new menu item: the earth bowl

November 8, 2012

Craving a heartier lunch or dinner option this month? Warm grains are making a comeback at sweetgreen, just in time for the cold weather. Introducing the brand new earth bowl:

Our warm grains are tossed with arugula, roasted chicken, white cheddar, grape tomatoes, raw corn and spicy broccoli. Pesto vinaigrette brings this hearty dish together; a perfect stick-to-your-ribs meal to get you through the chilly days ahead.

just in: krispy kale, butternut squash soup & warm grains

November 1, 2012

Cozy up to sweetgreen’s three newest menu items this fall! Introducing our butternut squash soup, warm grains and the return of krispy kale.

Krispy kale is making a strong comeback this season – this time, from Richardson Farms in Maryland.

Our creamy butternut squash soup is made with fresh sage in house each morning. Vegetarians and vegans welcome!

The warm grains will be used in our brand new grain bowl (coming very soon). They are a hearty mixture of organic quinoa and farro, combined with shredded kale, salt and olive oil.

Pair one of these new menu items with your salad or froyo at any of our locations all season long.

free salad with your sweetlife festival wristband

April 28, 2011

Don’t forget to save your Sweetlife Festival wristbands.  Not only will the brightly colored bands look great on your festival-tanned wrists, they will get you a free salad! So save your wristband because on Tuesday, May 3rd you can bring it in to enjoy a free salad on us (up to $11 value). 

Hold on to your Sweetlife wristband and enjoy future deals during our sweetlife summer.

sweetgreen upenn grand opening today

April 12, 2011

The associates at sweetgreen UPenn are waiting for you.  We open today at 11am at our new home on  3925 Walnut Street in Philadelphia.  Stop by and say hello!

sweetgreen upenn opening soon

April 7, 2011

Only a few days left until we officially open our doors for the second time in Philadelphia.  Sweetgreen UPenn at 3925 Walnut Street will be ready to shower University of Pennsylvania  salads, wraps and sweetflow next Tuesday, April 12 at 11am.  The store has come a long way since our last update.  Come see for yourself next week…

sweetpeople: jourdan davis of sweetgreen georgetown

April 4, 2011

Meet Jourdan A. Davis – General Manager of sweetgreen Georgetown

Where are you from?

I‘m a native Washingtonian. Although, I believe in my former life I was a cobbler’s son on Seville Row (Central London.)

How long have you worked at sweetgreen?

A few menu changes, new store openings & promotions, so I’d say it’s been a year and about a month.

Do you have any secret talents?

I doubt it’s a secret, but I can cook- really well.

What are you passionate about?

All things food-related.  Oh, and shoes! So in essence, I’m passionate about “Sole Food.”

What is your favorite word?

Dad- it’s that simple!

If you could trade places with someone, living or dead, for a week- who would it be?

Either Steve Stout (Translation LLC), Dame Dash (DD172) or THE Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

What makes your store unique?

Aside from being the first, it’s also the smallest.  The staff here is stellar!  They’re some of the most driven associates I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.

If your store had its own reality show, what would you call it?

“The Hoya Hideout”

What do you do when not orchestrating the sweetgreen symphony?

Aside fromt hunting down the latest Nike Quick Strike, I can be found at local farmer’s markets, a multitude of grocery stores, mom and pop’s, or a kitchen near you.

What are things that you dig?

I dig live music (favorite local band is Black Alley).  I spend a lot of time with my friends from undergrad; we’re almost always together.  If I said I dug shoes, would that be redundant?  I DIG FLY KICKS! Oh and Vita Coco Peach and Mango Coconut Water.  This isn’t a plug.

sweetpeople: doug abedje of sweetgreen bethesda

March 30, 2011

Doug Abedje – General Manager of sweetgreen Bethesda

Where are you from?

Philadelphia, PA

How did you end up at sweetgreen?

I ate at Dupont and saw an opening for a GM position online.  Then on the day of my interview, I found out that my cousin is sweetgreen’s accountant.  It was very funny.

What is one thing your guests do not know about you?

Doug is my nickname. My first full name is Dagmawi (pronounced dah-gi-mawi).  My friends and family call me Dougie, Mawi and, yes, Doug. My mom calls me Dah-g-me-yay (It’s an Ethiopian thing).

If you could trade places with someone, living or dead, for a week- who would it be?

Emperor Haile Selaisse or Socrates.

If you could eat one salad for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Caesar Reggiano with sriracha, corn, and bacon!

What is one ingredient you would add to the menu?

Where’s the beef?

What is the craziest customer order you have ever received?

A burrito with quinoa, chicken, bacon, shrimp, goat cheese, and gorgonzola in a wrap.  Then, it was pressed on the wrap warmer and smothered on caesar dressing.

If you could manage a sweetgreen anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Malibu or Hong Kong.  Maybe 6 months each?

What artist is most played on your playlist?

Miguel, Ne-yo, Jay-Z.

What is your personal motto?

A good manager is good at 1 or 2 things. A great manager is good at everything.

photo of the day: it’s spring!

March 22, 2011

Changing the signs in front of sweetgreen Logan Circle means spring really has arrived!

sweetpeople: lisa rhoads of sweetgreen dupont circle

March 21, 2011

Lisa Rhoads- General Manager of sweetgreen Dupont Circle

Where are you from?
I was born in Fort Knox, KY….but I grew up in Canton, OH

How long have you worked at sweetgreen?
I just got my green chucks on March 15th (one year)

What are you passionate about?
People. Always.

If you could trade places with someone, living or dead, for a week who would it be?
John Lennon. First week of December; 1980

What is your favorite word?
Adventure. Or perspective

What makes your store unique?
We are SFM’s “home base”

What do you like to do when not orchestrating the sweetgreen symphony?
I love to watch movies/ TV with my boyfriend and my cat. It’s perfect.

What are things you dig?
Walks, lite concord grape juice, journaling, bouldering, puzzles (of any kind), and Thich Nhat Hanh

What’s a fun fact about sweetgreen you didn’t know until you started working here?
They have awesome gatherings (openings, employee parties, etc)!

What artist is most played on your playlist?
Fiona Apple

What’s your personal motto?
Keep it simple.

Would you rather always get first dibs or the last laugh?
Last Laugh

Would you rather be hairy all over or completely bald?

Completely Bald

Would you rather end hunger or hatred?

I feed pressure to say hunger… but hatred for sure.

work outside the cube

February 24, 2011

Think you’d like to work on this couch? We are currently looking for an Accounting Assistant to crunch numbers while crunching on a guacamole greens.  If you are interested in being our new bookkeeping wizard and have a passion for sweetgreen, we’d love to meet you!

BTW this is just our “other desk”.  We switch it up with a real desk, too.