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Inside Foggy Bottom’s Mystical New Italian Restaurant
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Ellizabetta La Strega dives into the dark side with pasta, cicchetti, and Champagne

By Tierney Plumb
Inside Georgetown’s Newest Stylish Seafood Party
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Cafe Tulum opens in September with ceviche and mezcal

By Tierney Plumb
A Luxe Train Car Bar Pops Up in Union Station
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Continental Club serves classic martinis and Old Fashioneds with a bird’s-eye view of the gold leaf-adorned grand hall

By Emily Venezky
Grab a Coconut and Chill at Navy Yard’s Hot New Caribbean Rooftop
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Croix honors the isles with callaloo, lamb ribs, frozen cocktails, and one epic view

By Tierney Plumb
D.C.’s Hottest New Restaurant Celebrates Chicago’s Tavern Pies
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La Merna debuts in Dupont with promising toasts, pastas, and salads — but the real show-stopper is the crisp Midwest pizza

By Emily Venezky
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Soup Dumplings Descend on National Harbor — And More July OpeningsSoup Dumplings Descend on National Harbor — And More July Openings
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C.

By Tierney Plumb and Emily Venezky
A New Rosslyn Restaurant Adds to Arlington’s Soaring Dining Scene
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Noble Fox is the newest arrival across the Potomac River

By Tierney Plumb
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NYC’s Most Popular Palestinian Restaurant Debuts in D.C. NYC’s Most Popular Palestinian Restaurant Debuts in D.C. 
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Ayat swings open in Foggy Bottom with generously portioned halal dishes

By Tierney Plumb
Behold Georgetown’s Luxe New American Grill With a Jazzy Counterpart
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The Oak Room and Bernadette’s debut this month

By Tierney Plumb
What’s Old Is New Again at the Resurrected Riggsby in D.C.
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Chef Michael Schlow’s comforting classic brings meatballs, Vespers, and a welcome dose of nostalgia back to Dupont

By Tierney Plumb
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A New Himalayan Bar on U Street — And More D.C. Openings to Know From MayA New Himalayan Bar on U Street — And More D.C. Openings to Know From May
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C.

By Tierney Plumb and Emily Venezky
An All-Day Diner With Latin Flair Swings Into Downtown D.C.
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Rosa’s Diner slings everything from smash burgers to churro French toast

By Tierney Plumb
A Tribute to the Golden Age of Travel Takes Off Near Reagan Airport
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Drink pour-overs and listen to vinyl at a new two-in-one spot in Arlington

By Tierney Plumb
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Clarendon’s Hottest New Restaurant Has a Surprise RooftopClarendon’s Hottest New Restaurant Has a Surprise Rooftop
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Boulevard swings open with a badass burger, aloe cocktails, and sunset sushi up top

By Tierney Plumb
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A ‘Love Letter’ to Louisiana Unfolds in Navy Yard This WeekA ‘Love Letter’ to Louisiana Unfolds in Navy Yard This Week
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Catahoula serves crawfish, alligator, Cajun sausage, and waterfront views

By Tierney Plumb
A Sushi Showpiece Out of Austin Makes Anticipated D.C. Debut
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Uchi’s massive modernist dining room swings open Tuesday, May 12

By Emily Venezky
Meet Georgetown’s Gothic Shrine to Beef
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Ox & Olive is chef Ryan Ratino’s latest, showing off rare cuts, playful desserts, and drippy tallow candles

By Emily Venezky
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Ben’s Chili Bowl Is Back, Baby — And More D.C. Openings to KnowBen’s Chili Bowl Is Back, Baby — And More D.C. Openings to Know
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C.

By Tierney Plumb and Emily Venezky
Mega-Anticipated Tasting Room Debuts at a Stunning Maryland Winery
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The drive-worthy chef’s counter at Burnt Hill Farm spotlights exclusive estate wines and Asian-leaning courses from Tae Strain

By Emily Venezky and Tierney Plumb
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A Revived Tropical Party Spot Heats Up Shaw’s Trend-Setting CornerA Revived Tropical Party Spot Heats Up Shaw’s Trend-Setting Corner
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The popular artist formerly known as El Techo has a new look, profit-sharing ownership model, and life as Techo Palma

By Tierney Plumb
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A Peruvian Playground for Frozen Pisco Sours Opens on North Capitol StreetA Peruvian Playground for Frozen Pisco Sours Opens on North Capitol Street
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After 13 years, the Peruvian Brothers debuts its first standalone location in D.C.

