Immigrant Food
| Immigrant Food | |
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Interactive map of Immigrant Food | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | November 12, 2019 |
| Owners |
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| Head chef | Enrique Limardo |
| Food type | Fusion cuisine |
| Location | 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20006, United States |
| Website | immigrantfood.com |
Immigrant Food is a fast-casual restaurant located at 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It was founded by chef Enrique Limardo, Téa Ivanovic, Peter Schechter, and Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger, and opened on November 12, 2019. Located near the White House, the restaurant combines its food offerings with pro-immigrant activism.
Immigrant Food serves fusion cuisine from China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and other countries. Its menu is prepared by Limardo.
The restaurant engages in what they refer to as "gastroadvocacy", accepting donations and signing up volunteers, as well as working as a hub for non-profits to host events helping immigrants find jobs and learn English.