10 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA Cooper Mill, a market, tavern, and event space housed in one of Old Town's last waterfront warehouses, is now open in Alexandria. Named after the former mill on the site and the craftsmen who worked inside it, Cooper Mill preserves the charm of the brick warehouse, built in1856 as a manufacturing plant to create barrels for the Alexandria Flour Company and later serving as a Civil War mess hall for the Union Army. The two-story, 6,400 square-foot warehouse encompasses a market offering grab and go breakfast foods and coffee, sandwiches, soups, prepared foods, fresh breads and baked goods from Landini’s various locations, as well as beer, wine and other high demand market items; a casual tavern on the first floor, featuring a relaxed vibe surrounded by repurposed materials from the building; and a private event space on the second floor with lots of light, exposed brick, balconies with views of the park and river, repurposed roof trusses and flooring, and the capacity for up to 120 people. For more information, click here.Photo from Cooper Mill Website

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, has officially opened in the space formerly home to Farm Truck Pizza & Greens in Chantilly. This new Virginia Location is 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 features 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.

4915 St. Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, MD Owner Michael Romeo has opened a new restaurant and lounge, On St. Elmo, in Downtown Bethesda. This new concept is a blend between a restaurant and a live entertainment venue, aiming to bring more nightlife options to the Downtown Bethesda area. Guests can get excited for good food, dancing, live music, and much more at On St. Elmo. The 7,800 square-foot space can seat up to 50 guests. For more information, visit their website here.Photo from On St. Elmo’s Website

8484 Westpark Drive, Tysons, VA Since quietly opening its doors in August, 801 Chophouse Tysons Corner  has been delighting guests with its exceptional selection of aged USDA Prime cuts, plus select Japanese and domestic Wagyu beef, in addition to extraordinary service. Evoking the charm & vibrancy of a 1920s New York-style steakhouse, 801 Chophouse Tysons Corner invites guests into a timeless realm full of sleek and sophisticated finishes. With dark cherry and brass motifs throughout, the space is highlighted by a striking oval bar surrounded by high-backed booths, a lavish wine tower, a large gold leaf hand crafted bull in the center of the main dining area and eye-catching portraits depicting the evolution of the bull by Pablo Picasso. Complementing the meat program is a carefully curated daily fresh sheet, in-house pastry desserts, an impressive selection of small-batch bourbons and scotches, and an award-winning wine list. For more information, visit their website here.Photo by Nina Palazzolo

1828 L Street NW A new Jewish deli from brothers, Harley and Aaron Magden, has opened in DC. After openings their first location in Maryland’s Howard County, Mikey & Mel’s aims to bring Jewish delicacies to the nation’s capital, in an ode to their father and grandfather, whom the deli is named after. The large menu at Mikey & Mel’s features highlights such as breakfast hash plates, smoked fish platters, a serve yourself pickle bar, and much more. Guests can also enjoy counter service at the deli counter. Mikey & Mel’s offers breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit their website here.Photo by Rey Lopez

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