211 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD The highly anticipated Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, opened in historic Frederick, Maryland. While keeping the grandeur of the building, but updating with a chic, minimalist design, Visitation Hotel  serves as a gathering place and dining destination for visitors and locals alike within its sustainably revitalized property, featuring 65 intimate guest rooms. Visitation is the first hotel in downtown Frederick in 50 years. Dining at the hotel has been conceptualized by the James Beard-nominated and Frederick local Bryan Voltaggio, in partnership with his brother, Michael Voltaggio, in a restaurant called Wye Oak Tavern. For more information, visit their website here.

333 G Street NW Arlo Hotels has officially opened Arlo Washington DC, making it the hotel brand’s seventh property and its first in the nation’s capital. The hotel features art installations from Jasmine Arakel. Arlo hotels aims to create immersive, culturally rich experiences for its guests. Guests of the hotel can prepare their palates for the Spanish farmhouse vibes of Arrels, their new restaurant, and get ready to savor the city from ART DC, their year-round rooftop,  coming soon to the hotel. For more information, visit their website here.Photo from Arlo Washington DC Website

1506 19th Street NW Will Patton and Devin Kennedy have opened a new record bar and cocktail lounge in Dupont Circle. Press Club offers two experiences that are inspired by the A & B sides of a record. For those who want the comfort of classics, they can enjoy the a la carte “Track List” menu (8 - 12 cocktails; rotates bi-annually). For those who are looking for a more deep-cut and curated experience, they can enjoy the “Play List” menu (4 cocktail flights; rotates bi-monthly). The cocktails are inspired by songs Patton and Kennedy love and arranged to resemble the flow of a record. To hear more about Press Club, listen to Will and Devin on Foodie and The Beast here. For additional information, visit their website here.Photo by Rey Lopez

1287 4th Street NE Restaurateur Keith McNally, has officially opened an outpost of his classic New York style tavern and bar, Minetta Tavern, known for its vintage feel and Parisian menu in DC’s Union Market District. Some menu highlights at Minetta Tavern include Grilled Island Creek Oysters, with pancetta, Fresno chili butter, panko breadcrumbs, Soupe à l’Oignon with Gruyère and baguette, Coq au Vin with housemade gnocchi, chantarelle mushrooms, guanciale, shaved black truffles, Brook Trout, and more. Above the restaurant is the Lucy Mercer Bar, featuring an indulgent menu of finger foods, small plates, cocktails, and French wine. Its decor is inspired by 18th-century French aesthetics, a striking contrast to the 20th-Century American tavern below. Photo by Corry Arnold

8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace, Chevy Chase, MDColin McClimans and Danilo Simic, the founders of D.C.'s New American resturant Nina May, have opened a new concept in Chevy Chase. Elena James is an all-day concept that offers dishes with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This 5,000 square-foot restaurant aims to redfine what a neighborhood restaurant can be.; For more information, visit their website here.Photo by Deb Lindsey

2004 Wisconsin Avenue NW Chef Danny Lledo has opened El Taller del Xiquet, in the first floor of his Glover Park restaurant, Xiquet. With just 14 seats, this new concept offers intimate dining for guests in twos or in communal seating. The à la carte menu explores the ingredients and flavors of Spain’s coastal Valencian region through seasonal, shareable selections showcasing the finest seafood, proteins and produce sourced directly from family purveyors. Guests can get excited for award-winning paellas and generous fideuàs, served tableside; and a range of proteins and produce that reflect the region’s rich agricultural landscape.Photo by Scott Suchman

417 Morse Street NE Exclusive to Yellow in Union Market, Michael Rafidi has introduced a new “All The Kebabs” menu, featuring a rotating selection of kabobs and meze. The opening rotation will feature six options ranging in price from $26 - $32. The inspiration for this new concept is Rafidi’s grandfather. Guests can also get excited for a $75 per person tasting menu. Yellow: All The Kebabs is open Tuesday - Saturday from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. For more information, click here.Photo by Rey Lopez

201 East Capitol Street SE Quill & Crumb is the new Folger café, located in the Great Hall. Enjoy lunch, baked goods, and snacks alongside coffee and tea service during the day, and a full-service bar and light bites in the evening. The seasonal menu includes shareable snack plates of cheese, charcuterie, and dips; soups, salads, and sandwiches; and a variety of coffees, teas, and baked goods. The bar offers beer, wine, local cider, and assorted seasonal cocktails. Guests can dine at the tables, banquette seating, high tops, or lounge area. Quill & Crumb is open at 11:00 a.m. whenever the Folger Building is open. For more information, click here.

2505 Wisconsin Avenue NW Chef Daniel Perron and Luca Giovannini have opened a new Italian steakhouse, Divino, in The Glover Park Hotel. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Divino, with menu highlights including Housemade Foccacia, Acqua Pazza, Agnolotti Del Plin, and much more. The steaks at Divino undergo a controlled aging process, which intensifies the flavor and tenderness of the meat. Chef Perron will change the menu often, so guests always have something new to try. A highlight at Divino is their pasta counter, where guests can watch the pastas being made. In warmer months, guests can enjoy their meals in the 60 seat patio, and eventually enjoy the rooftop, opening at the hotel next year. Guests can also enjoy fine wines with their meals. For more information, click here.

7730 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA Sisters Thai has opened its fifth and largest location in the DC metro area adjacent to Capital One Hall in Tysons Virginia. The menu includes 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.Photo from Sisters Thai Instagram