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We had been trying for a baby for about a year and had just started going down the route of fertility tests, IVF had been mentioned although we hadn’t quite got that far yet. The waiting and the wondering and the disbelief were over and this had really happened to me. I no longer had a special little sparkle inside me. Simply Say – supporting someone you knowĪll I could think of was that my sesame was gone.Deftly merging some serious breakfast-for-dinner vibes and plant-based-perfection, I was definitely impressed with how Little Sesame upended my expectations going in and expertly stuck the landing. The real star of the show however, was a sprinkle of everything bagel inspired spices, which made every spoonful pop with flavor and texture contrasts. The bowl was topped with a lovely grilled cauliflower, fragrant green onion, and a drizzle of tahini which complemented the hummus. After ordering I worried about how garlicky the spread would be and whether it would be an unwelcome companion for the rest of the evening, but this hummus steered clear of that potential pitfall with a subtle garlic flavor that did not overpower the flavor profile. A generous bed of hummus forms the base of the bowl, and it has a deliciously smooth and creamy texture. The resulting bowl is delightedly different than many of the other “bowl” places I have tried, as it’s beautifully prepared (while taste outranks beauty, I certainly appreciate the latter, especially in fast-casual situations). I was heartbroken that it was too cold to try their homemade dairy-free soft-serve (which comes in chocolate, vanilla, and swirl), but definitely made a mental note to stop by as soon at the first sign of spring arrives! For my bowl, I selected the #3 roasted cauliflower, and accompanying that, I ordered the field greens and radish salad and a hot mint tea.
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The helpful staff were able to point me in the right direction to what would be both gluten and dairy-free.īecause I was visiting after work to grab dinner before catching a performance at the Kennedy Center, I ordered multiple dishes so as to sample around the menu. Of those, there are six options to choose from, many being completely vegan, and only one contains gluten: the winter greens bowl. Unfortunately, Little Sesame doesn’t have a gluten-free option on hand (I definitely recommend these gluten- and dairy-free pitas if they are looking for suggestions), so gluten-free diners should stick with the hummus bowls and request crudite instead of pita. The two main entree categories on hand are the hummus bowls and pita sandwiches. With a fun and inviting space and focus on real, artfully prepared ingredients, the restaurant is a refreshing break from the mold of my usual go-to bowl places around the city.Įnticed by rave reviews and an intriguing menu, I was excited to see how Little Sesame would measure up compared to some particularly impressive experiences I’ve had lately. Located in the bustling Golden Triangle neighborhood (in the former home of Veloce, may it rest in peace), Little Sesame brings a decidedly different take on the current fast-casual bowl craze. If you are a hummus-lover, this review is especially for you, because DC’s Little Sesame elevates the middle eastern spread from a grocery-aisle staple to the star of the show.