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Updated April 2025
Food & Drink
Newly Opened Restaurants
Tapori, a new communal Indian street food restaurant, opened its doors on H Street in March. It is the latest venture from the team behind Daru, featuring flavors from across India, particularly the southern and Himalayan regions. The restaurant will provide a casual, social dining experience with shared plates and bold, spicy flavors.
Sagrada, a new restaurant by Knead Hospitality + Design, offers an eight-course tasting menu designed to mimic a psychedelic journey. The experience includes immersive storytelling, ceremonial elements and dishes featuring mushrooms like shiitake and lion’s mane. A portion of the proceeds supports psychedelic research at Johns Hopkins.
Stephen Starr has revitalized The Occidental, a historic DC restaurant that opened in 1906 near the White House. The menu features American classics like glazed Virginia ham and lamb chops with mint jelly, while the cocktail list spotlights six variations of the martini. The 14,000-square-foot space is decorated with murals and velvet furnishings, paying homage to its past.
River Club DC has introduced The Lobby, a new bar featuring craft cocktails and waterfront views of the Potomac. Guests can enjoy a prix fixe brunch, happy hour and exclusive food and beverage menus.
Kata, a new supper club in Chinatown, brings an upscale dining experience with a focus on omakase and inventive cocktails. The intimate space blends Japanese and French influences, offering a sophisticated ambiance for late-night dining and entertainment.
Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong’s highly anticipated restaurant Elmina is now open in Washington, DC, bringing a refined take on West African cuisine to the city’s dining scene. The vibrant new spot, located in Union Market, showcases dishes inspired by Ghanaian flavors, paired with an innovative cocktail program.
Willowsong, the latest addition to the Wharf, showcases Mid-Atlantic flavors with dishes like Rappahannock oysters, Chesapeake rockfish and house-made fennel agnolotti. Executive Chef Kat Petonito focuses on using regional ingredients such as bay leaf and pawpaw.
From the team behind Jane Jane, Bar Betsie is to open this winter in the Union Market. Inspired by co-owner JP Sabatier's lively Puerto Rican mother, the bar aims to emulate her vivacious energy and welcoming hospitality. The bar will offer cocktails, beer, wine and finger foods.
Dupont Coffee Collective brings a curated selection of specialty coffees from local roasters to the heart of Dupont Circle. With a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship, the new spot offers freshly roasted brews, espresso drinks and a rotating lineup of artisanal pastries.
A new organic café, Life Alive, opened and emphasizes plant-based, wellness-focused dining, using locally sourced ingredients to create nourishing, vibrant meals. Their mission is to inspire health and sustainability within the community through mindful, health-conscious choices.
© Waldorf Astoria
Cherry Blossom Teas
The Fairmont is celebrating cherry blossom season with an elegant Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, featuring Japanese-inspired treats and seasonal teas. Guests can enjoy sakura macarons, matcha-infused pastries and cherry blossom scones paired with premium teas in the hotel’s stunning courtyard.
Cherry blossom tea is back at Peacock Alley in the Waldorf Astoria. High tea is served Friday through Sunday with reservations. The menu showcases seasonal favorites, such as raspberry French macaroons, cherry orange scones, cherry financiers and an assortment of other finger foods. Beverages include a wide tea selection and champagne enhancements are available.
The Pendry elevates afternoon tea with its Cherry Blossom Boozy Tea. Featuring floral-inspired cocktails alongside a selection of teas, the menu includes crafted sweets and savory bites that celebrate the flavors of spring. This experience offers a vibrant and indulgent twist on cherry blossom season.
Opening Soon
A new French-Mediterranean restaurant has arrived at Farragut Square in Spring 2025. Barbouzard will feature a sophisticated menu that blends classic Mediterranean dishes with contemporary twists. The design will reflect an upscale ambiance, aiming to provide an elegant environment.
Atlas Brew Works will open its third DC location in the Bridge District in early 2025. The space will include a large taproom, brewery operations and food from DMV staple Andy's Pizza.
Bar Angie, an upcoming concept from the Balos Restaurant Group, will open in DC’s West End as an upscale brasserie. This new spot will bring an elevated dining experience with a brasserie-style menu and refined ambiance to the neighborhood.
Karravaan, a new Indian restaurant from the team behind RASA, is to open in Union Market, bringing a vibrant mix of traditional and modern Indian flavors to the area. With a focus on bold spices and inventive dishes, the spot aims to add an exciting culinary destination to D.C.’s thriving food scene.
Urban Roast is expanding to the Wharf in 2025. Known for its stylish decor, this new location will bring its signature blend of cozy café vibes, creative cocktails and shared plates to the waterfront.
Right Proper Brewing is set to open a third location, a 180-seat pub, this summer in Northeast DC.
Fish Shop, a Scottish seafood spot favored by King Charles III, is opening its first U.S. location at The Wharf in April. Operated by Artfarm, the restaurant will feature a locally sourced menu by chef Ria Montes, including crab crumpet and lobster taglierini.
Hotels
Brand New Openings
Canal House of Georgetown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
March 2025
Taking inspiration from the iconic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, a five-story former office building has been combined with adjacent townhouses to create a 107-key property under Marriott’s Tribute portfolio. Located in the heart of charming Georgetown, amenities include the lobby’s C+O Lounge, a private courtyard, library lounge, fitness center and two two-bedroom rowhouses.
