Wilson Senior Nick Morison described the closing of A.K.A. Frisco's as
"some low rent [feces-related expletive]" but it was in part the high
rent which forced the Tenleytown lunch establishment out of business.
The San-Franscisco-themed Frisco's, which operated across the street
from the Wisconsin Avenue McDonalds a few blocks south of Wilson,
served up sandwiches and "bakers" (baked potatoes smothered in various
combinations of ingredients) to hungry Wilson students until January 7
of this year. Employees told Beacon reporters that the month before it
closed, the owner of the Tenleytown franchise invested much of his own
money in hopes of saving the business, to no avail.
The restaurant, which had been reviewed by The Beacon last
summer as one of the best cheap food places in the area, was a
favorite among a few Wilson seniors tired of the rest of Tenley's
either limited or overpriced cuisine, mainly because it offered large
portions of higher-quality food than could usually be expected for
under five dollars. The bakers, which rose 25 cents in price a few
months prior to closing but still remained under $4.96 after tax,
included the Kong Lobo, in which the potato was drowned in chili
topped with shredded cheddar, red onions, green chiles, sour cream,
bacon, and Meltdown, the house hot sauce, and the Santa Fe, with
tomatoes, sour cream, and a uniquely marinated chicken that was a
favorite of many students. Senior Aaron Willis was a fan of the
Redwood, which topped the potato with roast beef, melted cheese, ranch
dressing, green onions, and horseradish; Senior Jason Doran preferred
the B.A.R.T., which substituted ham for the roast beef and dropped the
horseradish from the dish and 25 cents from the price tag. Favorite
sandwiches included the Alcatraz, with turkey, avocado, honey mustard,
and alfalfa sprouts, and the Embarcadero, with a half pound of roast
beef along with cheddar and creamy horseradish.
In the waning days of the restaurant, Wilson students past and
present gathered to mourn the loss of the venerable establishment and
enjoy their favorite items. Former student Sam West, a lover and
friend of the restaurant during his three years at Wilson, felt its
loss sorely. "With the closing of Frisco's we lose not just an eatery
but a friend," West told The Beacon "in its intimate atmosphere and
simple meals, pretense took a back seat to soul, and its affordable
menu kept scores of Wilson students heartily fed through many cold
winters. It will be missed. The Kong Lobos especially." Although
Frisco's is now gone from D.C., it has not vanished from the earth
entirely. The franchise in Frederick, Maryland is still operational
and thriving, open until 7 pm on weeknights. Frisco's aficionados with
a free afternoon are free to travel up the road to get a taste of the
good old days; several current seniors plan to take a road trip,
involving trips to the ol' A.K.A. as well as reasonably priced
entertainment, such as Minor League Baseball, skeet shooting, and
bowling, offered by the Maryland suburb. During the weekdays, however,
Frisco's remains out of reach, though never out of mind.
I also included, in the version that was printed the The Bacon, directions to the Frederick location
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