Under the guidance of Cedric Maupillier, a native of Provence and disciple of Michel Richard, Mintwood Place is serving French and American accented fare in a setting that is somewhere between bistro and brasserie. more ›

This week District Kitchen opened in Woodley Park. The much-anticipated eatery from Mendocino Grille’s Drew Trautmann and Jawad Saadaoui of Redwood, serves kicked-up American fare at the remodeled Connecticut Avenue space. more ›

After many months of permit discussions with the community, Hank's Bar and Lounge in Dupont Circle will open on August 16. more ›

José Andrés' pop-up America Eats Tavern is set to open on July 4, with a menu that he describes as looking through the windows of the 21st century at the past. more ›

I did not want to miss out on what is arguably the District's hottest opening of the year. And I'm glad that I didn't: Mike Isabella's Graffiato is already firing on all cylinders. more ›

Lost Society, a new steakhouse on the northeast corner of 14th and U Streets NW, will open July 1 and is bound to attract more than your avid carnivore. more ›

Coffee buffs in the Mid City area were thrilled when news broke last August that the award-winning baristas of Peregrine Espresso would be opening up a second location at 1718 14th Street NW. Last night, DCist got a first look at the new digs. more ›

They say good things come to those who wait. In the case of Toki Underground, that wait could be two or three hours. Between the hype, funky interior and promise of ramen that doesn't come in a styrofoam cup, the tiny H Street noodle bar has been swamped with opening week crowds. And while I don't believe any meal in D.C. is worth a three-hour wait, it's obviously that there's something special about Toki Underground. more ›

Anyone who has faced hour-plus waits at Granville Moore's or Sticky Rice knows that H Street NE tends to be long on bars and short on sit-down dining options. But a wave of recent openings that included Ethiopic, Liberty Tree, and new addition Smith Commons, which opened its doors to media for a preview, could help move the neighborhood beyond just a nightlife destination. more ›

Muncheez Mania, celebrating its grand opening tomorrow at 1071 Wisconsin Avenue NW, should be a welcome addition to Georgetown: a cafe-style restaurant that aims at allowing customers to pick up a quick bite to eat, or some late night snacks after an evening out. DCist was invited to preview their Lebanese-influenced menu, the result of input from General Manager Karim Najjar and Chef Bryan Yealy. Yealy says that they also plan to have special weekly menu items that will allow them to play around with other cuisines and ingredients. more ›

People are excited about Artisphere: Arlington County is excited about its potential contribution to the ongoing transformation of Rosslyn, and arts professionals are excited about "community building." After much anticipation and outreach, the cultural center finally opens its doors this weekend, hosting a preview gala on Friday, a BYT and Pink Line Project party on Saturday, and all-day arts programming on Sunday and Monday. DCist was invited to tour the facilities yesterday for a peek at the space, last minute preparations and to chat about their plans moving forward. more ›

We first told you about Eat Wonky, a food truck which serves up poutine and hot dogs, back in June. Last night, we were invited to preview some of Wonky's menu items as they prepare to go out for full service today for lunch at Franklin Square, U Street NW tonight, and H Street NE on Saturday night. more ›

Star and Shamrock Tavern and Deli is the latest eatery to sprout up on H Street NE. Doors opened last weekend for a soft opening period, and the restaurant's full menu rolls out tonight. Think deli with an occasional sprinkle of Irish/Jewish fusion sprinkled in. more ›

"One of our friends from the 9:30 Club was here last night, and he said, ‘nobody that works in this club will ever have kidney stones.’” more ›

Sometimes, it's just necessary to bask in positivity. And pancakes. more ›

A bar patron's ability to develop a relationship with his bartender will invariably dictate a better imbibing experience, whether it's at a fancy cocktail place or the local dive bar. That is perhaps what makes the name of the much anticipated new bar from brothers Tom and Derek Brown, The Passenger, particularly apt. Going back to a time when travel wasn't about being corralled through metal detectors like cattle, The Passenger, which opens tonight at 5 p.m., is trying to put some first class luxury and leisure in your drinking journey. This is apparent throughout the decor, which features church pews, intricate wrought iron tables, and the building's original floors. more ›

Ever since it was announced more than 18 months ago that Birch & Barley/ChurchKey would be taking the place of Dakota Cowgirl and Ramrod in the Logan Circle neighborhood, anticipation has been building. The PR machines and press cranked, listing anticipated opening dates to ad nauseum. So it wasn't that surprising that more than 30 people were lined up outside of the bar starting around 4:50 p.m. on Thursday night, anticipating a 5 p.m. opening. But alas, they had to wait until 5:35 p.m. watching the delivery men roll cases of beer and liquor up the stairs. Even now, the bottles have not been inventoried and will not be available until next week. more ›

We've been eagerly awaiting the opening of Room 11 Wine and Dessert Bar in Columbia Heights for some time now, and tracking their progress on their blog. The bar is situated on the corner of 11th and Lamont Streets NW and features an outdoor patio. The owners held a soft opening last night for media and friends of the bar, with the official opening set for August 10. Room 11 is the brain child of a collection of 20 investors with strong ties in the D.C. arts, music, and food communities. The decor represents those affiliations with art work and various knick knacks, like popover pans. more ›

It would be easy at first glance to lump Eatonville in with Busboys and Poets. Both are owned by Andy Shallal, both are located in the U Street neighborhood (in fact, they're across the street from each other), and both are inspired by famous African-American authors. Resist the temptation to compare, because these are two very different animals. more ›

Baltimore-based Pitango Gelato officially opens its first D.C.-area location today. Located across from the P Street Whole Foods, it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. And Virginians, don't fret, as another Pitango will be opening soon in Reston Town Center. more ›

Word to the wise: when you make your first visit to Potenza, avoid the compulsion to fill up on the bread. It’s a feat that will not be easy, as that basket full of impeccably fresh focaccia, perfectly crunchy grissini and whatever else just came out of the oven stares you down, wafting its delicious aromas at you. But there are other things to look forward to at the latest restaurant from the creators of Zola and the new Zola Wine & Kitchen, which opened last month at the corner of 15th and H St. NW. more ›

It's not every day that a tiny mom-and-pop ethnic restaurant is so hotly anticipated. But ever since Prince of Petworth posted a picture of the maroon awning and "Coming Soon" banner, local blogs have been buzzing about the prospect of more Vietnamese food in the city. Pho 14 in Columbia Heights finally opened on Wednesday, and judging by the lines out the door this weekend, D.C. can't get enough pho. more ›

It's a cold, dark night, and I'm looking for a speakeasy that should be next door to Marvin. I'm not quite sure what to do. I spy a set of ringers, with a small label next to one: The Gibson. I press it. A door opens, and the bouncer quickly waves me in. He checks ID with the low light from his cell phone; as he explains, the phone is dimmer, all the better for the incognito theme. He escorts me into the bar, where I grab a seat. The first thing I notice is how amazing the place smells: It smells like Christmas. more ›

It's not every day that a restaurant has 42,000 owners. more ›

Written by DCist contributor Whitney Satin more ›