Food A New Downtown Diner Fuses Classic American Dishes With Hispanic Flare At Rosa’s Diner, find eggs benedict atop a pupusa and chicken and waffles with guajillo syrup. DC Restaurant OpeningsJune 4, 2026
Food A Mexican Bar Returns Under New Name, Bringing Hints of Tulum to Shaw New owner Daniel Joseph Hatem has transformed El Techo into Techo Palma with a new look, menu and vibe. DC Restaurant OpeningsJune 4, 2026
Food Chef Michael Schlow Brings The Riggsby Back to DC The retro American restaurant will open in Dupont Circle this spring. DC Restaurant OpeningsJune 4, 2026
Food A Latin Supper Club Joins Clarendon’s Nightlife Scene Cielo opens June 16 with a heaven and hell theme. DC Restaurant OpeningsJune 3, 2026
Food A Sideshow-Themed Bar With Dive Vibes Opens Off 14th Street Franks Wild Years comes from the owners of Snappy's Small Bar and the Blaguard DC Bars, DC Restaurant OpeningsJune 2, 2026
Food A Japanese-Inspired Record Bar Opens Near Petworth Kuro is the latest to embrace DC's vinyl craze. DC Restaurant OpeningsMay 29, 2026
Food Causa Chef Carlos Delgado Will Headline Coastal Latin American Restaurant in Buzzard Point Brisa, from the group behind La Vie, is set to open this summer. DC Restaurant OpeningsMay 28, 2026
Food The Salty Donut Arrives in Georgetown The Miami-based chain serves doughnut flavors such as brown butter and coconut with ube. DC Restaurant Openings, GeorgetownMay 19, 2026
Food Tenleytown Welcomes a Nostalgic New Hot Dog Joint The kid-friendly Marv's Dogs comes from the owners of Cork Wine Bar. DC Restaurant Openings, Hot Dogs, TenleytownMay 18, 2026
Food Catahoula Brings Crawfish Boils and Sazeracs to Navy Yard The riverfront Creole-Cajun restaurant opens this week. DC Restaurant OpeningsMay 14, 2026