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Mar 18, 2022

First Look: Philotimo Brings A Greek Fine Dining Tasting Menu Experience To Downtown

Chef Nicholas Stefanelli celebrates his Greek heritage with his third D.C. restaurant.

Mar 01, 2022

First Look: A Presto! Brings Family Style Italian Dinners To Capitol Hill

At Stephanie Hulbert’s new pop-up A Presto! Italian Foods, diners will enjoy her mother’s recipes, from a ten layer lasagna to her signature Sunday Gravy.

Feb 22, 2022

First Look: La Cosecha’s Destino Pivots To Winter-Friendly, Genre-Pushing Mexican Cuisine

With another pandemic winter on the horizon, the team at Las Gemelas Cocina Mexicana pivoted, renaming their restaurant Destino and overhauling the menu.

Feb 21, 2022

​​First Look: Era Wine Bar Uncorks A World Of Flavors In Mount Rainier

Inspired by the owners’ vino-centric travels, over 100 wines paired with dishes from around the world await guests at a new Maryland wine bar.

Jan 31, 2022

First Look: Himitsu Alums Reoccupy Former Petworth Space For Korean-Inspired Magpie And The Tiger

Chefs Kevin Tien and Caleb Jang are leaning into the dark humor of the pandemic pivot with Magpie and the Tiger, which occupies the space in Petworth once home to Himitsu.

Jan 05, 2022

First Look: D Light Café & Bakery In Adams Morgan Serves Up All-Day Brunch With Savory Oatmeal

The European-inspired cafe/bakery/lounge is also hosting movie nights.

Dec 22, 2021

First Look: Kismet Brings Richly Spiced Indian Cuisine To Alexandria

Pandemic-driven supply chain shortages plagued the restaurant before its opening — and are now reflected in Kismet’s menu.

Dec 16, 2021

First Look: Greek Restaurant Melina From Cava Founders Opens In North Bethesda

The new stand-alone venture offers a more refined, boundary-pushing vision of Greek cuisine.

Dec 08, 2021

First Look: 14th Street’s Dolce Vita Serves Up Italian Glamour And A Can’t-Miss Bread Basket

The restaurant brings together Italian, Moroccan, Spanish, Greek, and French influences.

Dec 02, 2021

First Look: Georgetown Sweets Shop Petite Soeur Crafts Hand-Painted Bonbons And Gold-Accented Chocolate Bars

Though Ashleigh Pearson’s treats are plenty eye-catching, she insists: “Flavor is always first.”

 
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