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.

3126 12th Street NE Ruairi Deburca, Jacob Schoonover, and Ashley Lee have teamed up to open The Harp Cask and Kiln, a modern Irish pub, in Brookland. Located in the former home of Brookland’s Finest, The Harp builds on the legacy of the popular neighborhood gathering place while introducing a new concept focused on quality food and well-made drinks with Irish influences, and welcoming hospitality. Deburca oversees operations, with Schoonover leading the beverage program and Lee heading the kitchen. The menu blends traditional Irish comfort with modern influences, featuring dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie Croquettes, Fish & Chips, and Ox Tongue Pie. The bar program highlights Guinness on tap, an extensive Irish whiskey list, and a cocktail menu that combines classic technique with house-made ingredients. Many of the drinks feature names in Irish, more commonly known as Gaelic, with English translations in parentheses

2469 18th Street NW Lucky Pup Yoga, a unique new yoga experience allowing yogis to flow while encircled by incredibly cute 8-week-old puppies, is now open in Adams Morgan. Lucky Pup was co-founded by DC native Sophia Bonde and veteran-turned-arist Tyler Shea to give yogis a place for serious yoga with a playful twist. Lucky Pup offers puppy yoga on Saturdays and Sundays, with additional standard yoga and pilates classes scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Puppy yoga classes will be priced at $60 a person, which includes a yoga mat; regular pilates and yoga classes will be $25. Classes are open to all skill levels. To sign up for a class, click here.Photo by Nick Faddoul

1825 Discovery Street, Reston, VA Masti Indian Restaurant has officially opened its doors, right in the heart of Reston Town Center. Masti is located within the Hyatt Hotel, offering views of the center’s covered plaza and seasonal ice skating rink.  The name "Masti", a Hindi word meaning “fun,” reflects the lively spirit and vibrant culinary experience the restaurant aims to deliver. This marks the second venture for restaurateur and Chef Ram Thapa, who also owns and operates two popular locations of Indochen in Alexandria. Leading the kitchen is Co-owner and Chef Ram Thepa, who also oversees the culinary programs for IndoChen and IndoChen Old Town. The menu at Masti offers a dynamic blend of beloved Indian classics and inventive new dishes. Guests can enjoy a variety of chaats, curries, and tandoor specialties, alongside bold reinterpretations such as Chicken Sekuwa, chef’s take on a Nepalese staple, prepared with tender boneless chicken, Nepali spices, mustard infused oil, all cooked on a skewer and Jackfruit-Paneer Kofta in a creamy cashew sauce. For more information, click here.Photo by Lyza Pyvovarova

8551 Chevy Chase Lake Drive, Chevy Chase, MD Elena James, the all-day neighborhood restaurant and café that opened in Chevy Chase in late 2024, has announced its newest partnership with Chef Sergeii Mainyi. Chef Mainyi has brought a new Japanese and sushi concept, Ro Sushi Co, to the café space within Elena James. Ro Sushi Co, features a carefully curated menu of signature sushi rolls, sushi bowls, bento boxes, and beloved Japanese favorites. Leading the kitchen at Ro Sushi Co is Chef/Co-Owner Sergeii Mainyi, who has honed his craft in Japanese cuisine and sushi for over 15 years in the DC area. Known for his classical training and dedication to authentic technique, Chef Mainyi brings both expertise in pristine ingredient sourcing and creativity to this new concept