Arlo Washington, DC
November 2024
Arlo Hotels has just debuted its seventh hotel and first in Washington, DC near Judiciary Square. The 12-story, 445-room hotel incorporates and preserves the city’s oldest conventional apartment building, the Harrison, which has stood since 1882. Arlo Washington, DC boasts a pool and year-round rooftop lounge, ART DC, as well as Arrels, a Spanish farmhouse restaurant and bar helmed by award-winning DC chef Pepe Moncayo.
Placemakr NoMa
Placemakr
Summer 2024
A curated line of apartment-hotel properties, Placemakr has expanded its presence in the nation’s capital. Their signature, flexible, tech-forward experience caters to nightly, short- and long-term stays, as well as business, group and extended-stay travelers. New locations include Coda on Half in the Navy Yard, adding to their existing portfolio across the city, including Dupont Circle.
New Rebrands
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Washington, DC / NY Avenue
January 2025
Following a full renovation, the former Quality Inn & Suites features complimentary hot breakfast buffet, a 24-hour hot beverage bar, fitness center, business center and free wireless internet access.
Le Meridien Madison
Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison
September 2024
Steps from the White House and energy of Logan Circle, the boutique Madison Hotel joined the Marriott portfolio, rebranded as Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison. The property has undergone an expansive $15 million renovation of the lobby, communal spaces and guestrooms to reflect the Golden Age of travel. Lady Madison, the hotel’s signature restaurant and cocktail lounge, features a revamped menu inspired by French cuisine and local flavor.
The Quincy
The Quincy Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
September 2024
The former Sonder the Quincy rebranded under Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection, marking the first Ascend property in the DC market. The 99-key property, within walking distance of The White House, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, reopened following renovations to the lobby, guest rooms and meeting space.
Hotel AKA Washington Circle
Hotel AKA Washington Circle
May 2024
Located across from the Foggy Bottom Metro station, steps from The George Washington University campus, the former One Washington Circle Hotel reopened as a newly transformed boutique hotel. The 151-room contemporary property features newly designed guestrooms and suites perfect for both short and long-term stays, many with terraces and a full kitchen or kitchenette. Amenities include a welcoming lobby lounge, Technogym fitness center, private cinema and a new restaurant from James Beard Award winner Ellen Yin, a.kitchen+bar.
Hotel Nell
Hotel Nell – Union Market
May 2024
A 106-room boutique hotel in the heart of the bustling Union Market has relaunched with new branding and new spaces. The name honors the former owner of the Bolgiano Seed Company, which provided lawn seeds for the White House and National Mall from this site in the mid-1900s. Today, the design-centric hotel showcases a foliage-rich industrial charm. The reception, expansive lobby and Treehouse Rooftop lounge provide warm and welcoming communal spaces that capture the essence and authenticity of the burgeoning neighborhood.
New Renovations
Salamander Washington, DC
Ongoing
Middleburg, Virginia-based Salamander Collection, founded by entrepreneur Sheila Johnson, has unveiled buzzworthy enhancements to the former 373-key Mandarin Oriental. The project reveals a brighter and more residential design. The lobby and its stunning bar, pool and modernly refreshed guest suites designed by Washington’s Thomas Pheasant were completed by late summer and a luxury two-story spa will follow this winter. Celebrity chef Kwame Onwuachi’s highly anticipated return to the nation’s capital, Dōgon, opened Sept. 9 to national acclaim. The restaurant is inspired by DC surveyor Benjamin Banneker and his heritage to the West African Dogon tribe.
Grand Hyatt Washington
Grand Hyatt Washington
Fall 2024
The 902-key hotel has unveiled fully renovated guest rooms and suites. The rooms boast a light and airy feel with neutral tones and a stunning feature wall inspired by the Capitol building's dome and cherry blossom flowers. In conjunction with its renovation, Grand Hyatt Washington has proudly achieved LEED certification for the guest rooms. The property, adjacent to CityCenterDC, is a few blocks from Capital One Arena and the National Mall.
Residence Inn Washington Downtown
Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown
September 2024
Located in a historic building, the hotel has undergone a full renovation of its 202 suites and public spaces. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, a complimentary daily breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness center and meeting rooms.
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
June 2024
The centrally located hotel completed a multimillion-dollar renovation with elevated amenities, including updated guest rooms, technology-enabled work surfaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton equipment, refreshed indoor pool area and modernized 24/7 M Club. The city's political lore is woven throughout the identity of Spotted Zebra, from whimsical political and historical quotes that grace bar coasters to names of signature dishes and drinks.
The Westin Georgetown
Westin Georgetown, Washington, DC
June 2024
Situated near historic Georgetown, the transformed hotel unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation, offering a refined blend of well-being experiences and timeless design. The 269-room property captures the brand’s pillars of well-being, including curated culinary options, the signature Heavenly bed and WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio with Peloton bikes.
Four Seasons Washington, DC
Four Seasons Washington, DC
May 2024
The property just unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation to its famed spa. Newly enhanced features include state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a dedicated couples' massage room with a deep soaking bathtub for two, a co-ed lounge and an updated indoor swimming pool, debuting later this summer. Guests will have the opportunity to experience Mind Sync Technology. The state-of-the-art equipment connects to the treatment tables and uses advanced technology to synchronize brainwaves, inducing a deep state of relaxation and mental clarity.
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