3143 N Street NW Chrys Kefalas has opened his new ice cream shop, Yala Greek Ice Cream. The new shop serves up scoops using farm-fresh cream and premium ingredients from the Mediterranean in the style the Greek island his family is from serves ice cream. Flavors include options such as Baklava, Cherry Studded, Rocky Road, and more. Listen to Tommy McFly and Chrys Kefalas talk about Yala on Foodie & The Beast here. For more information, visit their Instagram @yalagreekicecream.Photo from @yalagreekicecream Instagram

1223 Connecticut Avenue NW Antonis Karagounis and Chef Giovanni Orellana have opened a new restaurant, Selva, in Dupont Circle. Selva is a union between Karagoinis’ Mediterranean heritage and Orellana’s Latin American roots. Menu highlights include Ceviche del Pescado, Arroz Chaufa, Pollo Loco, and more. Tropical cocktails are curated by industry bar veteran, Dennis Garcia. Selva’s jungle-inspired interior is paired with an electric Latin nightlife energy that accentuates the thread between dinner and party. The atmosphere is both intimate and lively, with 53 seats inside and 15 on the outdoor patio. Selva aims to be more than a restaurant—it’s a celebration of Latin American culture, resilience, and creativity, all seen through a globally-inspired lens. For more information, click here.

269 19th Court, Arlington, VA Ian and Eric Hilton have opened a new all-day brasserie, Bar Colline, in Arlington’s National Landing. Chef Brandon L’Etoile serves up steak frites, croque madame, duck confit, and much more in this new sister restaurant to Cafe Colline. Guests can enjoy meals on the expansive patio in a setting that is much larger than Cafe Colline with 300 seats throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces. Bar Colline is open Sunday - Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit their website here.Photo from Bar Colline Instagram

1309 5th Street NE Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken has officially opened at Union Market. The joyful and flavor-packed pop-up concept is from husband and wife duo, Chef Reid Shilling and Sara Quinteros, and their team behind Shilling Canning Company. The fried chicken favorite promises craveable fried chicken and accompanying bites, plus economically-priced cocktails from the award-winning team. Fancy Ranch Amish Chicken is the pair’s love letter to the cult-favorite crispy fried chicken, and reimagined to be accessible, fun, and bursting with crunchy personality. For more information, click here. Photo by Farrah Skeiky

1815 Adams Mill Road NW Chacho, the bold and beloved jalapeño-infused aguardiente founded by DC entrepreneur Dan Ziegler, is turning up the heat this summer with the inaugural launch of Chacho Outpost, a spicy pop-up bar experience at the upstairs level of Le Mont Royal in Adams Morgan. The pop-up brings the energy and decor of Chaco’s South-American inspired tasting room right to the heart of Adams Morgan. The pop-up opens to the public on July 12th and will continue through September 27th. Throughout the summer, Chacho Outpost will transform the second floor of Le Mont Royal into a fiery retreat, complete with vibrant cocktails, spicy flavors, light bites, and the energy fit for such a unique liquor. Guests can sip on a rotating menu of specialty and classic cocktails, such as the Sassy Llama and Chacho-Rita, all showcasing the spicy jalapeño kick of Chacho’s signature spirit. A full bar of spirits, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available as well. For more information, click here.Photo Courtesy of Le Mont Royal

1245 H Street NE Chef and restaurateur Tim Ma, alongside managing partner Simon Atapan, Culinary Director Pablo Catalan, and Executive Chef  Mai Newman have opened a new restaurant, Sushi Sato, on H Street. The all-you-can-eat sushi experience serves sushi offerings ranging from $200 omakases to conveyer belt operations. Sushi Sato’s first floor features a full sushi bar display with seating for six or an intimate five seat cocktail bar offering an immersive experience for guests to the art of sushi craftsmanship. Beyond a wide range of a sushi offerings, the kitchen also serves up dishes rooted in Asian ingredients and transformed into delightful creations. The beverage program includes a range of sake, beer, and wine, as well as a selection of specialty cocktails. Sushi Sato is open Sunday - Thursday from 4:30 - 10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 - 11:00 p.m. For more information, visit their website here.Photo by Rachel Paraoan

125 Founders Avenue, Falls Church, VA Carey and Yuan Tang, the duo behind Rooster & Owl and Ellie Bird, have launched a new takeaway and delivery concept called Side Chick focused on bringing Asian American flavors to the nostalgia of fried chicken. Side Chick operates as a ghost kitchen out of Ellie Bird in Founder’s Row with no separate physical location. Side Chick focuses on the team’s fried chicken recipe with offerings of half chicken (four pieces) and whole chicken (eight pieces) plus chicken sandwiches, with three heat level options. Chicken orders come with bibingka, Filipino style cornbread, and guests are encouraged to try a variety of sides and sauces. The dessert menu includes takeaway pints of ice cream developed by executive pastry chef Corey Jamison, plus classic single-serving desserts with a twist. For more information, click here.

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 is this new DC location 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

300 Morse Street NE Tarì Trattoria, a new Amalfi-Coast inspired restaurant from Francesco Amodeo has officially opened at the Union Market District, located in the bottom floor of The Gantry. Tarì Trattoria is a small, 30-seat restaurant, with 40 additional seats planned for the outdoor area, that showcases Amodeo’s family recipes, focusing on locally sourced and rare seafood that is dry-aged on-site. Inspired by Amodeo's uncle, a fisherman on the Amalfi coast, Amodeo's menu showcases shareable aperitivo snacks and antipasti like Tartare di Pezzogna, Ricciola, Oro Rossa, and more. The cocktail program highlights classic Italian ingredients and Amodeo’s Italian herbal liqueurs, Don Ciccio & Figli. For more information, visit Tarì Trattoria’s Instagram @taritrattoriadc.Photo by Rey Lopez

325 Morse Street NE Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya has opened his new restaurant Karravaan in DC’s Union Market District. This new 3,696 square-foot concept draws inspiration from across Persian, Portuguese, Indian, Turkish, and Tibetan culinary traditions. The menu spotlights the connections between these industrious Silk Road cultures and the ancient, criss-crossing roots of their spice-laden cuisines. Menu highlights include Tibetan Momos, Forbidden Duck, Carne de Vinha d’Alhos, and more. Bar Manager Brian Swayze has created sips such as the Terracotta Warrior and A Phil For You. For more information, visit Karravaan’s website site here.Photo by Birch Thomas