PROJECTED OPENING: No New Intel At This Time1801 18th St NWD.C. will be getting another pizza spot this Spring, as Northern Virginia beloved Pupatella will be opening in the space formerly home to Rosemarys Thyme. This location will feature a wood-burning stove imported from Mt. Vesuvius, which will allow for red, white, and seasonal thin-crust pizzas to be made in just 90 seconds. Patrons can get excited for pizzas such as a classic margherita to a more fancy option like prosciutto and fig topped pizza. Diners will order their food at a counter, and eventually, takeout and delivery may also become an option. While the menu mainly focuses on pizza, salads, paninis, and friggitoria will also be available that can be enjoyed on the wrap around sidewalk patio that this location boasts.

PROJECTED OPENING: Septemer 2020 924 5th St NWCommercial Real Estate Exec Mark Brody will be bringing his new venture, Play off Pizza, to the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood of D.C. by the end of this year. This new neighborhood sports bar will feature pizza, wings, and bar food at this 199-seat location. This new space will also incorporate newly legal sports betting and will feature multiple kiosks, a Dragon’s ascent game, pinball, and a golf simulator. Photo by PoPville

PROJECTED OPENING: Summer 20201101 S Joyce St. Arlington, VAFederal Realty Investment Trust announced their latest venture, a full service coffee roasting house, Origin Coffee Lab and Kitchen, projected to open this Summer in Pentagon Row. This new coffee shop will boast in-house coffee roasting as well as full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. Owner Andy Mekonnen strives to bring a shop that features excellent food and coffee all in one place. Customers will be able to witness the roasting process as the roastery will be glass enclosed. The shop will feature 10 origins of coffee and 5-6 methods of brewing. The beans that are brewed at this new coffee shop will be sourced from farms.

PROJECTED OPENING: No New Intel At This Time1267 Wisconsin Ave NWThe modern corner store, Foxtrot, will be bringing its third location to Georgetown this May. The shop will be divided into a market, cafe, and coffee shop, and have the capacity to hold up to 40 to 50 patrons. The cafe will sell coffee and pastries, and the shop will hold wine tastings, feature avocado toast, and also convenient delivery through an app. Employees will be able to make quick deliveries in an hour or less. Foxtrot will be partnering with Vigilante for their coffee program. Some dishes to get excited about at their cafe are ferro pest grain bowls, chorizo egg and tacos, and acai bowls.

PROJECTED OPENING: Summer 20201120 G St. NWLittle Sesame will be bringing its hummus bowls to the Metro Center area this Summer, as it is set to open its third shop in the District. This new 1,400 square foot space will have a similar aesthetic to the other two locations in Dupont and Chinatown. Known for their veggie-heavy hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, and tahina soft serve, this casual Middle Eastern counter is considering incorporating a breakfast menu at the new location. Patrons can get excited for menu options like their chicken tagine, which has garbanzos, roasted cauliflower, and preserved lemon.

PROJECTED OPENING DATE: Early February 2020 9th And F Streets NW Momofuku Alum, Patrick Curran Has Been Brought In To The Lead The Kitchen At The Cafe Riggs In The Soon To Open Riggs Hotel. The Hotel, Resides In The Historic Building Once Home To Riggs National Bank, And Will Play Up The Bank Theme Throughout The Property. At Cafe Riggs, Chef Curran Will Execute An European Brasserie-inspired Café By Day That Will Transform Into A Wine Bar In The Evening. Curran Will Oversee All Culinary Operations Including The Food Menu At The Silver Lyan Cocktail Bar. London-based Bartender, Ryan Chetiyawardana, Plants His First Cocktail Bar In The United States At The Riggs Hotel. Photo By Lore Group

PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2020 Downtown Corner Of 9th And F Street NW The Riggs Hotel Will Be The First Property In The U.S. From The International Hospitality Company, Lore Group, Known For Their  hotels Such As Sea Containers London And Pulitzer Amsterdam. The Hotel Will Be Located In A Historic Building That Was Once The Riggs National Bank. The Hotel Will Also Feature The New, Café Riggs.  

PROJECTED OPENING: No New Intel At This Time700 K St NWThe popular seafood restaurant, Trulucks Ocean Finest Seafood and Crab, will be opening its first location in the District at Anthem Row on K Street this April. Truluck’s is known for their fresh seafood from around the world, Florida stone crab, and wine. They ensure their seafood is from our traps to your table in less than 24 hours emphasizing the value Truluck has in their seafood being fresh and sustainable for their guests. This award-winning restaurant will also feature menu items such as prime tender steak. Patrons can also get excited for the live piano performances the restaurant will feature throughout the week.

PROJECTED OPENING: Summer 2020 2201 14th Street NWAfter originally opening in Boston, Lolita Cocina and Tequila Bar will be be opening  a D.C. location, coming this Summer. Lolita Cocina and Tequila Bar will serve its own take on guacamole, tacos, and quesadillas. Some of their dishes include a passion fruit tuna tartar, pumpkin hummus, and jalapeno chicken flautas. Patrons can also get excited for various drinks such as tequila and mezcal pours, margaritas, mojitos, and sangria options. Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal/Eater Boston

PROJECTED OPENING: No New Intel At This Time3276 M St NWA New York-based maker market will be opening its first location D.C. in the space that was formally occupied by Dean and DeLuca in Georgetown this March. While Artists and Fleas will feature food and drinks, the main focus will be local creatives selling their goods at this trendy flea market. Within this open-floor concept, 15 makers will have permanent spots, while 30 others are expected to rotate during weekends. The market hopes to create a new feel to the space by adding a DJ on weekends, creating an insta-friendly environment, and hosting a variety of workshops.Photo by Molly Tranberg/Artists and Fleas