Need we say more? We were just forwarded an email from an intrepid downtown employee who reports that due to a computer malfunction, the Potbelly Sandwich Works at 14th Street NW and New York Ave. is unable to charge their customers anything. Yes, word on the street is that until those computers get back up and running, anyone who orders will receive their sandwich, drinks, everything, absolutely gratis. So if you skipped lunch and work…

Viridian Crosses Starting Line Engines thumping, and pumping in time. Everyone, including Daily Candy, Don Rockwell, aunts and uncles, etc. have been telling us that Viridian is opening this weekend. Looks like it’s true, despite the dose of snark in last week’s Feed. According to the owners, Rebecca Byrnes (formerly of The Reef) will be head chef at the 14th Street NW joint, and Kenan Forman will be in charge of the adult grape juice….

(From DCist contributor Kristin Kovner) Every week, James Stevens plays to a packed house. Not a chair in the place is empty, and a line of listeners overflows onto the sidewalk during most of his set. Some of the audience members are newcomers, and many of them have never even heard of James Stevens. Others are regulars, who come out each and every week. And why shouldn’t they? James Stevens plays a mean guitar, sings…

People Like Sandwiches: No, people love sandwiches. The Post reports that the carb craze is over and people are flocking to places that have been cashing in on the renaissance of sandwich making. From the Post: A proliferating number of sandwich chains such as Potbelly Sandwich Works, Panera Bread, Corner Bakery and Cosi that offer such items as tuna and Swiss cheese on multigrain bread, a grilled Italian panini on rosemary-onion focaccia, or tandoori chicken…

A DCist correspondant recently a spotted a sign hanging at 1635 Connecticut Ave, the future location of D.C.’s sixth Potbelly Sandwich Works restaurant. (The seventh is also in the works – at 1660 L Street) The sign read “If we were a chain, we’d be open already.” Unfortunately, as far as DCist is concerned, they are a chain, with over 50 locations in six states – including the District, Minnesota, Texas, Michigan, and Illinois. Pictured…