1700 N. Moore Street, Level M2, Rosslyn, VA UPSIDE on Moore has officially welcomed Neko Panchi as its newest vendor at their food hall. Helmed by husband and wife duo Chef Saran "Peter" Kannasute and Cici Yang, Neko Panchi comes to UPSIDE from the team behind Yume Sushi, in Falls Church. DMV favorites, the couple also operates Kyojin and Rimtang in Georgetown. The Neko Panchi menu includes customizable Bao Buns, and a creative “Make Your Own” style of hand rolls and sushi sandwiches, along with Yakitori style small street bites (menu attached). Meaning “cat punch” in Japanese, Neko Panchi is open Monday - Saturday, with a $13 lunch special available Monday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

6810 Cameron Drive NW Juneberry Garage, a neighborhood restaurant and bar housed in what was once Walter Reed’s mechanic and hobby auto shop, has officially opened. Designed to bring uptown DC residents a cozy go-to in the neighborhood, Juneberry Garage is a collaborative effort from a group of friends with more than a decade of experience opening gathering spots across DC, featuring Josh Saltzman and Chris Powers from Ivy and Coney and Trent Allen and Robin Webb from The Midlands Beer Garden. Those visiting Juneberry Garage can expect expertly crafted familiar food and potent cocktails, offering approachable, high-quality dishes served at an inviting price point. The newly created indoor dining room retains the building’s original garage doors, which now open to a sprawling 6,000-square-foot patio overlooking the Great Lawn. The space accommodates up to 70 guests indoors and 350 total, thanks to its versatile indoor-outdoor configuration.

137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD Live-K, a world-class entertainment center and karaoke bar founded by Chris Zhu, has officially opened at National Harbor. Spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the venue aims to become one of the region’s premier destinations for nightlife, music, and immersive entertainment.  This new location marks the second for Live-K, following the opening of its original outpost at The Wharf. Designed to host both private gatherings and lively group celebrations, Live-K features state-of-the-art karaoke rooms, dynamic lighting and sound, a high-energy bar program, and a sleek, modern atmosphere. In addition to its late-night experience, Live-K will also cater to families during the day with interactive entertainment and birthday party packages. Guests can look forward to a weekend brunch program, adding to National Harbor’s diverse lineup of dining and entertainment offerings.

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Gigi’s Pasta has officially opened within DC’s Western Market. At Gigi’s Pasta, guests can craft their own pasta experience, selecting from an array of fresh sauces, proteins, and seasonal ingredients, or choose from hot-and-ready signature dishes that capture the bright, clean flavors of coastal Italian cooking. Each bowl is a small journey — simple, satisfying, and made to transport you somewhere warmer, slower, and more delicious. Gigi's Pasta is DC’s first true Italian "create your own pasta" concept, combining old-world tradition with the ease and energy of contemporary dining.Photo from Western Market DC Instagram

7423 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD Wonder, the mealtime platform satisfying diners’ cravings by making exceptional meals from the nation’s best restaurants and chefs available in a single order, has opened its first Maryland location in College Park. Wonder features meals from some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, including Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, and Michael Symon, alongside award-winning restaurants such as Tejas Barbecue and Di Fara Pizza, all in one storefront. With Wonder’s first-of-its-kind Multi-Restaurant Ordering, customers can mix and match dishes from multiple chefs and restaurants in a single order. Designed with Wonder’s signature bright, modern space, and convenient ordering kiosks, Wonder’s College Park location will feature more than 15 top restaurants, including Tejas Barbecue, Royal Greens, Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson, Bobby Flay Steak, Limesalt, Detroit Brick Pizza, plus iconic offerings such as Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding, Baked by Melissa's Bite-Size Cupcakes and many others.