By Emily Venezky
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A Dreamy Italian Restaurant on the Wharf — And More D.C. Openings to KnowA Dreamy Italian Restaurant on the Wharf — And More D.C. Openings to Know
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C.

By Tierney Plumb
A Promising Comfort Foods Spot Slides Into a Michelin-Starred Space
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Adams Morgan’s new Rye Bunny turns traditional dining on its head starting Thursday, April 2

By Tierney Plumb
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José Andrés Doubles Down on Meat at the Old D.C. BazaarJosé Andrés Doubles Down on Meat at the Old D.C. Bazaar
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The country’s fourth Bazaar Meat opens with theatrical cuts and comeback hits

By Tierney Plumb
The Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Spring
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Incoming options for sushi, steak, pasta, and much more

By Tierney Plumb
Inside Celebrity Chef Carla Hall’s Fried Chicken Comeback in D.C.
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Take a look at the new Bumblebirds on Capitol Hill

By Tierney Plumb
Moon Rabbit’s Chef Is Opening a Cool New Vietnamese Counter in Tysons
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Chao Ban will serve playful banh mi, pho, and Vietnamese coffee

By Tierney Plumb
A Columbia Heights Corner Gets a Dreamy Italian Reboot
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Ulivo’s first-time owner starts with a clean slate in a familiar space

By Tierney Plumb
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A Race Car Raw Bar in Chevy Chase — And More February Openings Around D.C.A Race Car Raw Bar in Chevy Chase — And More February Openings Around D.C.
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C. this month

By Tierney Plumb
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A Neon-Lit Navy Yard Newcomer Serves Modern Chinese BarbecueA Neon-Lit Navy Yard Newcomer Serves Modern Chinese Barbecue
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Duck platters, a stellar wine list, and late-night vibes all align at Canton Disco

By Emily Venezky
D.C.’s Hottest New Sushi Place Debuts in a Familiar Space
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Meet Katsumi, the restaurant formerly known as Bar Japonais

By Tierney Plumb
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Beyond a Hand Roll Bar, Maru San Introduces Capitol Hill to Nikkei CuisineBeyond a Hand Roll Bar, Maru San Introduces Capitol Hill to Nikkei Cuisine
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Causa/Amazonia’s Carlos Delgado prepares Japanese Peruvian sushi behind a 25-seat counter

By Emily Venezky
The Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Winter
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Incoming options for hand-pulled noodles, colorful juices, crowd-pleasing burgers, and more

By Tierney Plumb
A Lesser-Known Brazilian Steakhouse Settles Into Maryland 
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Fledgling stateside chain Terra Gaucha brings eight cuts of grilled beef, all sorts of seafood, and more to Rockville

By Lulu Chang
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Award-Winning Burgers Over Beer — and More D.C. Restaurant Openings to Know in JanuaryAward-Winning Burgers Over Beer — and More D.C. Restaurant Openings to Know in January
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C. this month

By Tierney Plumb
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A Petite Cork Wine Bar Cracks Open in Cleveland ParkA Petite Cork Wine Bar Cracks Open in Cleveland Park
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The Logan Circle stalwart brings wines by the glass and avocado toast to upper Northwest

By Tierney Plumb
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Bad Bunny-Approved Burgers — And More D.C. Restaurant Openings to Know in DecemberBad Bunny-Approved Burgers — And More D.C. Restaurant Openings to Know in December
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Tracking the newest restaurants and bars opening around D.C. this month

By Tierney Plumb
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D.C. Finally Gets an Uber-Upscale Korean Barbecue PlaceD.C. Finally Gets an Uber-Upscale Korean Barbecue Place
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Ingle Korean Steakhouse sizzles at its sophomore location on 14th Street NW

By Evan Caplan
D.C.‘s Next Big Restaurant Is an Ode to Indian Seafood
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Rasika’s owner Ashok Bajaj opens Malabar in upper Northwest next month

By Lulu Chang
NY’s Beloved Broth Pad Swings Into D.C. Just in Time for Winter
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Springbone’s entirely gluten-free Georgetown menu showcases soups and grain bowls

By Tierney Plumb