PROJECTED OPENING: Late Fall 2026 2121 1st Street SW Carlos Delgado, the in-demand Peruvian chef behind Michelin-starred Causa and hand-roll bar Maru San — will be bringing a breezy coastal Latin showpiece, Brisa, to Buzzard Point near Audi Field, from Eaternity Hospitality (the Wharf's La Vie and Kinfolk) this Fall. Expect ceviche, barbacoa ribs, and lomo saltado, with cocktails from Bolivian bar director Paola Salinas. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Winter 2026 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Chandelier, an ultra-luxe 180-seat steakhouse and seafood concept inspired by globally recognized, experience-driven fine-dining restaurants in London, Turkey and Dubai, will open just steps from the White House, Old Post Office tower and more. The space will be lined in black marble and crimson leather, with 23 chandeliers, concierge-style host stand, waterfall and fireplace feature, grand piano for regular live music, and with a kitchen led by Executive Chef John White. Chandelier will offer an eclectic and expansive menu that enlivens steakhouse staples and seafood classics with Spanish, Asian, French, Italian and Latin American flavors and cooking methods. For more information, visit their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2027 88 District Square SW Test Chef Jaspratap "Jassi" Bindra will be making his return to DC early next year with Maati, a regionally focused Indian restaurant, at The Wharf. Maati will draw inspiration from the diverse culinary traditions of India, taking guests on a journey across the country's distinct regions through an ambitious menu, creative cocktail program and richly layered interiors with furniture, upholstery and design elements handcrafted in India. Rather than presenting Indian cuisine as a singular culinary identity, the restaurant will celebrate the distinctive flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques found across the country. The menu will balance familiar favorites with lesser-known regional specialties, each thoughtfully reinterpreted through Bindra's contemporary approach.