417 Morse Street NE La Shukran has officially arrived in The Union Market District with late night bites, Levantine fun, transportive cocktail, natural wine, and more. This new bar, bistro, and rooftop terrace features cuisine from Chef Michael Rafidi, a cocktail program from Radovan Jankovic, and a natural leaning wine program from William Simons. La Shukran is a modern reimagining of a Left-Bank watering hole. Some menu highlights guests can look forward to include Chilled Seafood, Smokey Escargot, Lamb Tartare, and much more. La Shukran is open Monday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. For more information, visit their website here.

244 19th Court Street, National Landing, VA Daniella Senior has opened her seventh location of Colada Shop in Virginia's National landing neighborhood. At Colada Shop, they strive to create an inviting and warm atmosphere where people can gather, connect, and savor the essence of Cuban heritage through their coffee and culinary offerings. To celebrate, they are kicking off with a special treat: be among the first 50 guests to make a purchase and receive a free Colada Tote Bag. The festivities continue all week with a free House Spritzer during lunch on Wednesday, a complimentary Empanada with any happy hour cocktail on Friday, and fun for the whole family with face painting on Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit their website here. Photo by Rey Lopez

1 Washington Circle NW Restaurateur Ellen Yin’s Philadelphia-based High Street Hospitality Group has expanded to DC in partnership with Hotel AKA Washington Circle, with the opening a.kitchen+bar. The team has designed menus spanning seasonal, American small plates, a robust list of organically farmed wines, and inventive craft cocktails. A.kitchen+bar DC welcomes guests to their newly transformed garden-level space that is full of natural light and reflects the use of sustainable materials. A.kitchen+bar DC’s menu is curated by Executive Chef Eli Collins, who has led the Philadelphia kitchen for the past seven years. Day-to-day leadership is provided by Chef de Cuisine George Madosky. Beverage experts Harry Jamison and Frank Kinyon lead the drinks program at this new concept. The restaurant is open for dinner service Tuesday - Saturday with weekday hours from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and weekend hours from 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. The bar is open at 4:00 p.m. Photo Courtesy of High Street Hospitality Group

1330 Maryland Avenue SW Chef Kwame Onwuachi has opened his new DC restaurant, Dōgon, along the Southwest Waterfront at Salamander Washington DC. The new concept is inspired by DC Surveyor Benjamin Banneker and his heritage to the West African Dogon tribe. The restaurant serves vibrant cuisine through an Afro-Caribbean lens and draw from Onwauchi's Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Creole background. The space features indoor, bar, and outdoor seating options for guests. Dōgon is open Tuesday - Saturday from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. For more information, click here.Photo from Salamander DC Website

2412 18th Street NW Cana, a new Brazilian bar that specializes in caipirinhas has officially opened in Adams Morgan. The beverage menu at Cana features a rotating list of at least six caipirinhas, along with an additional ten cocktails that highlight Brazil. The food menu at Cana features traditional Brazilian small plates designed for sharing. Guests are encouraged to mix and match their small plates to create their ideal Brazilian meal. The design and ambiance of Cana can aims to be timeless, drawing inspiration from vintage Brazilian eras spanning from the 60s - 90s. Cana is led by Marko Bogdanovic and Radovan Jankovic. For more information, visit Cana’s website here.Photo by Hawkeye Johnson

1355 U Street NW A new Middle Eastern restaurant, Yalla, has opened on U Street. Yalla offers guests Lebanese-forward Middle Eastern cuisine from Chef Marcel Chehaieb. He seeks to transport guests to downtown Beirut, the capital and largest city in Lebanon, with his menu that features dishes such as Jinbeh Rolls and Beet Kibbeh Nayeh. Guests can enjoy their meals on the rooftop, with seating arranged in a way that that each party can enjoy family-style meals in an intimate way. Guests can also enjoy traditional Moroccan tea service or herbaceous cocktails made with Middle Eastern oils and spirits, as well as beers and wines from the region. For more information, visit their website here.

39 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD Little Miner Taco has officially opened a location in Rockville Town Square. This new Rockville location brings many firsts for Little Miner Taco, with it being the first location to feature their colorful new branding, a full salsa bar, and a new initiative to support Montgomery County children by helping to pay off student meal debt. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner to go, al fresco or dine in the space that seats 30 inside.  The Rockville location will also be Little Miner Taco’s first to include a full-service bar, which is expected to open in 2025. For more information, visit their website here.Photo from Little Miner Taco Website

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SE The Roost has officially welcomed Buttermilk, the latest culinary venture by seasoned pitmaster Shannon Bingham, known for his exceptional barbecue expertise. After gaining recognition for his Central Texas-style smoked meats at Emmylou’s, Bingham is now bringing his love for comfort food to Buttermilk, where fried chicken takes center stage. Guests can indulge in mouthwatering sandwiches like the #1 with coleslaw, pickles, and honey mustard, or the #3 with pimento cheese, jalapeno jam, and BBQ sauce, all served with crispy waffle fries. The menu also features snacks, hearty salads, and chicken fingers. Buttermilk is open Monday - Friday from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit their website here.

1400 Bridgeport Way #103, Suffolk, VA Sojourn Fermentory has officially opened in Suffolk, Virginia. The brewery and cidery with a tasting room and full kitchen is the first of its kind in the Suffolk market. This new venture is a partnership between Jinson Chan and Michael Pawley. Sojourn Fermentory offers progressive European-style lagers, ciders and American ales, including limited releases of barrel-aged stout. Czech Republic-inspired lager service, complete with dedicated Lukr faucets, are the highlight of the taproom. The taproom also features a family-friendly area and an indoor and outdoor beer garden with live music. The kitchen offers Roman-style pizzas made from in-house 72-hour fermented organic dough, Florence-style sandwiches with freshly baked bread, and small plates that pair well with craft beer. For more information, visit their website here.

4001 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA A new concept, 1969, has opened in the basement of Astro Beer Hall in the Village at Shirlington. This new vintage themed bar is a throwback to 1969, celebrating milestones and events from that year with custom art and retro pieces. 1969 features a 50 seat bar and 12 tap lines, as well as classic diner booths and custom art and murals from Billy Colbert. Guests can get excited to enjoy a sip from their extensive beer list or enjoy a bite from the $5 late night menu. 1969 is open Monday - Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.Photo by Scott Suchman