PROJECTED OPENING: Late Fall 2023 3330 M Street NW Not food, but we love all things Italia! B&B Italia, the global contemporary design furniture group, will be bringing its iconic and timeless furniture to its first DC showroom in Georgetown. The 12,809 square-foot space with EastBanc is the sixth brick and mortar location overall. The three-story Georgetown showroom designed by B&B Italia's Creative Director Piero Lissoni will offer guests full-home design services ranging from kitchens to closets. They will display iconic design pieces, while also offering items from other prestigious brands. For more information, click here .

PROJECTED OPENING: October 1st, 2023 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza Suite #178, Ashburn, VA After opening locations in Dupont and Arlington, MOLTN Cookies is opening a new ghost kitchen in Ashburn, Virginia's Eatailiano on Sunday, October 1st. Known for their cookie's signature warmth, MOLTN Cookies promises to bring an elevated and fresh cookie experience to the area. The first 50 visitors who visit the new MOLTN Cookies on opening day will be treated to complimentary Triple Chocolate or seasonal Pumpkin White Chocolate Pecan cookies. from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here.  

PROJECTED OPENING: October 2023 732 Maryland Avenue NE The Popal Group's Executive Pastry Chef Isabel Coss and Executive Chef Matt Conroy will be opening a new contemporary Mexican restaurant, Pascual, this October. The culinary partners/spouses have always dreamt of opening this new concept, as they both have years of experience working in some of the best Mexican restaurants. The menu at Pascual will be hearth-focused and aims to bring a taste of Mexico City to Capitol Hill. A few weeks after the initial opening, Pascual will open its daytime panaderia and coffee shop, Volcan. Volcan will operate as a to-go window, serving coffee and treats for pick-up. For more information, visit Pascual's website here. 

PROJECTED OPENING: October 2023 2101 21st Street NW Spot of Tea will be opening its first standalone bubble tea cafe in Dupont Circle this October. Spot of Tea's menu is centered around its bubble tea flavors, with a full coffee program and light bites also available. The location will feature an upstairs seating area and will operate with counter to-go service. Some menu highlights guests can get excited for include Blue Jasmine, Hibiscus Mango, Vanilla Taro, and more. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Fall 2023 4948 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD The owners of ala Dupont Circle will be opening a new location in the space formerly home to the Postiano restaurant in Bethesda. The menu at ala features a Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and beyond fusion. The new Bethesda location will have a menu that is similar to its Dupont Circle predecessor. The space will feature 150 seats inside and an additional 20 on the outdoor patio. Executive Chef Ercan Sahn will lead the culinary direction at ala, which will celebrate Levantine cooking with a fine dining touch. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2024 1010 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD Java Nation will be opening its fourth location at the Station Square complex in Silver Spring early next year. The space will feature a quick-service Java Express, as well as a full-serivce Java Restobar. Guests can look forward to coffee, cocktails, culinary creations, and much more at this new dual-service location. For more information, visist their website here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Fall 2023 1309 5th Street NE Sebastian Zutant, Erin Im, and Chef Oliver Friendly will be opening a location of Parachute Pizza in Union Market this Fall. Guests can look forward to enjoying Sicillian-style slices and pies. Parachute Pizza will offer dine-in and grab-and-go services with 4 to 6 pizzas featuring classic ingredients. There will also be a gluten-free option as well as oysters, salads, garlic knots, and more. Guests can also enjoy local beers and wines with Parachute Pizza's bar service. For more information, visit their Instagram here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Fall 2023 919 9th Street NW Rubén Garcia will be opening the first concept under his own brand, Casa Teresa, this Fall. Named after his great grandmother, Casa Teresa will showcase his heritage and ancestral recipes. Casa Teresa will honor the open-fire kitchen traditions of Spain. Meals will be served family-style, with options such as fish and large-format grilled meats, as well as hyper-local vegetable dishes. A jamon cart, tinned seafood, slow-cooked stews from family recipes, cheese, vermouth, sherry, and wines will also be a main focus. For more information, click here.  

PROJECTED OPENING: Early Winter 2024 414 K Street NW 2fifty BBQ has announced they will be opening a new location in DC's Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. This new location will continue to serve their traditional Texas-style smoked meats menu with a touch of tropics. Guests can get excited for a menu full of all-wood smoked meats such as Wagyu, Prime Brisket, Tender Ribs, Buttery Turkey, and more. Guests can also look forward to specials such as Barbecue Papusas, Pastromi Beef Ribs, Smoked Duck, and more. The team at 2fifty BBQ is comprised of highly skilled culinary professionals to deliver an extraoridnary dining experience for guests. For more information, click here.

PROJECTED OPENING: Early 2024 1440 N Edgewood Street Suite #160, Arlington, VA Colada Shop will be opening its sixth location in Clarendon early next year. Colada Shop is a beloved Cuban concept known for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Cuban flavors. This new location will have a focus on an expansive and inviting bar space, which will set it apart from its predecessors. There will also be seating options in the dining room and the outdoor patio. For more information, click here.