PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2025 14385 Newbrook Drive, Chantilly, VA Farmside Kitchen, a new fast casual Americana-style eatery that aims to bring together a love of great-tasting, farm-fresh foods with a thoughtful and sustainable approach to the health of the planet, will be opening in the space formerly home to Farm Truck Pizza & Greens in Chantilly early next year. This new Virginia Location will be Farmside Kitchen’s second location, after initially opening in North Carolina. The grains and greens bowl-forward menu is crafted with wholesome, fully customizable menu items that meet a range of dietary considerations, from keto to vegan and everything in between.   Farmside Kitchen will feature Americana-style fresh foods made with nutrient rich, locally sourced ingredients from trusted partners and farmers, at an affordable price. For more information, visit their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: September 2024 1100 Rhode Island Avenue NW Dog Daze Social Club, a new hospitality concept with a restaurant and adjoining dog-friendly garden, will be opening in Logan Circle this month. Guests can enjoy food and drinks in the café and restaurant or socialize and play with their furry companions in the 6,000 square foot dog-friendly garden. Some food offerings at Dog Daze Social Club include coffee, smoothies, açaí bowls, pizza, sandwiches, and more. Dog Daze will be the first restaurant in DC to feature Lost Barrel Brewing, the winner of the Virginia Craft Beer Cup. Additionally, a menu of handcrafted cocktails created by DC cocktail veteran Lukas B. Smith will also be available. The dog-friendly garden will feature mature trees and brand-new synthetic turf, which is cleaned daily, ensuring a fun and safe environment for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Additionally, Dog Daze will offer a selection of specialized treats made just for dogs. For more information, visit their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Late 2024 1155 Dahlia Street NW Giulio Adriani will be opening a second location of his concept, Slice & Pie, at the Parks at Walter Reed later this year. Guests can get excited for an expanded menu at this new location, with menu options such as paninis, pizza, smash burgers, and more. This new location will have 26 seats for guests to sit and enjoy their food, making it larger than it’s U Street predecessor. For more information, visit Slice & Pie’s website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Late 2024 7730 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA Sisters Thai will be opening its fifth and largest location in the DC metro area adjacent to Capital One Hall later this year. The menu will include a mix of authentic Thai street-food dishes, specialty curry bowls, a developed drinks menu, and an outpost of the group’s Magnolia Boutique Dessert Bar & Coffee. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: October 2024 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA La Tingeria, Northern Virginia’s beloved taqueria, will be opening its third location at Port City Brewing Company this October, making it Port City’s first time partnering with a full time restaurant. The menu will feature Chef David Peña’s signature items, as well as brand new items for guests to enjoy. La Tongeria aims to create a natural pairing between tacos and craft beer. For more information, visit Port City Brewing Company’s Website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Fall 2024 333 G Street NW Chef Pepe Moncayo will be opening his latest culinary venture, Arrels, at Arlo DC this Fall. Arrels, meaning "roots" in Catalan, will be a modern Spanish restaurant deeply connected to Moncayo's heritage, celebrating ties to Barcelona, Sant Celoni, Blanes, and various Spanish regions. The menu will offer a contemporary take on classic Spanish dishes, including tapas, composed plates, and signature beverages like sangria and gin and tonics. Featuring a state-of-the-art Spanish oven and grill fueled by charcoal. Arrels will showcase a variety of dishes from whole fishes to charred vegetables, enhancing natural flavors with traditional Spanish techniques. Chef Moncayo aims to create an inviting space where guests can savor the essence of Spanish cuisine.Photo by Leading DC

PROJECTED OPENING: Winter 2024 1328 4th Street NE The team behind Jane Jane will be opening a new destination cocktail bar, Bar Betsie, in DC’s Union Market District this Winter. Bar Betsie will offer a menu of thoughtfully crafted cocktails, wines, beers and bar snacks, inside a striking and intimate space. Bar Betsie aims to be a soulful, unpretentious gathering place for guests. Neon accents will play off mirrored walls, wood paneling and a dramatic sculptural ceiling. There will be four intimate booths, an extensive banquette, a 14-seat bar and an outdoor patio space.

PROJECTED OPENING: Winter 2024 1800 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA Sunday Morning Bakehouse will be opening its first Northern Virginia location in McLean's Heming development this Winter. This family and female-owned elevated bakery will occupy 3,100 square-feet of ground space. Guests can get excited to enjoy Handmade Croissants, Seasonal Breads and Pastries, Special Occasion Cakes, and much more. For more information, visit their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Winter 2024 967 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda, MD A new Japanese-inspired restaurant, Mui, will be opening at North Bethesda's Pike & Rose in the space formerly home to The Block this Winter. This 8,506 square-foot restaurant will feature non-traditional Japanese dishes as well as traditional kaiseki, sushi, omakase from Japan (which will be the highlight of Mui). Some additional menu options will be seafood and meat cooked on a Robata grill. The food menu will be complemented by an agave, scotch, and sake menu curated by a highly trained mixologist. More information to come as the opening is closer. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Winter 2024 734 15th Street NW Ned's Club Washington DC, an elite downtown club, will be opening this Winter in the space formerly home to Riggs Bank and American Security and Trust Company. This new DC location will be Ned's Club's fourth location, and it will be its first club-only location that caters only to its members. In DC, Ned's Club will boast two private restaurants, Loft Restaurant and Rooftop Terrace. Applications to become a member of Ned's Club opens in May, with fee and number of members TBD. Ned's Club was founded by Nick Jones and Ron Burkle. The theme at Ned'c Club DC will be “roaring 20’s”. For more information, visit their website here.