Summer may be coming to a close, but lobster rolls are still on the menu.

Merzi, a fast-casual Indian restaurant, officially opens today at 415 7th Street NW in Penn Quarter — to celebrate, the restaurant will be offering free meals to those who come by between 11 a.m. and noon this morning. Self-defined by founder/owner Qaiser (Kaz) Kazmi as the “Chipotle of Indian food,” the restaurant serves a customizable plate of Indian food that will easily appeal to even the novice Indian food eater.

Photo of fries and sliders at Matchbox by alykat Dish of the Week: French fries Who doesn’t love a good french fry? While there are countless restaurants that relegate the production of fries to Sysco, leaving them as a throwaway that accompanies every burger or sandwich, others expend tremendous effort to make this comfort food all the more comforting. Maoz (1817 M Street NW) ranks high for their double-fried fries. Double frying ensures they’re…