DMV Restaurant Openings

Jeanine Prime’s St. James, a Caribbean restaurant crafted by the team behind award-winning Cane, opens today

Caribbean restaurant St. James opens on 14th Street

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Team behind Cane creates new Caribbean dining experience in Washington, DC

Jeanine Prime’s St. James, a Caribbean restaurant crafted by the team behind award-winning Cane, opens today, Tuesday, May 17, with dinner service starting at 5:30 p.m. Diners will find the restaurant at 2017 14th Street, Northwest. Inside, a 67-seat dining room and diverse menu of Caribbean cuisine, plus creative cocktails from the bar, and a “thoughtful” wine list await. A true melting pot of flavors, the cuisine at St. James draws from various cultures: African, East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, and French influences.

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A new pizza truck by Neil Dundee, For the Love of Pizza, Eternal Love & Pizza, opened at the Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown, Maryland

Eternal Love & Pizza opens at Windridge in Darnestown

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New, elevated food truck option to complement Windridge Vineyards’ wines

A new pizza truck by Neil Dundee, Eternal Love & Pizza, opened at the Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown, Maryland. Dundee cut his teeth working for top chefs around the country. He is also the husband of Gina Chersevani, a cocktail wizardess who operates restaurant-bars in the DC area and rarely needs an introduction.

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A new location of Wagamama will land in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington this summer

Wagamama to open in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood summer 2022

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Northern Virginia opening first for Asian-inspired noodle chain in DC-area

A new location of Wagamama will land in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington this summer. The first Northern Virginia restaurant opening will also be the first Wagamama in the Metropolitan Washington area. The casual-dining restaurant chain serves up made-to-order Asian-inspired bowls, curries, and creative craft cocktails.

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Chef Mike Cordero and the Taco Rock Team opened their third Taco Rock in the DMV region in Falls Church, VA

Third DMV Taco Rock location opens on West Broad Street in Falls Church

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New Taco Rock in Virginia features outdoor patio, newly-erected elements of design

Chef Mike Cordero and the Taco Rock Team opened their third Taco Rock in the DMV region in Falls Church, Va. The Birch & Broad shopping center is the site of the concept’s newest fast-casual restaurant. One beholds 25 dining tables and 35 seats surrounding a majestic 25-foot bar upon entry. There is a total of 2,815 square feet at this newly-introduced 1116 West Broad Street location.

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Hello Betty, a new beach restaurant that will feature a full bar made from a (real) boat, will open at Pike and Rose inside Canopy by Hilton

West Coast import Hello Betty readies opening at Pike and Rose

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Seafood-centric restaurant brings seafood + surf, skate and board culture to North Bethesda’s Canopy hotel by Hilton

Hello Betty, a new beach-themed restaurant that will feature a full bar made from a (real) boat, will open at the Pike and Rose lifestyle center in North Bethesda this spring. The concept, which could open by early April, comes from Sage Restaurant Concepts. The kitchen will be headed by chef Derek Simcik, director of culinary operations at Sage.

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Santa Rosa Taqueria in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of DC will reopen at a new location at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

Santa Rosa Taqueria to reopen in new Capitol Hill spot

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New, airy restaurant will offer expanded menu, adult beverage lineup

Santa Rosa Taqueria in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of DC will reopen at a new location at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. The Sunnyside Restaurant Group relocated the Mexican restaurant just a few blocks away from its previous spot. Micheline and Catherine Mendelsohn of the ownership family will bring their design expertise and vision to the new airy eatery.

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