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A Stellar Hand Roll Counter Awaits on Capitol Hill Three years in the making, James Beard Award-winning chef Carlos Delgado (Causa, Amazonia) just busted out with a surprise new Capitol Hill counter dedicated to Peru’s Japanese-influenced Nikkei cuisine. Hand rolls, sashimi, and a 15-course tasting menu option ($115) are all in the mix at Maru San. The neighborhood is already hooked, with a steady […]
05.03.2026 21:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Moon Rabbit’s Chef Is Opening a Cool New Vietnamese Counter in Tysons Celebrated chef Kevin Tien is opening an exciting new Vietnamese American counter restaurant this month. Chao Ban will arrive at the top floor of Tysons Galleria on Tuesday, March 10. Tien says the main menu attraction is an “unconventional” lineup of banh mi sandwiches with po’ boy fillings and flavors that nod to his Louisiana […]
03.03.2026 21:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Best Brunches in D.C. Brunch is sacred in D.C. With so many restaurants offering some variation of it, choosing the right place to catch up with friends, family members, and significant others over a midday meal can be overwhelming. This top-notch list is full of restaurants that are worth the time and investment, whether your tastes lean towards French […]
26.02.2026 22:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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An Underrated Late-Night Spot With Live Music Downtown Both situated right near the White House, the Hamilton is admittedly overshadowed by its older and more famous sibling, Old Ebbitt. While that cash-cow raw bar needs no introduction, the Hamilton remains a sleeper hit that strays from the typical American menu its Clyde’s Restaurant Group is known for (see: sushi served until late). What […]
26.02.2026 20:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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One of D.C.’s Best Chefs Channels the French Riviera on K Street Downtown D.C.’s restaurant scene is still recovering from a mass exodus of office workers, but nearly year-old Barbouzard is rejuvenating the neighborhood as a glitzy destination for locals and tourists alike. Celebrated French American chef Cedric Maupillier is serving classic French fare alongside Mediterranean-style dishes that traverse borders. The high-end interior is filled with hand-blown […]
26.02.2026 17:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A High-Profile Tapas Spot in Penn Quarter — And More D.C. Closures in February Spotlight closing Penn Quarter: Cranes, chef Pepe Moncayo’s ambitious Spanish-Japanese restaurant since 2020 that quickly attained (and later lost) its Michelin star, suddenly closed on Wednesday, February 18. The sprawling, sleek space with a buzzy bar and open kitchen was known for its gin and tonics, fancy bento boxes for lunch, strong sake selection, and affordable omakase […]
25.02.2026 22:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Columbia Heights Corner Gets a Dreamy Italian Reboot Meet Ulivo, a sophisticated Italian reincarnation for Columbia Heights: The same corner building surrounded by row houses has seen this cuisine before, most recently operating under the guise of Capa Tosta, and Napoli before that (2737 Sherman Avenue NW). Ulivo’s first-time restaurant owner Tim Monaghan carries the Italian torch with a fresh lens, bringing the […]
24.02.2026 21:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Race Car Raw Bar in Chevy Chase — And More February Openings Around D.C. This is Eater’s guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened this month. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at dc@eater.com. Alexandria: The Bombay Canteen, Virginia’s newest Indian street food spot from seasoned restaurateur Asad Sheikh and chef Nishi Barua, opened on Valentine’s Day (Saturday, February […]
20.02.2026 20:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Buzzy Italian Restaurant Makes Waves in Navy Yard Ama, Navy Yard’s all-day Italian affair from husband-and-wife industry vets Micah Wilder and Johanna Hellrigl, is rooted in love (that’s what “ama” translates to, after all). Hellrigl pays tribute to her northern Italian heritage along the Ligurian Sea and mountainous Alto Adige region, all while tapping into her integrative nutrition training (watch her recent TEDX […]
19.02.2026 18:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Neon-Lit Navy Yard Newcomer Serves Modern Chinese Barbecue Canton Disco is vying to become the go-to spot for a growing residential side of Navy Yard, where locals can slurp congee while working remotely, dig into a duck platter and lo mein for dinner, and sip $12 cocktails while splitting salt and pepper wings at a neon-lit bar late into the night. The 40-seat, […]
