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GOOD FOOD. NEW BEGINNINGS.

Washington, DC’s
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The places about to open. The ones that just did. Your guide to what’s new on the local dining scene.

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Eckington · Tex-Mex

Tommy's Tacos

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Photo supplied to Washingtonian by the chef

A little discovery.
A lot to look forward to.

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Tommy's Tacos · Photo supplied to Washingtonian by the chef

JUST OPENEDPhoto supplied to Washingtonian by the chef

EckingtonTex-Mex

Tommy's Tacos

Takeout window and patio in Alethia Tanner Park serving breakfast tacos all day.

OPENEDSep 2026Estimated

Bramble & Rye · Interior photo from the opening report

JUST OPENEDInterior photo from the opening report

BloomingdaleModern coastal

Bramble & Rye

Modern coastal restaurant from chef Jeremiah Brooks with a dog-friendly patio menu.

Dinner menu · selected items

Published menu ↗

Build a BoardMeats: Bresaola, Soppressata, Speck, Salami, Chicken Liver Mousse. Cheeses: Barneveld Blue, Cana de Cabra, Hornbacher, Pecorino Toscano, Raclette de MontagneChoose 1 $11 / Choose 3 $24 / Choose 5 $36
The Hamiltonevery meat and cheese, with abundant seasonal accompaniments$68
Mezze Platterselection of dips, pita, naan, seasonal accompaniments$32
Whipped Ricotta & Focacciaconfit tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, hot honey$20

Dinner tab only; the Wine, Brunch, Bramble Hour and Pawtio tabs did not render their content when read.

OPENEDSep 2026Estimated

Ellizabetta La Strega · Dish photo (carciofi fritti) from the restaurant's website

JUST OPENEDDish photo (carciofi fritti) from the restaurant's website

Foggy BottomItalian

Ellizabetta La Strega

Witch-themed Italian restaurant and bar from sommelier Elli Benchimol in the former Marcel's space.

Dinner menu · selected items

Published menu ↗

Tasting Menu (dinner)chef's daily selection of five courses; sommelier pairing +$55$95 dinner / sommelier pairing +$55

PDF file name suggests 10/8/26.

OPENEDSep 8, 2026

N.H. 48 Indian Kitchen · Photo from the PoPville opening announcement

JUST OPENEDPhoto from the PoPville opening announcement

PalisadesIndian

N.H. 48 Indian Kitchen

Regional Indian dishes named for the highway linking Delhi and Mumbai, from Rasika and Chai Pani alumni.

Dinner menu · selected items

Published menu ↗

Papad Samplercilantro chutney, mango chutney, smoky tomato chutney$10
Cucumber Raitacucumber, yogurt, roasted cumin$5

OPENEDSep 3, 2026

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