New Kitchens on the Block

Mess Hall’s New Kitchens on the Block returns April 25 with a one-day food festival showcasing nine of D.C.’s most anticipated upcoming restaurants before they open. Guests can sample dishes and meet chefs behind concepts from names like Fabio Trabocchi, the Cava team, and Clyde’s Restaurant Group, with participants including Alfie’s, Maurizio’s, Ebbitt House, and more. The event runs in two sessions with tickets starting at $99.00; messhalldc.com