![]() ![]() WOODLEY PARK- Rose Ave Bakery, Eater DC’s 2021 Bakery of the Year known for its wildly popular colorful treats like mochi crullers covered in purple ube icing, finally has a brick-and-mortar location to call its own. 5505 Colorado AvenueĭOWNTOWN-Fast-casual Indian chain Butter Chicken Company returns downtown in a new location near the now-closed 18th Street NW original. Hedzole can seat 12 inside and 20 across its patio. ![]() The growing menu will add new dishes like goat curry and okra stews, plus South African wines and Black-owned labels in the U.S. include her take on stewed oxtail over Ghanaian waakye and groundnut (peanut) soup, red red with fried plantains, and coconut or jollof rice. Longtime favorites making their way to D.C. With the support of family and friends, she debuted Hedzole in 2019 and quickly amassed a loyal following at farmers markets in Northern Virginia and D.C. A daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, Mensah was born in D.C. SIXTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS-Owner/chef Candice Mensah’s roving West African venture Hedzole opened a permanent home in a small Northwest space that formerly housed Social Kitchen. 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NWĭOWNTOWN-D.C.’s 9-to-5 standby Best Sandwich Place relocated and reopened in the old Mochica and Chifa DC space on Monday, April 24. ![]() The stall serves gyros, sandwiches, Mediterranean sides, zucchini fritters, slow-roasted shawarma, glazed pork neck, and fries. 12033 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MarylandįOGGY BOTTOM- Alitiko, the fast-casual ode to owner Dimitri Piskapas’s childhood in Greece, opened at flashy food hall the Western near GWU and the World Bank. Vernon Triangle, National Landing, and Fairfax, Virginia. daily, joins other Rasas in Navy Yard, Mt. They both grew up in Montgomery County and their dads co-own Rockville mainstay Bombay Bistro. The 2,200-square-foot newcomer in Montrose Crossing Shopping Center is a homecoming of sorts for Rasa owners and Eater Young Guns (’18) Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman. and Northern Virginia, opened in Rockville on Thursday, April 27 with build-your-own or signature bowls, cocktails, and homemade vegan soft serve. ROCKVILLE- Rasa, the fast-growing counter for standout Indian food in D.C. Rasa’s co-founders Sahil Rahman and Rahul Vinod at their new Rockville locale. with mimosas, Pimm’s Cups, and Irish coffees. Specialty hot-or-cold lattes named for its gallery and home decor neighbors include “The Addison” (non-alcoholic bourbon, cinnamon and sugar) and “The Zoe” with basil and habanero. roaster Small Planes, teas, lavender-espresso tonics, and pastries from Fresh Baguette. The new on-site cafe, open Wednesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. GEORGETOWN-Whiskey tasting room and cocktail bar Fountain Inn adds daytime hours for the first time with the debut of TFI Café on Wednesday, May 3. The follow-up from the Shaw original serves its familiar lineup of half-smoke sausages, wings, meaty family platters, sides, and a la carte portions of its smoked brisket, pulled pork, rib tips, and more. Ken Johnson/City GridĪNACOSTIA-Southeast Restaurant Group brought its award-winning barbecue to Anacostia with the opening of its second DCity Smokehouse on Saturday, May 6. 524 8th Street SEĪkeno features lots of florals, neon signage, and artwork. The stylish setup decked out with pink rose buds, Japanese murals, and soft seating includes an outdoor patio deck. Colorful lychee cocktails, beers, and wine join an expansive menu full of ramen, soups, spring rolls, gyoza, rice bowls, nigiri, rolls, stir-fried noodles and fried rice entrees. Co-owner Eakachai (Sean) Promsiri, who’s originally from Thailand, opened the original Akeno in Annandale’s Pinecrest Plaza in 2021. 3245 Prospect Street NWĬAPITOL HILL-Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai Restaurant opened this month on Barracks Row in the space most recently occupied by Nooshi. The brand broke into the market with a March opening in Union Market district, and a third area scoops shop is en route to Adams Morgan in a few weeks. The brand partnered with beloved Georgetown bakery Baked & Wired to create a limited-edition Dirty Chai Cupcake flavor for its D.C. and free tote bags for the first 100 guests in line. On opening day, find $1 scoops from noon to 2 p.m. Georgetown’s new pastel-hued shop serves 30 dairy (and vegan) flavors like Honeycomb, Earl Grey tea, Sicilian pistachio, and Marionberry Cheesecake. GEORGETOWN-NYC’s cult ice cream company Van Leeuwen opens its second D.C. Since its start in 2008, the brand has ballooned to over 40 scoops shops nationwide.
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