Just when you thought we’d eaten our way through every Restaurant Week in the DMV, here comes Savor Bethesda, sliding into the calendar with perfect timing. Because let’s be honest: in this town, there’s always room for one more reason to go out to eat and especially when it involves great food at even better prices.Downtown Bethesda has quietly become one of the region’s most exciting dining neighborhoods. Walkable and packed with global flavors, it’s the kind of place where you can start with Ukrainian borscht, pivot to ramen, detour for tacos, and somehow still have room for dessert. It’s a true choose-your-own-adventure dining district, and Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week is the best reason to take it all for a spin.From February 19 through March 1, participating restaurants across downtown Bethesda are offering lunch, dinner, and special treat menus for $10, $20, and $35 for dine-in and take-out, including some insanely good deals that are hard to resist.Here are 10 spots you’ll want to bookmark during Savor Bethesda:-Aventino – Italian comfort by Chef Mikey Friedman-Gringos & Mariachis – Margaritas + Mexican staples-Guardado’s – Spanish tapas-Mon Ami Gabi – Recently renovated french bistro fave-Olazzo – A Bethesda classic-Pisco y Nazca – Peruvian eats & drinks-Planta – Plant-forward bites & big flavor-Ramen Menri – Deep bowls of noodles-Ruta Ukrainian Restaurant – Soul-warming Eastern European classics-The Salt Line – Chef Kyle Bailey brings the SeafoodAnd that’s just the beginning of Bethesda’s Restaurant Week roster.Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week is all about incredible food at incredible deals, and the full list of participating restaurants and menus is available at bethesda.org. 

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With Valentine’s Day just days away, Nycci shares a variety of last-minute ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend in and around Washington, DC. From classic dinner-and-a-show plans to creative, experience-driven outings, she emphasizes that there’s still plenty of time to plan something meaningful. Options include live performances, theater, rooftop cocktails, museum exhibits, and interactive activities that pair culture with dining. For those looking to stay active, Nycci highlights outdoor adventures like scenic hikes followed by cozy spots to unwind, as well as unique indoor experiences perfect for groups or couples. For anyone hoping to truly go all out, she notes that hotels and spas across the city are offering special Valentine’s packages that combine relaxation, dining, and entertainment. Nycci has rounded up all of these ideas and more on TheListAreYouOnIt.com, making it easy to plan a memorable weekend.

On this episode of Industry Night, I’m back at a.kitchen + bar for our final show in this space and I want to start with gratitude. Huge thanks to Ellen Yin and Eli Collins for welcoming us in and for being such generous partners. This room has been a wonderful home for thoughtful conversations.Joining me today are Chef Matt Conroy and Chef Isabel Coss, partners in life and in the kitchen, and two of the most exciting voices shaping dining in Washington, D.C. right now. From Lutèce to Pascual to the just-opened Maison Bar à Vins, Matt and Isabel have built restaurants that reflect not only what they love to cook but how they want to lead, and feed people.This conversation is full of laughter and reflection as we talk about their journey together: how they found their way to D.C., their connection with The Popal Group, and what it’s been like to grow as chefs  and collaborators through a rapidly changing industry. We dig into their passion for what’s on the plate, and why mentorship in the kitchen matters so deeply to both of them.Midway through the episode, we pause for The Caviar Connection, presented by our show sponsor Merolin Caviar. What starts as a tasting quickly turns into a creative conversation—and one of my favorite moments of the show. Isabel shares a brilliant idea: topping her Basque cheesecake with Merolin caviar, playing the caramelized crust and creamy custard against that perfect pop of salt. Upsell!From thoughtful mentorship to creative risk-taking (and yes, dessert with caviar), this episode captures why Matt and Isabel are such important voices in the D.C. dining scene.Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the full conversation on YouTube