Rockville’s Global Bites Restaurant Week
Rockville’s restaurant scene is as diverse as its community—and this June, you are invited...
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WONDER
PROJECTED OPENING: June 2025 1925 14th Street NW Wonder, a new kind of food hall, with will be expanding to the DMV with seven new locations. The first to open will be the DC location this June in the popular 14th Street corridor followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park, Reston, and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder represents both next-gen food hall and groundbreaking delivery service. The brand is revolutionizing mealtime by making incredible food from the likes of Bobby Flay, José Andres, Nancy Silverton and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as award-winning eateries from across the country like Tejas Barbeque, SriPraPhai, Di Fara Pizza, and Fred’s Meat & Bread, widely accessible for the first time, all under one roof. Photo Courtesy of Wonder
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BAR CHINOIS: NATIONAL LANDING
244 19th Court S., Arlington, VA Bar Chinois has opened its second location in Arlington’s National Landing. Spanning 2,800 square feet, this new location features signature design elements from the original Bar Chinois, maintaining the vibrant, modern aesthetic that has made it a DC favorite. Guests can enjoy a menu packed with fan-favorite dishes, an expertly curated cocktail and wine list, and the energetic atmosphere that defines the Bar Chinois experience. The menu at Bar Chinois National Landing showcases the bold flavors and creative dishes that have made its DC flagship a sought after dining destination. Bar Chinois continues to set the bar for inventive cocktails with a dynamic, seasonally inspired selection. For more information, click here.Photo by David Madison Photography
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Prideful Places: LGBTQIA+-Owned Spots to...
WorldPride 2025 is lighting up the District, and there’s no better time to celebrate, and support, the incredible LGBTQIA+ voices shaping our local food, drink, and retail scenes. From chef-driven restaurants and cocktail havens to small-batch distilleries and must-visit boutiques, the DMV is home to a vibrant community of LGBTQIA+-owned and operated businesses that deserve the spotlight year-round, but especially now.Whether you’re grabbing a drink, booking brunch, or shopping for something fabulous, this list is your go-to guide for supporting small, supporting local, and showing up with Pride. A League of Her OwnAnnie's Paramount Steakhouse (Restaurant)As You Are (Bar)Aveda Salon Spa, Logan CircleBoogy and Peel (Restaurant)Bunker (Dance Club)Capital Candy JarCanino Dog BoutiqueCommissaryCrew ClubCrush (Bar)Dacha Beer GardenThe Dirty Goose (Bar)Dupont Italian Kitchen & DIK BarThe Fireplace (Restaurant)Garlic Girl VintageGreen Lantern (Bar)Hank's Oyster BarJane Jane (Cocktail Bar)Kiki (Bar)Knead Hospitality RestaurantsPizzeria ParadisoFlorina (Bar)Larry's Lounge (Bar)Licht Café (Café, Cocktail Bar)The Little Gay PubLogan TavernLost Generation Brewing CompanyLoyalty BookstoreNumber Nine (Bar)Mr. Henry's (Restaurant)Nellie's Sport BarNim AliNo GoodbyesPitchers DCRed Bear BrewingRepublic RestorativesShakers (Bar)Shaw's Tavern (Restaurant and Bar)Synergy & Serenity (Massage and Wellness)Three Fifty (Bakery & Coffee Bar)Thurst LoungeTrade (Bar)Uproar Lounge and RestaurantVIDA Fitness & Penthouse Pool (Gym+Pool Club)Wunder Garten
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Eater: Moon Rabbit hosts top female pastry...
This Sellout Collab Pizza in D.C. Is Here to Stay; Plus, a Mount Pleasant mainstay celebrates seven years, Moon Rabbit hosts top female pastry chefs (featuring mini interviews by Nycci Nellis), and more intel from Emily Venezky for Eater DC, here.Photo: Maria Rebrikova for Slice & Pie
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Stay Busy this MDW
In town and not sure what to do for Memorial Day Weekend? Not to worry, Nycci has tons of ideas to keep to booked and busy for the first long weekend of the summer. Enjoy all the DMV has to offer!
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Industry Night: Wolfgang & Me
Hey there, it’s me—Nycci Nellis—and welcome back to Industry Night!Today’s show is a big one. We’re talking steak, style, and serious star power. That’s right, I’m coming to you from the stunning CUT DC, the sleek, modern steakhouse tucked inside Rosewood Washington, D.C., right in the heart of Georgetown.Now, if you’ve ever had a dry-aged ribeye that made you want to cry happy tears or a martini that just hit different, then you’ve likely been touched by the culinary genius of Wolfgang Puck—a global hospitality icon whose name is synonymous with innovation, elegance, and incredible food - smoked salmon pizza anyone?Wolfgang’s CUT concept has evolved into a powerhouse brand with locations around the globe, and CUT DC—helmed by Executive Chef Andrew Ho—is his Mid-Atlantic love letter, bringing refined service and bold flavors to one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods. And now, CUT is adding weekday lunch to the mix, raising the stakes on the return of the business lunch. (Yes, martinis included.)So today, we’re diving into the evolution of CUT, what’s inspiring Wolfgang right now, and how he sees the dining landscape shifting, both here in the U.S. and around the world. Listen to the full episode here or watch it here.