12.02.2026 19:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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D.C.’s Hottest New Sushi Place Debuts in a Familiar Space The party-starting team behind D.C.’s popular Bar Chinois gave its younger Logan Circle sibling a big glow-up this winter. Katsumi is set to open for dinner on Thursday, February 12, replacing its short-lived predecessor Bar Japonais (1520 14th Street NW). The Rhythm & Eats team quietly closed its “neo-fusion” izakaya Bar Japonais along the tony […]
11.02.2026 16:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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16 of the Most Romantic Restaurants Around D.C. Power lunches with the politically elite may come to mind when considering dining in the nation’s capital, but the D.C. area has a soft spot. From caviar and Champagne at an intimate row house in Georgetown to charming countryside inns with noteworthy restaurants to top notch Italian cuisine that lures swoon-worthy celebs like Jon Bernthal, […]
10.02.2026 21:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Cocktails at This D.C. Cafe Slipstream took a hike in 2024 and moved a block north, settling into new industrial-chic digs in the lobby of Logan Circle staple, Studio Theatre. The cafe accommodates remote workers, first dates, friend catch-ups, and intermission-goers. Open from the early morning until 2 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday, the shop centers around […]
09.02.2026 22:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Beyond a Hand Roll Bar, Maru San Introduces Capitol Hill to Nikkei Cuisine It’s all about the details at James Beard Award-winning chef Carlos Delgado’s new, intimate Eastern Market restaurant. From the custom, rock-like ceramic hand roll holders to how Peruvian terms and ingredients are translated in a glossary on the back of the menu, the years of work that Delgado has put into the 25-seat counter spot […]
05.02.2026 17:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Snag a Seat Early at Bloomingdale’s Resilient Red Hen The Red Hen is one of those charming restaurants that makes its Bloomingdale neighbors love living in D.C. Michael Friedman and Michael O’Malley’s restaurant exudes a warm, comfortable atmosphere, delivers impeccable pastas, and demonstrates nimble artistry through carefully constructed toasts and hearty Italian mains. Getting into the ever-popular restaurant requires planning, but 13 years after […]
04.02.2026 20:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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An Escape to Italy Sits on the Edge of the Union Market District Nestled on the ground floor of a glossy apartment complex on the outskirts of the jam-packed Union Market district, Italian restaurant Tarì Trattoria soars when it comes to homemade pastas, glistening fish crudo, and chic seaside vibes. The landlocked setup comes from Francesco Amodeo, founder of D.C.’s acclaimed amari producer Don Cicco & Figli.  The […]
02.02.2026 22:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Restaurants and Bars Across D.C. Donate to Nonprofits Defending Immigrants’ Rights After weeks of protests in Minnesota centered on Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s deportations and the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, student organizers at the University of Minnesota called for a “national shutdown” on Friday, January 30, with “No work. No school. No shopping.” Local activists in D.C. endorsed the general strike, with plenty of […]
02.02.2026 20:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Best Ethiopian Restaurants Around D.C. Ethiopian food is an integral part of D.C.’s restaurant scene. Initially rooted around “Little Ethiopia” at the intersection of Ninth and U Streets NW, the region’s expansive Ethiopian community continues to spread out to parts of Northern Virginia and Maryland. Silver Spring hosts the D.C. area’s biggest Ethiopian cultural festival once a year. D.C.’s iconic […]
29.01.2026 20:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Pint-Sized Bar Slings Truly Original Cocktails and Drinking Snacks Travel into a mural-covered alley to visit Providencia, a flower shop transformed into a cozy two-story neighborhood bar. Bartenders Pedro Tobar and Daniel Gonzalez’s eclectic menu uses innovative cocktails to transport you to a family pupuseria in El Salvador or night markets in Taipei that chef Erik Bruner-Yang visited with his grandmother. Bruner-Yang and pastry […]
29.01.2026 18:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Tropical Dupont Getaway Touts the Best Grilled Octopus in Town The owners of Shaw Tavern, 801, and Prost DC expanded to 18th Street NW in 2022 with Vagabond Bar + Kitchen, a transportive getaway that taps into the team’s love for surfing, travel destinations around the world, and late actor Patrick Swayze. What to order The vibe The pick-your-own adventure of a space includes an […]
