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PROJECTED OPENING: Spring 2025 224 7th Street SE Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, Lobby Bar will be debuting this spring, offering a refined yet playful take on classic American fare and expertly crafted cocktails. The 2000 square-foot restaurant is designed with the goal of being a gathering place for all. Lobby Bar will blend sophistication with a welcoming, lively atmosphere. The reimagined space will include 18 bar seats, cozy booths, a communal table for larger parties, and patio seating for dining alfresco. Their innovative menu will showcase elevated American favorites with a modern twist, while the bar program leans into both classic and creative cocktails. Lobby Bar will also be sourcing many ingredients from the historic Eastern Market. For more information, visit their Instagram here.

1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NW The Occidental, Stephen Starr’s glamorous reimagining of the legendary Washington restaurant that once drew the world’s most important statesmen for the ultimate in power dining, has opened at the historic Willard Hotel. Designed by Ken Fulk, the 280-seat Occidental is STARR Restaurants’ most luxe Washington restaurant yet, with caviar service, perfectly executed martinis, and a menu featuring  iconic American dishes and steakhouse favorites. The Occidental’s menu is uniquely focused on reviving classic American fare for a new generation of diners. Menu highlights include Shrimp Louis, Lobster Newberg, Prime Rib, and more. The Occidental’s cocktail menu is equally focused on classics, perfectly executed. The wine list is among the most expansive of any STARR restaurant in Washington, drawing from wine-growing regions around the world, from California, Washington and Western Europe to Greece, Lebanon and Armenia. For more information, click here.Photo by Birch Thomas