Busboys & Poets

• Anas "Andy" Shallal
  Owner Shallal moved to the United States with his family in 1966. In September 2005, Andy opened Busboys and Poets at 14th and V, in the historic U Street neighborhood. Shallal painted the civil rights movement-themed mural at Busboys and Poets, called Peace in Struggle Wall. He refuses to sign the civil rights mural at Busboys, saying this would be a "final gesture" that would preclude him from making revisions later.
• Ericka Byrd-Thompson
  Ericka Byrd-Thompson is a native Washingtonian who enjoys gardening, live music and rummaging through thrift stores and flea markets for treasures. Ericka has worked in various capacities at Busboys and Poets @ Langston Lofts since its opening in 2005. Her favorite Busboys Dish is the crabcake sandwich with fries and a Big Daddy! She is also an avid book lover. One of her favorite fiction titles is Ressurrecting Mingus by Jenoyne Adams.
  Best Busboys and Poets Memory : One year anniversary Celebration - there was a day long schedule of events: musicians performing, poets reciting, friends sharing, balloons, flowers, music, stage , It was fabulous!
• Hicham Baamrani
  Hicham truly enjoys the excitement of the food service industry. For him, hospitality is a hobby. Hicham came from Africa to pursue a career in culinary arts in 1989 and has been doing it ever since.
  Favorite Busboys Dish: Hicham has been instrumental in the creation of the Busboys menu. He loves all dishes equally - just like he loves both of his children.
• Pamela Pinnock
  I came to work at Busboys and Poets in June 2005. I love working here because of the mission of the organization and the diverse clientele. Favorite poem is Yet Do I Marvel by Countee Cullen.
  Favorite item on the menu: The bread pudding!

Busboys @ 14th & V

• Ken Hatter
  Born in Waxahachie, Texas, Ken studied Discrete Mathematics at the University of Texas. He has one dog, a catahoula leopard, loves the color orange and puma sneakers. Ken?s favorite book is le grand meaulnes (the wanderer) - and favorite poem is Theme for English B by Langston Hughes.
  Favorite Busboys Meal: Harira soup in a mashed potato well, topped with spinach.
• Timothy Relph
  If you were an animal: Bear
  Three celebrities you would invite to dinner: Bob Marley, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder
  Best Busboys and Poets memory: 2008 Election (of President Barack Obama)
  
• Rozh Mutabchi
  Favorite DC landmark: Georgetown
  Favorite movie: Gladiator
  Best Busboys and Poets memory: Snowstorm 2009
  
  

 

Busboys @ Shirlington Village

• Dan Lockhart
  Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dan moved to DC in 2005. He joined the Busboys team in June 2008 with over 10 years experience in the hospitality industry. Dan has served in all facets of hotel service including Banquet Manager, Food & Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager and Catering Sales Manager.
  Favorite Busboys Meal: Two - The Catfish and Grilled Chicken Panini
• Cory Harris
  Favorite book: Things Fall Apart
  Favorite dance move: The Prep
  Where do you draw inspiration from: Ancient Civilizations
  

Faris Albakheet
Favorite Movie: Chicago
Favorite Vacation Spot: Paris

 

Busboys @ 5th & K

• Robert Ventura
  Favorite DC Landmark: Hains Point
  If You Were An Animal What Animal Would You Be: Lion
  Dream Vacation Spot: Barcelona, Spain
  
• Che McKissic
  Favorite Book : 48 Laws of Power
  Last song you listened to "The Girl from Ipanema" by Astrud Gilberto
  Favorite Word in the English Language : Esquire