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An article on Franchise Wire talks about the first three US versions of Vapiano – an Italian restaurant based in Germany. These first locations are all in the DC area: Ballston, 18th & M, and 623 H St.
From the article, here are the opening dates of the three restaurants:
This restaurant is interesting because pastas are to be made fresh, on-site. Also, we’re curious to see if the ordering & paying procedures will mirror those of the Germany-based restaurants.
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The review talks about it being here in Frankfurt, where I am, but I don’t think it’s that popular b/c I know the exact address he listed and I’ve never heard of it!
Not sure what you also mean by “the German way”, unless you mean the european way how waiters only come to your table when called over and don’t rush you out the door as soon as your meal is over. 
Not looking forward to going back to US service.
Betty: In Otavio’s review of the restaurant in Germany:
When you walk in the door, you get a card that you then take to each station to record how much and what you have purchased. You have a Salad line, a Pasta line, and a Pizza line. [etc]
This is from Linda Roth’s PR wire, Linda is the PR for Vapiano. While it pertains to the Ballston opening on the 26th, it’s nice to hear the words late nite and lounge.
Vapiano’s North American Debut in Ballston
4401 Wilson Blvd. (Ballston)Arlington, VA http://www.vapiano.com *HOURS: 11am to 12 Midnight seven (7) days a week; One of Europe’s hottest, fastest growing fresh casual dining destinations makes its North American debut at the corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Glebe Rd. Enjoy made to order pizza, house made pasta and crisp salads with unique interactive service, late night noshing hours and a price point comfortable for families and the urban professional. Cutting edge chip card technology allows you to order, enjoy and only pay when you are heading out the door. Dishes are complete with fresh herbs from the gorgeous garden growing in the dining room. A hip lounge and full cocktail and wine bar also available in the ultimately cosmopolitan setting. Look for Vapiano at 18th and M Streets NW in May and Chinatown in late Summer 2007!
I have not actually been to the restaurant chain before but at least it’s not more Mexican, Spanish or over-priced tapas. Looking forward to trying it out!
Check out the Vapiano in Ballston as of April 26 and on YouTube right now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgxKw2Ow8O0 (7:02) OR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvIi2q045zQ (1:11)
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Thanks for that article, it makes Vapiano sounds a lot better than I was expecting.