8003 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD Six Ways To Sunday, a new boutique Sino-Siamese Dining & Highball Bar, has opened in Downtown Bethesda. Inspired by the soul of Bangkok's late-night food culture, this new concept specializes in Progressive Small Plates and artisan cocktails. Guests can discover a seamless blend of heritage Bangkok Cuisine and modern mixology within their curated sanctuary. Six Ways To Sunday aims to be the premier destination for dinner, happy hour, and fun Canto-Thai flavors in Maryland.

4936 Wisconsin Avenue NW Marv’s Dogs, the long-awaited new concept from Cork Wine Bar owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, has officially opened in Tenleytown. The nostalgia-driven hot dog shop is inspired by Diane Gross’ childhood memories of getting hot dogs with her father, Marv. The restaurant’s signature “Marv’s Favorite” pays tribute to those experiences with a classic Chicago-style hot dog topped with secret relish, onions, pickle, peppers, and celery salt on a potato poppyseed bun. The menu also reflects Pitts’ Detroit roots with the “Coney Island,” a Detroit-style dog topped for a limited time with Ben’s famous beef chili sauce onions, and mustard. Additional menu offerings include the NY Classic, Diane’s favorite MOPDOG, a veggie dog, skinny French fries, and desserts. Marv’s Dogs features seating for 35 guests inside plus additional patio seating.  The space features a fun downstairs space complete with arcade games, further leaning into the throwback spirit behind the concept. Marv’s Dogs will also offer beer, wine, seltzers, and a variety of cool canned soft drinks to complement the menu.

1150 17th Street NW James Beard Award-Winning restaurant from Chef Tyson Cole, Uchi, has made its DC debut in the 17xM building. The restaurant boasts 185 seats including 18 at the bar, 14 at the sushi counter, and two private dining rooms. The menu features hot and cold tastings, sushi, sashimi, makimono, yakimono, tempura and a seasonal omakase experience, all delivered with exceptional service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Uchi DC’s interior reflects its Asian roots, referencing the acclaimed 2000 Hong Kong film In the Mood for Love. It also takes inspiration from the location’s neighboring National Geographic Museum of Exploration. For more information, click here.Photo by Sophie Macaluso 

600 Montgomery Street, Alexandria, VA Hank's Pasta Bar, a charming trattoria nestled above Hank’s Oyster Bar in Old Town Alexandria, has officially opened for dine-in service. The elevated casual eatery blends an inventive chef-driven menu with an easy going sit-down dining experience that puts guests in charge. Chef Jamie Leeds (Hank’s Oyster Bar) has partnered with Chef Darren Norris (Shibuya) to launch the original concept. Hank’s Pasta Bar bridges the gap between elevated fast casual, like Norris’s Shibuya, and full-service dining, like Leeds’s Hank’s Oyster Bar, creating a format that feels both new and familiar.  Diners order electronically at the table, but unlike fast casuals, food and beverages are delivered on plateware, and a server is on site at all times. The restaurant-inside-a-restaurant, which previously operated exclusively for takeout and delivery, now welcomes guests to dine in with a full bar, including Italian wines and craft cocktails, while maintaining its focus on traditional Italian fare with contemporary touches–including a build-your-own bowl experience. 

6910 Fleetwood Road, McLean, VA Café Monet, a new concept in the Berlage Center of The Arts, is a gathering place where art and daily life intersect. The concept is set beneath a glass rotunda, surrounded by three contemporary art galleries showcasing rotating exhibitions of living artists, as well as a working ceramics studio where classes and resident artists create throughout the day. The café sits at the center, inviting guests to move seamlessly between viewing art, taking a class, and enjoying a meal. The Pan-European-inspired concept extends this artistic sensibility into its design and menu, creating an environment where food, conversation, and creativity intertwine.Photo by Rey Lopez

3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW Tucked into a historic cobblestone alley in Georgetown, Ryan Ratino has opened his latest concept, Ox & Olive Steakhouse, in Georgetown. The kitchen blends timeless steakhouse traditions with Ratino’s signature refined-yet-playful approach, and reflects both a return to the chef’s Midwestern roots and an exciting new chapter for one of the region’s most dynamic culinary voices. The group’s signature James Beard-recognized service will be present, along with a martini and cocktail program from Press Club founder, Will Patton. To make a reservation, click here.Photo by Rey Lopez

1342 U Street NW Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails, is a new Himalayan-inspired cocktail bar from restaurateur Dipesh Acharya that blends the energy of Nepal’s capital with DC’s evolving nightlife scene. Centered around a highly original beverage program led by Head Bartender José Cox, the concept highlights house-made cordials, infusions, and ingredients sourced directly from Nepal, with signature drinks like a clarified Mango Lassi cocktail, a spiced Himalayan Old Fashioned, and a Timur Collins. Chef Shiva Nepal's focused menu of elevated Nepali tapas complements the bar. The intimate, design-forward space—featuring traditional Nepali elements and seating for approximately 35 guests—aims to create a lively, immersive destination with DJs and rotating programming.Photo by Ashraya Photography

1827 Adams Mill Road NW Jill Tyler and Jon Sybert closed up their critically acclaimed restaurant, Tail Up Goat, last year to make way for Rye Bunny, a new rigorously seasonal and hospitality-forward counter-service restaurant, which has officially opened at the same address. Drawing from folk craft traditions, the 84-seat space has been revitalized by EDIT AT STREETSENSE, featuring a warm, layered design anchored by rag rugs, patchwork tile floors, vintage chairs, and an eclectic art collection, all illuminated by string lights and paper lanterns. Inspired by time spent staging at genre-bending, fine-casual restaurant Birdie's in Austin, TX, Tyler and Sybert are bringing the innovative model to their hometown, setting a new bar for elevated counter-service dining in D.C. Rye Bunny showcases hyper-seasonal, craveable dishes with an unexpected twist—Sybert’s culinary hallmark. Drawing on relationships with the farmers and purveyors he has worked with over two decades, Sybert’s weekly-changing menu highlights ingredients from the very food system he has helped shape, working closely with producers to fine-tune what they grow. While Rye Bunny’s counter service model primarily prioritizes walk-ins, two tables per night will be available to reserve through OpenTable.Photo by Scott Suchman

1078 Wisconsin Avenue NW PopUp Bagels, the viral bagel shop, has officially opened a new location in Georgetown. Guests can excited for this unique take on a bagel shop, where the bagels aren’t cut; you simply rip, dip, and eat! This new location is part of a major expansion across the US, with another DMV location opening in Bethesda soon. For more information, visit their website here.

911 King Street, Alexandria, VA One of Old Town Alexandria’s most beloved dining institutions is entering an exciting new era. The Majestic has officially reopened under the ownership and creative direction of Chef Santiago Lopez, designed to honor its legacy while introducing a fresh, chef-driven vision. Lopez’s new menu reflects his love for bright, layered flavors and thoughtful composition. His cooking is grounded in classic French foundations, then brought to life with Mediterranean elements. In addition to dinner service, The Majestic will offer lunch, weekend brunch, and weekday happy hour. Complementing the food program is a thoughtfully curated cocktail and beverage menu designed to match the restaurant’s layered, approachable style. For more information, click here.Photo from The Majestic VA Instagram