Coppi's

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Coppi's Organic is an Italian restaurant in NW Washington, D.C. that is part of the growing organic food industry/movement. It lies within the U Street Corridor near notable locations such as the 9:30 Club, Ben's Chili Bowl and the African-American Civil War Memorial. It was opened in 1993 by Chef Elizabeth Bright and her husband Pierre Mattia, also the original owners of Polly's Cafe and The Vigorelli. It is known for its organic concept and its road bicycle racing theme (its co-owner Pierre Mattia, a native of Italy was a professional bike racer). In fact, the restaurant is named for the famous 1940's cyclist Fausto Coppi and features old photographs of cyclists on its walls.