had to adjust from not offering any takeout, to only offering takeout, and now doing both. We’ve had to learn to be very flexible with staff schedules and availability and adjust our capacity at the same time.”
When it comes to more lowbrow restaurants, Lee recommends my favorite Adams Morgan takeout spot.
“Eastern Carry Out, located on the southern end of Adams Morgan. They make the best wings in the city. I take every out-of-town chef who visits D.C. there and they are always amazed.”