633 Howard Avenue SE Atlas Brew Works has opened its third D.C. location in the Bridge District at The Douglass Development this year. The new 24,260 square-foot location features a large tap room, expansive outdoor seating, brewery operations, and food from Andy's Pizza. The Douglass is a 757-unit multifamily building overlooking the Anacostia River and adjacent to Anacostia Park, with views of the D.C. and Arlington, VA skylines; For more information, visit their website here.Photo from Atlas Brew Works Instagram

818 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA Life Alive Organic Café, the mission-driven brand celebrated for its “Eat Positive. Live Positive.” philosophy and thoughtfully crafted, scratch-prepared dishes, has opened its newest cafe in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. The cafe offers chef-crafted, made-to-order grain bowls, salads, ramen, wraps, and pita sandwiches, alongside a craft beverage bar serving fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, wellness lattes, and espresso drinks. With a focus on nutrient-dense recipes and organic, minimally processed ingredients, the concept provides a fresh approach to eating that nourishes energy, optimism, and overall well-being. The opening of Life Alive’s new Ballston location marks the brand’s first café in Virginia and its second in the greater DMV area. The space occupies 2,800 square feet, the Ballston café features 55 indoor seats and 30 outdoor seats on a vibrant, greenery-filled patio,

918 F Street NW District Still & Supply Co., the capital’s newest underground speakeasy, has officially opened its doors (if you can find it). This new concept redefines the modern cocktail experience with an immersive nod to the Prohibition era, blending moody elegance, craftsmanship, and a sense of discovery. Guests are encouraged to “follow the ghostly whispers” and descend the spiral staircase into an atmospheric hideaway where history meets luxury. The password (SpiralSociety) unlocks entry into a world of rich textures, candlelit corners, and the hum of jazz beneath stone and slate. Inside, District Still & Supply’s “liquid time capsule” cocktail program brings back pre-Prohibition classics and reimagines them as journeys through time and taste, where the familiar meets the unexpected (think inventive riffs inspired by far-flung flavors and timeless spirits). The food menu, anchored by bold, shareable small plates, completes the experience, encouraging conversation and connection in a setting that feels equal parts hidden parlor and modern supper club.

1100 15th Street NW Isla, a luxe ode to island ingredients and flavors with a global vibe, and Goodlove, a stylish cocktail lounge rooted in good music and chic design, have opened in DC’s Midtown Center. Both Isla and Goodlove bring a distinct culinary and aesthetic point of view to downtown, with an emphasis on live-fire cooking, exquisite seasonal, soulful fare, and lush, transportive design at Isla, and perfectly executed cocktails and sexy, music-driven vibes at Goodlove. The 8,000-square-foot Isla, the led by Executive Chef Lonie Murdock, celebrates the heritage and passionate globe-trotting shared by Murdock and her partner Darren Hinds, a veteran Toronto nightlife impresario and restaurateur. Hinds, meanwhile, takes the lead at 2,200-square-foot Goodlove – which, although just steps from Isla, is a destination all its own, filled with intimacy, hints of glamour, and most important, a cerebral love for music, from rock to house music to R&B, with DJs spinning nightly. Murdock’s menu reflects heritage and modernity, tradition and experimentation. Goodlove is a complement to Isla’s elegance, a place for lovers of music and style. Bartenders here will specialize in classic cocktails – and their Goodlove remixes.

899 O Street NW Realm Rooftop Bar & Lounge, a sophisticated new rooftop in Shaw, has opened. Offering panoramic views of the nation’s capital, handcrafted cocktails, and a superb dining experience, Realm is poised to become a premier rooftop venue in DC. The newly reimagined outdoor rooftop features chic, modern seating, ambient lighting, and an energetic yet relaxed vibe. The indoor-outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant offers sweeping birds-eye views of DC and the area below. Realm has a comfortable range of indoor seating options, and an expansive patio featuring fire pits and modern lounge seating. Executive Chef Keem Hughley serves up a chef-driven perspective with a bold menu that merges French culinary technique with the vibrant, sun-soaked flavors of the Indian Ocean—particularly those rooted in Seychellois Creole cuisine. For more information, click here.