Looking like fall: The much-anticipated Momofuku and Momofuku Milk Bar at Cit圜enterDC would not give an official opening estimate, but reps discouraged Eater from classifying it as a summer opening. Kitchen in Silver Spring (late June) and Mangolia's on King (July). He plans to release more information in the next few weeks.Īll Previous Coverage of Alex McCoy Ĭould still open in spring: Expect openings in the next few weeks from DGS Delicatessen at Mosaic, Claudia's Steakhouse, Fig and Olive, Rito Loco, Nido, The Royal, and Loudoun's Sense of Thai.Īlso this summer: Additionally, keep an eye out for these summer openings: Vienna Sandwich Shop Chase the Submarine from Tim Ma (August), Chau Ku (late summer), kabob house SKWR, the Bethesda location of PassionFish (late summer), the second Astro Doughnuts in Falls Church (mid-summer), a second Beefsteak (late summer or early fall), Gusto Italian Grill (August), Shangkai Tokyo Cafe, Not Your Average Joe's in Bethesda (July), Finnegan's Wake Irish Pub (late summer), Gaijin Ramen (June), Mia's Coffeehouse (June 29), Pennsylvania 6 (late June), Baklava Couture (July), Raku at Cathedral Commons, A.G. The chef, currently appearing on Food Network Star, traveled to Southeast Asia for research. The situation: The former Duke's Grocery chef has two projects in the works, the first of which should debut this summer. The restaurant will be Southern cuisine with Lee's own twist. The Situation: Succotash is the renowned Lee's (610 Magnolia, MilkWood) first foray into the D.C. The restaurant is trying to recreate the theme of being at a Mexican resort.Īll Previous Coverage of Pepita succotashĪddress: 186 Waterfront St., National Harbor (Maryland)įrom: Edward Lee, designers Michael Reginbogin and Jason Berry The Situation: Mike Isabella is opening a Mexican cantina in the same building as his recently-opened Kapnos Taverna restaurant (which will also eventually house Jonah Kim's Yona). The Situation: Stefanelli left his longtime gig at Bibiana restaurant to strike out on his own with this project, an Italian restaurant.Īll Previous Coverage of Masseria pepita The situation: Already a hit at local farmers markets, these seasonal vegetarian tacos will soon be found at a storefront location.Īll Previous Coverage of Chaia Tacos Masseria One of many high-profile projects headed to Shaw this year.Īll Previous Coverage of The Dabney Chaia TacoS The situation: This seasonally-influenced Chesapeake Bay restaurant from the McCrady's veteran has had D.C. Projected opening: Late August/Early SeptemberĪll Previous Coverage of Tadich Grill The Dabney Expect steaks, lamb chops, sole and more. The situation: The California institution, one of the oldest in America, is expanding outside of its home base with this location. The situation: International dessert favorite Beard Papas will open its first location in Georgetown, dishing up eclairs, cream puffs and more.Īll Previous Coverage of Beard Papas Ī Beard Papas location Tadich GRILL His new project will be in the Carlyle Hotel, which has been acquired by Kimpton.Īll Previous Coverage of The Riggsby Ĭarlyle Suites Beard Papas The situation: Schlow made a splash in D.C. This will be one of the area's only options for Hawaiian food. The situation: The owner of popular food truck Hula Girl goes brick and mortar in Shirlington. Here, in no particular order, are ten to get particularly excited about additional updates are listed below.
But that said, there are still some promising restaurants to look forward to during the warmest D.C months. for just about everything, including restaurant openings. Summer (particularly August) is traditionally a slow time in D.C.