28.01.2026 17:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Winter Despite the bitter-cold temps as of late, a myriad of D.C.-area restaurants are gearing up to swing open their doors this winter. Exciting arrivals to look forward to include: Canton Disco, a Chinese party pad for Navy Yard with a dream hospitality team behind the wheel; Maru San, a Capitol Hill counter for Nikkei cuisine […]
27.01.2026 19:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Tokyo-Themed Speakeasy Is Hidden In a 24th-Story Tysons Gym Tysons got a taste of Tokyo last spring with the arrival of reservation-only Naisho Room atop the Watermark hotel. The sky-high speakeasy, which translates to “hidden” in Japanese, is tucked inside the hotel’s gym. Once you find the weightlifting machines, look for the “bouncer” dressed like a fitness instructor. The hostess stand is outfitted like […]
26.01.2026 22:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Chef Matt Baker’s Downtown Restaurant, Tangled in City-Imposed Padlocks, Is Closed French-influenced Michele’s, the hip Eaton hotel restaurant run by critically acclaimed D.C. chef Matt Baker since 2021, suddenly shut down on Thursday, January 22, after being seized by the D.C. government for alleged tax-related issues (1201 K Street NW). The lobby-level hangout was padlocked with chains and banned from conducting any sales inside, per official […]
23.01.2026 21:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Luxurious Japanese Barbecue Spot Is a Literal Hot Date A deep red hallway leads to the 70-seat shrine to Japanese barbecue at Beloved BBQ. The intimate, dark-walled restaurant tucked inside Love, Makoto, the Japanese food hall, is the destination for A5 wagyu and heritage American beef, though interesting starters and sides are on the menu, too. The whole experience begins when a server comes […]
23.01.2026 20:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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D.C.’s Northern Indian Mainstay Is Perfect for Dinner Parties Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya’s lengthy Indian restaurant Pappe, overseen by draped silk fabrics and lighting fixtures that used to be dye baskets, helped put communal dining on the map upon opening in 2018. And the act of breaking bread in big groups isn’t going anywhere, as exhibited by H Street’s (unrelated) Indian standout Tapori, named one […]
22.01.2026 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists for D.C. The James Beard Foundation today announced its semifinalist nominees for 2026, officially kicking off restaurant awards season across the U.S. The annual honors, widely known as the “Oscars” of the food world, are considered one of the top acknowledgments in the restaurant industry. Maison Bar à Vins, Adams Morgan’s French-themed offshoot of neo-bistro Lutèce, is now […]
21.01.2026 15:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The 19 Best Spots to Eat and Drink on H Street The H Street NE corridor in D.C. has experienced a massive amount of development in recent years, giving rise to more restaurants and nightlife across the neighborhood. While stalwarts like Toki Underground are still standing, a string of neighborhood favorites — Biergarten Haus, Sticky Fingers Diner, Po Boy Jim, Fancy Radish, Sticky Rice, Mozzeria, and […]
20.01.2026 22:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Lesser-Known Brazilian Steakhouse Settles Into Maryland Move over, Fogo de Chao – there’s a new all-you-can-eat meat game in town. Open since late December in Rockville, Maryland, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse marks the sixth location of the restaurant – and the first in the mid-Atlantic region. While many steakhouses of its kind opt to plant their flags in larger cities, Terra […]
20.01.2026 16:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Sauce Rules at Caruso’s Grocery, But Don’t Forget the Lemony Dishes Casual red-sauce Italian joints are a dime a dozen around New York and Philadelphia, but D.C. has struggled to do them right. That’s why Caruso’s Grocery felt like a breath of fresh air when it opened on Capitol Hill in 2021. Now, Matt Adler and his team are still dishing out comforting classics like penne […]
16.01.2026 20:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Where to Find Fabulous Wings Around D.C. While D.C. cooks have been known to spike chicken wings with everything from Old Bay seasoning to creme fraiche sauce, classic hot wing sauce still reigns supreme for many people. For those looking to satisfy a craving for the messy starter, irresistible wings built with varying heat levels, sauces, and rubs can be found at […]
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