There’s a new timeline out for the planned overhaul of House food service options, with many of the transitions from existing brands to their replacements happening in the coming weeks, according to a schedule released Monday by the House Chief Administrative Officer.
Up first, coffee options: The Longworth Dunkin’ will close July 24, with a temporary Starbucks kiosk opening Aug. 11 and a full-service Starbucks store opening Oct. 6. The Common Grounds in the basement of Cannon will close Aug. 8 and reopen Aug. 11. Rayburn’s Common Grounds pop-up location will close July 24 and reopen as Java House on Aug. 11.
“Rest assured that there will be food options and eateries open throughout this process,” the CAO announcement reads.
The Rayburn cafeteria will close July 24 and open back up on Aug. 1. Other Rayburn options, including Steak ’n Shake, Common Grounds and Subway will also close July 24, with CHA Street Food reopening by Aug. 11. PX Tacos, which is coming to the Common Grounds pop-up space, is scheduled to open Aug. 26, with Jimmy John’s following on Sept. 2.
The Au Bon Pain, the last operating Washington location of the chain, will close on July 24 and will be replaced by a Panera on Nov. 3.
Longworth denizens looking for more than coffee will be able to use the cafeteria until Aug. 8; it return Sept. 2. Smoothie seekers can get a Jamba until July 24; Freshens will open to replace it on Aug. 13.
“These schedules are subject to change depending on construction and the Floor schedule,” the CAO warned. “We will keep you updated if there are any major modifications to this schedule.”
