Discover the best Feast of the Seven Fishes dinners in Washington DC this holiday season. From luxurious Christmas Eve tasting menus at Fiola DC to family-style communal gatherings at Centrolina and Ruse, embrace this Italian-American seafood tradition. Find flexible December dining options at Hank’s Oyster Bar and The Salt Line to shake up your usual holiday dinner routine.
James Beard semifinalist Chef Keem Hughley brings his renowned talent to SYN Dupont Lounge and Bar in Washington DC, offering an surprisingly affordable menu featuring $16 wings and $8 loaded fries.
Find the best Thanksgiving in Washington DC 2025, from dine-in reservations at top restaurants to chef-prepared Thanksgiving to-go meals. Your complete guide to DC Thanksgiving dinners, holiday events, and ways to give back.
Terra Gaucha, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse, is opening a new location in Rockville, MD, at the Twinbrook Quarter. This new restaurant will offer a full churrasco experience with tableside-carved meats and a gourmet salad bar. Opening December 2025.
Discover Taquería Xochi, Navy Yard’s “mouthwatering” new Mexican restaurant from female founders Chef Teresa Padilla and Geraldine Mendoza.
Find authentic Thai street food in Washington DC at Rimtang in Georgetown. From savory Papaya Salad Ee-Sahn and classic Pad Thai to rich Panang Curry, this new spot from the owner of Kyojin Sushi serves fresh, high-quality dishes run by Chef Peter Kannasute and his mother, ‘Mama’ Prapit, who brings flavors from Bangkok.
Life Alive Organic Café opens its first Virginia location in Ballston, Arlington, on November 12th. The new cafe at 818 N. Quincy St. will offer healthy grain bowls, salads, smoothies, and espresso, plus opening day giveaways for the first 100 guests.
Wonder, the popular DC-area food platform, opens its first Maryland location in College Park. Get meals from Bobby Flay, José Andrés, and Marcus Samuelsson in one order. Wonder College Park offers dine-in, pickup, and free delivery.
Find the best Veterans Day 2025 free meals and military discounts in the DMV. See the full list of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia restaurants honoring service members, including Fogo de Chão, Founding Farmers, Le Diplomate, and more.
Get ready, DC! Isla, a new fine-dining restaurant, and Goodlove, a chic cocktail lounge, are now open in Midtown Center. Experience elevated island fare, live-fire cooking, and a sexy, music-driven nightlife scene from the team behind Toronto’s hottest spots.
Get ready, Washington DC! A breathtaking new destination has arrived, promising an unforgettable rooftop lobby high above the city streets. I recently attended a media preview, and it’s truly awesome! REALM Rooftop Bar & Lounge, brought to life by Frontier Development & Hospitality Group, is now open in Shaw and quickly becoming the talk of …
Georgetown welcomes Ox & Olive in early 2026, a new steakhouse from Michelin-starred Chef Ryan Ratino, promising a serious yet approachable dining experience.
In a city obsessed with lists, rankings, and the next big thing, the annual roundup of “best restaurants”—however well-intentioned—often misses the true heart of our culinary scene. While we celebrate the establishments listed in Post’s Top 40 Dining Destinations (read here if you want), this city is teeming with neighborhood gems, authentic haunts, and quietly …
Washington DC’s newest restaurants bring Latin American feasts, African superfoods, Japanese omakase, and Indian-Nepali fusion to neighborhoods across the city. From Selva’s Peruvian-inspired plates to Florería Atlántico’s World’s 50 Best Bars recognition, these fresh openings prove the capital’s dining scene keeps getting stronger with authentic flavors and creative approaches.
Proper Bar DC in Mount Vernon Triangle blends refined American bistro cuisine, craft cocktails, and timeless design for an elevated yet approachable dining experience. Enjoy happy hour specials, dry-aged burgers, and luxury living at Crosby Apartments. Reservations open October 17th.
