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Inside Marcus Samuelsson’s Bright, Berbere-Blasted D.C. Debut

3 days ago | dc.eater.com | Claudia Rosenbaum

NY-based celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson finally gets to do a D.C. restaurant on his terms. Marcus DC, his first in the nation’s capital, opened Tuesday, June 3, in NoMa’s Morrow Hotel (222 M Street NE).
Best Gay Bars in Washington, D.C. According to Eater Editors

4 days ago | dc.eater.com | Evan Caplan

Crush Bar debuted last spring off the U Street NW corridor. Photo by Tom Brenner For The Washington Post via Getty Images Where to find great LGBTQ-friendly hangs, from sports bars, dance clubs, to cocktail spots by Evan Caplan Updated Jun 3, 2025, 1:37pm EDT Crush Bar debuted last spring off the U Street NW corridor.
Best Barbecue in D.C., According to Eater Editors

1 week ago | dc.eater.com | Tierney Plumb

A platter of meats and Salvadoran-influenced sides from 2Fifty Texas BBQ. Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. For sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, ribs, and more by Tierney Plumb and Eater Staff Updated May 29, 2025, 12:59pm EDT A platter of meats and Salvadoran-influenced sides from 2Fifty Texas BBQ.
One of Alexandria’s Oldest Restaurants Gets a Facelift

1 week ago | dc.eater.com | Adele Chapin

Washington DC The new dinner menu includes a 45-day-aged skirt steak with a smoked paprika chimichurri sauce. Nina Palazzolo The Royal unveiled the finishing touches of a massive remodel last week by Adele Chapin May 28, 2025, 12:20pm EDT A 100-year-old Alexandria stalwart has been transformed into a swanky all-day spot, after decades of serving breakfast buffets for diners in classic red booths.
Mediterranean-Leaning Casamara Makes Debonair Debut in Dupont Circle

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Mekita Rivas

Washington DC The gorgeous new Casamara sits prominently off the hotel lobby. Rey Lopez/Eater DC Inside the Sixty hotel’s dreamy new restaurant and hidden cocktail den Reynold’s by Mekita Rivas May 23, 2025, 5:15pm EDT Stepping into Casamara feels like uncovering a lost snapshot of some glamorous yesteryear, complete with marble checkered floors, a grandiose centerpiece bar, and a 54-foot tapestry hand-tufted in Spain.
Step Down Into Georgetown’s Hot New Basement Sushi Destination

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Vinciane Ngomsi

D.C. isn’t exactly starving for sushi — with sleek omakase counters, Michelin-starred places, and quiet hole-in-the-walls in just about every neighborhood, the city’s raw fish game is strong. But, there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing. Enter Sushi Gaku, the latest contender to roll into the District that hopes to slice, dice, and impress its way into your weekly dinner rotation.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Silver Spring, Maryland

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Tim Ebner

Silver Spring chophouse J. Hollinger’s. Michael Collins/J.Hollinger’s Head to the Maryland suburb for beers, pizza, Indian street food, and much more by Tim Ebner Updated May 22, 2025, 5:47pm EDT Silver Spring chophouse J. Hollinger’s.
Trump’s Crypto Dinner Is Bananas for So Many Reasons

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Tierney Plumb

A sweepstakes-type dinner goes down tonight in Loudoun County, with the top 220 holders of $TRUMP meme coin currency expected to “meet the president in person” at his Sterling, Virginia golf course. Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun sits at the top of the leaderboard.
The Biggest New Restaurant Openings in D.C., May 2025

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Tierney Plumb |Emily Venezky

Washington DC D.C.’s Bar Chinois expanded across the Potomac with a new neon-lit location at National Landing. David Madison Photography/Bar Chinois Fresh new options for dumplings, martinis, focaccia, and much more by Tierney Plumb and Emily Venezky May 21, 2025, 6:27pm EDT This is Eater DC’s guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that opened in May.
José Andrés Dishes on His New Memoir, TV Show, and Top Travel Tip

2 weeks ago | dc.eater.com | Tierney Plumb

The day after a whirlwind press tour in NYC this spring — which included sit-down segments on the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon — global humanitarian and celebrity chef José Andrés trained down to his D.C. home base, swinging by his downtown Spanish stunner the Bazaar to unveil his most personal book yet.