What’s New Near You? One of the best things about the DMV dining scene is that you never really know what’s going to open next. A Caribbean rooftop overlooking the waterfront. Traditional Afghan cooking built around generations-old family recipes. Hand-pulled Xi’an noodles from a New York favorite. An intimate sushi counter. Detroit-style pizza. A cocktail […]
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Sometimes the best night out starts with a question: Where is the entrance? Behind a refrigerator door. Inside a hotel. Past a flower shop. Through an unassuming doorway. Upstairs where you might walk right past it if you didn’t know what you were looking for. Across Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, some of the area’s
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The start of a new school year may mean summer vacation is winding down, but there’s still plenty of time for one more family adventure. Fair season is here across the DMV. From Ferris wheels and midway games to funnel cakes, livestock shows, live entertainment, tractor pulls, and good old-fashioned fair food, county and state
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One of the best parts about discovering a new restaurant is being among the first to experience it. That’s exactly why we created What’s New Near You—a curated guide featuring recently opened restaurants, bars, cafés, and local businesses. Unlike traditional restaurant lists that rarely change, our guide is updated regularly to showcase the newest places worth
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The DMV’s dining scene continues to evolve, with exciting restaurants, rooftop bars, cafés, and breweries opening throughout the region. Whether you’re looking for your next date night, weekend brunch, or a new neighborhood favorite, these recent additions deserve a spot on your list. Here are some of the newest places featured in our What’s New Near
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Cities change fast. Openings, closings, menu flips, pop-ups, and neighborhood shifts happen every week. Most recommendation lists can’t keep up. They go stale almost as soon as they’re published.
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Discover the newest DMV restaurants perfect for Friendsgiving, fresh openings, bold flavors, and group-friendly spots your crew will love.
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In an area as diverse as the DMV, there are endless ways to celebrate Black history month throughout February and all year long. From casual lunch offerings to upscale dining experiences, Black restaurateurs are serving up delicious meals that showcase the unique, vibrant heritage of African-Americans. Bhlen is a proud supporter of Black businesses–check out
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There’s something heartwarming about buying locally made products from hardworking entrepreneurs in your community. Melody Warnick, author of This Is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are articulated it perfectly in a blog post on why she loves Small Business Saturday: “I’m trying to prioritize locally made purchases, even when they’re slightly more expensive, because they
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October in the DMV has officially kicked off, and the leaves are turning a crimson-orange hue in Rock Creek Park. Fall festivals are underway, offering excited patrons hayrides, apple cider donuts, and unparalleled DC-area autumnal vibes. Pumpkins, witches, and ghosts have been adorning the front steps of the historic row houses of Capitol Hill. Our
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