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Keeping you up to date on the absolute latest in restaurant openings in the DC Metro area.
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RM BALANCE
3210 Grace Street NW RM Balance has officially opened in Georgetown. The new wellness studio offers yoga, mat Pilates, sound baths, breathwork and meditation classes in a serene intimate setting with a maximum of 6 - 10 guests per session, depending on the class. The studio is open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Lessons are thoughtfully spaced out so guests have 30 minutes after each session to enjoy light refreshments, speak to the instructor, meet their peers, and try out other complimentary additions such as red light therapy, lymphatic vibration plates, balance boards and acupressure mats. RM Balance takes a holistic approach to wellness, aiming to create and restore connections within the community and oneself. The boutique studio prioritizes an individualized approach with the small class sizes allowing for personal attention, providing assistance and adaptations. RM Balance also offers a weekly mat Pilates class taught in Spanish, providing greater accessibility and welcoming even more members into its growing community. To book a class, click here.Photo by Damira Kalajzic 
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MARU SAN
325 7th Street SE Chef Carlos Delgado has opened his newest concept, Maru San, in Eastern Market. Maru San offers Nikkei-cuisine and offer quick-serve style at the 25-seat counter. Guests can get excited for a variety of rolls, à la carte options, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information, click here.Photo by Rey Lopez
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PRIM’S CAFÉ
1847 7th Street NW Prim’s Cafe, Shaw’s newest spot for coffee, community, and a cozy third space is officially open. Prim’s Cafe is Black woman–owned cafe offering neighbors a warm, welcoming place to gather, connect, and start their day with intention. Prim’s is designed to feel like a neighborhood living room, drawing from the warmth of a Southern grandmother’s home. Prim’s Café serves specialty coffee made with beans sourced from Adee’s Coffee & Bar in Baltimore. The menu also includes a signature latte featuring house-made lavender syrup, a floral favorite that reflects the café’s bloom-inspired identity. For more information, click here.
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CANTON DISCO
1025 1st Street SE Canton Disco has officially opened in Navy Yard, in the space formerly home to Pho Junkies. This Cantonese-inspired restaurant is Designed to evolve throughout the day, Canton Disco offers dinner and late-night dining, takeout and delivery, and will expand to daytime café service this spring. This new restaurant is a partnership between Brian Schram, Timothy Yu, and Brent Kroll. At Canton Disco, Yu presents a menu inspired by Cantonese flavors, drawing from familiar concepts and reinterpreted with his own modern, playful twists. The dinner menu focuses on Cantonese BBQ, seafood, noodle dishes, and shareable plates suited for both small groups and larger gatherings. At Canton Disco, Kroll oversees a beverage program designed to pair with the menu across wine, beer, tea, and spirits. The cocktail list includes twelve tea-infused cocktails inspired by the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
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KATSUMI
1520 14th Street NW The Rhythm & Eats team has opened KATSUMI, a new Japanese restaurant in the heart of Logan Circle. The space is intimate and atmospheric, defined by soft lighting, subtle neon and thoughtfully curated Japanese-inspired artwork. KATSUMI focuses on high-quality sushi and shareable dishes served in a vibrant, composed setting. The restaurant is led by Michelin-starred chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino, with 2025 James Beard Semifinalist Andra “AJ” Johnson overseeing the dining experience as General Manager. The KATSUMI menu draws from familiar Japanese dishes, shaped with modern, traditional and unexpected touches. Highlights include Maki rolls, sashimi selections, hot dishes, and more. The beverage program introduces specially crafted cocktails, wine and a seasonally curated sake list. For more information, visit their website here.Photo by Scott Suchman
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ELEGANCIA
1280 4th Street NE Elegancia, the new Latin cocktail bar and food experience from Wilmer Valderrama and Daniella Senior, has opened at Union Market’s La Cosecha. Centered on culture, ritual, and community, Elegancia introduces a food-forward menu led by Chef Jova Urriola, alongside a dynamic cocktail program by Juan Coronado. Chef Urriola’s menu draws inspiration from Latin family traditions and shared-table dining, featuring dishes designed to be enjoyed together throughout the evening. A signature late-night offering, Sancocho, a smoked-broth stew with organic chicken, ñame, and sweet corn, will be served during last call as a nod to comforting family meals. Food menu pricing ranges from $12–$28. The cocktail program reflects the same layered, expressive approach to Latin flavors. Cocktails range from $13–$18.
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PURA VIDA MIAMI
7919 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD Pura Vida Miami has officially opened its first Maryland location in the space formerly home to Colada Shop in Potomac’s Cabin Village. Pura Vida’s mission is to establish a standard of health and wellness in the community by providing access to healthy and nutritious food. For more information, visit their website!
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BARTACO: PIKE & ROSE
11886 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD bartaco has officially opened in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development, to offer an upscale, yet relaxed dining experience inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and Southern California. The restaurant delivers a fresh take on upscale street food with a coastal vibe——tacos, rice bowls, poke, soups, salads, and desserts—as well as an extensive beverage menu with specialty cocktails made with fresh, juiced-to-order citrus. bartaco aims to provide the perfect spot for guests to escape and enjoy globally inspired tacos and bold flavors in a welcoming atmosphere. For more information, click here.
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CORK WINE BAR AND MARKET: CLEVELAND PARK
3504 Connecticut Avenue NW Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, owners of Cork Wine Bar, have expanded their wine bar and market to Cleveland Park, making it Cork’s third location. Cork Cleveland Park has 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, tastings, and private events, as well as storefront outdoor seating for 8. While this location is a smaller operation than its 14th Street predecessor, Cork Cleveland Park still has approximately 350 retail bottles of wine, and guests can enjoy any bottle on the shelf on site, plus a weekly revolving list of wines by-the-glass, an extensive curated selection of cheese, charcuterie, tinned fish, and small plates, and wine centric programming such as tastings, classes, pairing dinners, and special events. For more information, click here.
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BULLY SPANISH STEAKHOUSE
2033 M Street NW Bully Spanish Steakhouse is now open inside the St. Gregory Hotel, bringing a new neighborhood-driven Spanish steakhouse rooted in fire-forward cooking, generous hospitality, and a distinctly DC point of view. Executive Chef Nick Sharpe leads the kitchen. Bully reinterprets the familiar steakhouse format through a Spanish lens. Live-fire grilling anchors the menu, with beef, pork, and seafood cooked simply and confidently, complemented by classic Spanish dishes. Desserts like Basque cheesecake, flan, and churros round out an experience.
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