11886 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD bartaco will be coming soon to North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development, to offer an upscale, yet relaxed dining experience inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and Southern California. The restaurant will deliver a fresh take on upscale street food with a coastal vibe——tacos, rice bowls, poke, soups, salads, and desserts—as well as an extensive beverage menu with specialty cocktails made with fresh, juiced-to-order citrus. bartaco aims to provide the perfect spot for guests to escape and enjoy globally inspired tacos and bold flavors in a welcoming atmosphere. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Spring 2025 224 7th Street SE Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, Lobby Bar will be debuting this spring, offering a refined yet playful take on classic American fare and expertly crafted cocktails. The 2000 square-foot restaurant is designed with the goal of being a gathering place for all. Lobby Bar will blend sophistication with a welcoming, lively atmosphere. The reimagined space will include 18 bar seats, cozy booths, a communal table for larger parties, and patio seating for dining alfresco. Their innovative menu will showcase elevated American favorites with a modern twist, while the bar program leans into both classic and creative cocktails. Lobby Bar will also be sourcing many ingredients from the historic Eastern Market. For more information, visit their Instagram here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Spring 2025 1337 Connecticut Avenue NW Renowned hotelier Jason Pomeranc will be unveiling his latest venture, SIXTY DC, a destination poised to revolutionize the city's hospitality scene with SIXTY’s commitment to defying the ordinary, this Spring. SIXTY DC promises to be more than just a hotel; it aims to be a dynamic hub where culture, cuisine, and community converge. To create the unparalleled food & beverage offering for SIXTY DC, Pomeranc partnered with renowned restaurateur Hanif Harji. SIXTY DC will feature Casamara, a gorgeous restaurant capturing the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, and Reynold's, a stylish, electric cocktail bar elevated by intricately crafted cocktails and impeccable beverage knowledge. At SIXTY DC, guests will embark on a journey through internationalism, with echoes of New York, Paris, and London woven seamlessly into the hotel rooms and food & beverage offerings. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Fall 2025 1150 17th Street NW James Beard Award-Winning restaurant from Chef Tyson Cole, Uchi, will be making its DC debut this Fall in the 17xM building. The restsurant will boast 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 will reflect its Asian roots, referencing the acclaimed 2000 Hong Kong film In the Mood for Love. It will also take inspiration from the location’s neighboring National Geographic Museum of Exploration. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: March 2025 600 H Street NE Dolcezza, the iconic gelato and coffee shop, is kicking off its expansion plans with a new location on H Street opening this March. This will mark the sixth outpost for the award-winning local shop, known for its small batch gelato and craft coffee program. The new shop will have indoor seating for 18 guests plus additional seating in the lobby of the Apollo’s building. The new H Street location will debut a Dolcezza Soft Serve program that will launch with two flavors: Pistachio and Dulce de Leche.  Also making their way to the rotating soft serve menu will be flavors like Sambayon, Lemon Meringue, Nocciola, and Single Origin Chocolate. The soft serve flavors will be served alongside Dolcezza’s signature 20-flavor gelato menu, fresh roasted coffee from Unido, which roasts coffee inside Dolcezza’s Union Market factory, pastries from local favorite Pluma Bakery, and ceremonial grade matcha from Rocky’s Matcha. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: April 2025 610 Water Street SW Fish Shop, a new restaurant by the Artfarm team, will be opening on The Wharf this April. The restaurant is a celebration of the region’s history and seafaring culture. Fish Shop will source from local fishermen and will highlight local makers and artisans in both design and community-building programs. Sustainability is at the forefront of Fish Shop’s practices, with the table tops and lamps made of recycled plastic and glass, respectively, and whole-fish butchering happening onsite to reduce waste. Ria Montes will lead the culinary program. 

PROJECTED OPENING: May 2025 4916 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD Silver Spring’s Ooh La La Bakery will be opening a new location in Downtown Bethesda this May. Guests can get excited for authentic French goods and coffee served daily. Menu highlights include Galette Des Rois, Pumpkin Pie, Spinach & Swiss Quiche, and more. For more information, visit their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Summer 2025 176 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA Chef Victor Albisu will be opening Electric Bull, a boutique steakhouse, in his hometown of Vienna, Virginia next Summer. Electric Bull will build on Albisu’s legacy as an award-winning steakhouse chef. The 2,500-square-foot steakhouse will feature 80 seats for dine-in service, including a full-service bar and a front patio. Electric Bull will showcase a full-service steakhouse experience, beginning with a raw bar featuring crudos, ceviches, carpaccios, and tartares. Oysters will be available dressed raw or grilled. Decadent fugazetta pizza, a double-crusted Argentine specialty piled high with caramelized onions and mozzarella, will stand out as an option for bread service. Eggs will be available throughout the day, in indulgent omelets, scrambles, fried egg platters, and steak and eggs, with elevated toppings like caviar and truffles. Red meat will be at the heart of the Electric Bull menu, with an array of both classic and non-traditional steakhouse cuts such as hanger steaks, teres major, picaña, flank and flat iron steaks, South American-style short ribs, and a family-recipe house-made chorizo. For more information, visit their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Spring 2025 300 K Street NW The team behind Proper 21 will be opening a new elevated concept called, Proper Bar, in Mount Vernon Triangle next year. This 5,630 square-foot concept will be more elegant than its predecessor and will offer craft cocktails and savory entrees. The space will seat 150 guests inside and 25 guests outside. More information to come. For updates, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2025 620 Maine Street SW Urban Roast, the beloved family-owned restaurant and cocktail bar known for its festive atmosphere, is opening its second location at The Wharf early next year. Urban Roast aims to elevate the dining experience with its renowned "Rose Room." The new venue will feature an expansive indoor/outdoor bar and boast the largest patio at the Wharf, spanning 1,600 square-feet. Nestled within “The Green,” one of the neighborhood's lush parklets, the outdoor space includes a charming marble fountain and stunning waterfront views. Guests can enjoy a communal fire pit for s’mores and cozy gatherings while the interior showcases Urban Roast's signature decorative greenery, hanging roses, and vibrant neon signs. For more information, click here.