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Dishing on DCs Hottest New Restaurants: From Caviar to Curried Goat
- 2025/05/01
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Food Scene Washington D.C.
# DC Dining: Capital City Cuisine Reaches New Heights in 2025
The nation's capital is experiencing a culinary renaissance this spring, with established restaurateurs reimagining classics while innovative chefs push boundaries with hyper-local and globally-inspired concepts.
The Occidental, one of DC's longest-running restaurants, has reopened under restaurateur Stephen Starr's direction. This historic establishment, once the epitome of DC fine dining and a gathering spot for politicians and celebrities, now features sleek finishes, cozy booths, and white tablecloth service. The menu celebrates old-school Americana with dishes like shrimp Louie, lobster Newberg, and tableside roasted pheasant.
For those seeking culinary adventure, Sagrada on U Street offers a unique eight-course tasting menu centered around non-psychoactive mushrooms. This Mexican restaurant from Knead Hospitality creates playful experiences with seasonal ingredients and fungi.
Ebbitt House in Reston marks the first-ever spinoff of Old Ebbitt Grill, DC's oldest eatery. While honoring its predecessor with raw-bar fare and American tavern classics, the new location features a sleek, glassy aesthetic, complete with a patio bar near Google and Spotify offices.
Bird Song in Chevy Chase brings authentic Thai cuisine to the district, with chef Kitima Boonmala serving khao soi, garlicky sen lek, jungle curry, and spicy boat noodles thickened with beef blood—a testament to DC's growing appreciation for bold, authentic flavors.
At the Wharf, Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Dōgon Roti Bar has launched an interactive 90-minute communal tasting experience featuring hands-on bites like cornbread with caviar and curried goat roti, paired with cocktails and non-alcoholic options crafted by bar veteran Derek Brown.
Food halls continue to thrive as culinary destinations, with Union Market leading the way alongside newcomers like The Roost in Capitol Hill and Western Market in Foggy Bottom, showcasing minority-owned businesses and global flavors.
The city's drink scene is equally dynamic, with tropical cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options appearing on more menus, reflecting national trends toward diverse beverage programs.
From waterfront dining to intimate chef-driven concepts like Poplar in Brightwood Park—where chef/forager Iulian Fortu creates boundary-pushing dishes from foraged and locally farmed ingredients—DC's culinary landscape offers something for every palate, cementing the city's status as a dining destination worthy of national attention..
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# DC Dining: Capital City Cuisine Reaches New Heights in 2025
The nation's capital is experiencing a culinary renaissance this spring, with established restaurateurs reimagining classics while innovative chefs push boundaries with hyper-local and globally-inspired concepts.
The Occidental, one of DC's longest-running restaurants, has reopened under restaurateur Stephen Starr's direction. This historic establishment, once the epitome of DC fine dining and a gathering spot for politicians and celebrities, now features sleek finishes, cozy booths, and white tablecloth service. The menu celebrates old-school Americana with dishes like shrimp Louie, lobster Newberg, and tableside roasted pheasant.
For those seeking culinary adventure, Sagrada on U Street offers a unique eight-course tasting menu centered around non-psychoactive mushrooms. This Mexican restaurant from Knead Hospitality creates playful experiences with seasonal ingredients and fungi.
Ebbitt House in Reston marks the first-ever spinoff of Old Ebbitt Grill, DC's oldest eatery. While honoring its predecessor with raw-bar fare and American tavern classics, the new location features a sleek, glassy aesthetic, complete with a patio bar near Google and Spotify offices.
Bird Song in Chevy Chase brings authentic Thai cuisine to the district, with chef Kitima Boonmala serving khao soi, garlicky sen lek, jungle curry, and spicy boat noodles thickened with beef blood—a testament to DC's growing appreciation for bold, authentic flavors.
At the Wharf, Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Dōgon Roti Bar has launched an interactive 90-minute communal tasting experience featuring hands-on bites like cornbread with caviar and curried goat roti, paired with cocktails and non-alcoholic options crafted by bar veteran Derek Brown.
Food halls continue to thrive as culinary destinations, with Union Market leading the way alongside newcomers like The Roost in Capitol Hill and Western Market in Foggy Bottom, showcasing minority-owned businesses and global flavors.
The city's drink scene is equally dynamic, with tropical cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options appearing on more menus, reflecting national trends toward diverse beverage programs.
From waterfront dining to intimate chef-driven concepts like Poplar in Brightwood Park—where chef/forager Iulian Fortu creates boundary-pushing dishes from foraged and locally farmed ingredients—DC's culinary landscape offers something for every palate, cementing the city's status as a dining destination worthy of national attention..
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