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WONDER

PROJECTED OPENING: June 2025 1925 14th Street NW Wonder, a new kind of food hall, with will be expanding to the DMV with seven new locations. The first to open will be the DC location this June in the popular 14th Street corridor followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park, Reston, and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder represents both next-gen food hall and groundbreaking delivery service. The brand is revolutionizing mealtime by making incredible food from the likes of Bobby Flay, José Andres, Nancy Silverton and Marcus Samuelsson, as well as award-winning eateries from across the country like Tejas Barbeque, SriPraPhai, Di Fara Pizza, and Fred’s Meat & Bread, widely accessible for the first time, all under one roof.  Photo Courtesy of Wonder
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BAR CHINOIS: NATIONAL LANDING

244 19th Court S., Arlington, VA Bar Chinois has opened its second location in Arlington’s National Landing. Spanning 2,800 square feet, this new location features signature design elements from the original Bar Chinois, maintaining the vibrant, modern aesthetic that has made it a DC favorite. Guests can enjoy a menu packed with fan-favorite dishes, an expertly curated cocktail and wine list, and the energetic atmosphere that defines the Bar Chinois experience. The menu at Bar Chinois National Landing showcases the bold flavors and creative dishes that have made its DC flagship a sought after dining destination. Bar Chinois continues to set the bar for inventive cocktails with a dynamic, seasonally inspired selection. For more information, click here.Photo by David Madison Photography
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Eat, Drink, & Kick Off Summer in Style!...

Memorial Day is a time to remember and reflect, but it’s also the unofficial kickoff to summer fun — and D.C. is ready to help you celebrate in delicious fashion. Whether you're spending the weekend brunching like a champ, grilling with friends, or lounging poolside, the DMV’s best restaurants and markets are prepped and ready to make this your most memorable Memorial Day yet.Pro Tip: Don’t just stop at Monday! There are plenty of festive options all weekend long — so pace yourself, plan accordingly, and make it one for the books. See our calendar for the best ideas.
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Where is Nycci? Here, there, and everywhere in media outlets across the city.

Eater: Moon Rabbit hosts top female pastry...

This Sellout Collab Pizza in D.C. Is Here to Stay; Plus, a Mount Pleasant mainstay celebrates seven years, Moon Rabbit hosts top female pastry chefs (featuring mini interviews by Nycci Nellis), and more intel from Emily Venezky for Eater DC, here.Photo: Maria Rebrikova for Slice & Pie 
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Industry Night: The Quiet Rebellion of...

I am back at Jackie for the last of my residency here. And it has been amazing. So grateful to Dmitri Chekaldin and his team for the tremendous hospitality!  Today's show — You all know I love a great story — especially when it’s poured into a glass.Today’s guest brings us not just a story of Scotch whisky, but one of rebellion & innovation, — all bottled up on the rugged west coast of Scotland. Joining me is Chris Maybin, Nc’nean Distillery’s Head of Commercial and self-proclaimed Quiet Rebel — which, if you know Scotch, sounds a lot like a revolution in a Glencairn glass.So what exactly is Scotch whisky? At its core, Scotch whisky is a distilled spirit made exclusively in Scotland from malted barley (and potentially other grains), aged in oak casks for at least three years, and bottled at a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume.But Nc’nean (that’s “Nick-knee-an” if you’re practicing your Gaelic) is rewriting that tradition — crafting organic, sustainable, and seriously sippable spirits that are as much about preserving the planet as they are about flavor.It is a net-zero carbon emissions distillery & it’s also proudly female-founded, driven by Annabel Thomas, and powered entirely by renewable energy.So pour yourself something neat, and we talk about what happens when you mix innovation with intention — and a little Scottish spirit — and then I catch up with Dmitri Chekaldin about what is happening here at Jackie.Watch the full episode here and listen to it here.  
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