Known for Italian cuisine at Masseria and Officina, chef Nicholas Stefanelli celebrates his Greek heritage at Philotimo, a new restaurant in downtown DC. Grupo 7 designed the interiors, where handcrafted […]

If a trip to Italy isn’t in the cards, L’Ardente may satisfy your cravings. Chef David Deshaies and restaurateur Eric Eden opened the new hot spot in DC’s Capitol Crossing […]

After mastering her craft in Paris and New York, chocolatier Ashleigh Pearson opens Petite Soeur in time for Valentine’s Day Inside her gleaming Georgetown shop, Ashleigh Pearson (right) arranges handmade […]

Chef Enrique Limardo (of Seven Reasons) has opened Imperfecto, a new hot spot in DC’s West End neighborhood where cuisine—and décor—spotlight the Mediterranean. OOAK Architects outfitted the interiors with warm […]

Perennial recently reopened after a major makeover by Baltimore designer Patrick Sutton. He wrapped the restaurant in a garden courtyard and verandah, then brought the outdoors in with a conservatory-like […]

Hot Spot - Since its March opening at The Wharf, Nara-Ya has wowed guests with inspired interiors by Alexandria designer David Anthony Chenault. A VIP table boasts a faux bois […]

Hot Spot - After making a pre-pandemic splash in its Shaw location, Nina May complemented its indoor seating with a year-round patio pergola in January. General manager Danilo Simic and chef […]

Hot Spot - Bryan Voltaggio began a new chapter in his hometown. Last fall, the former “Top Chef” star shuttered 12-year-old Volt, transforming its 19th-century brownstone location into Thacher & Rye. […]

Fresh Catch - Editor's note: In December, Baltimore temporarily suspended indoor dining due to a spike in covid cases. This Cindy Lou's is now offering to-go service with curb-side pickup. Chef […]

Glass Act - In 2008, Christian Ress, co-owner of a German wine estate, founded WineBANK, a members-only club for oenophiles. After expanding to seven locations in Germany and Austria, Ress and […]

French Connection - Patrons longing for live entertainment and a festive meal can now head to Monarque in Baltimore’s Harbor East. This French-style steakhouse and cabaret opened on October 26, following […]

Albi—which means “my heart” in Arabic—is going strong in DC’s Navy Yard. Opened in February, it now offers indoor dining and takeout. Chef Michael Rafidi pays homage to his Middle […]

Chef and Barcelona native Pepe Moncayo fell in love with Japanese cooking while living in Singapore, where his tapas bar BAM! remains a sensation. In February, Moncayo opened Cranes in […]

Editors’ note: Just before press time, Maryland restaurants were officially closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. We are sharing these new dining spots with the hope that our readers […]

Former White House chef Frank Ruta presides over Annabelle, a new hot spot recently opened in the former Restaurant Nora location. Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates conceived the interiors, […]

A Slice of France in Georgetown At Brasserie Liberté, newly opened in the former Morton’s location, chef Jaryd Hearn celebrates authentic French cuisine and wine. The menu features classics such […]