Astro Doughnuts just unleashed adorably chic sweets decorated with Olympic rings and medals. | Scott Suchman The world’s biggest sporting event sparks a flurry of fun food and drink deals around town During the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo, we were just emerging from the pandemic and the competition was played in front of a mostly empty audience. Fast forward a few years, and Paris is the backdrop for sport’s biggest stage and millions are expected to descend upon the City of Lights to watch their country hopefully bring home a medal. For those opting to remain stateside, there are plenty of ..read more

Fresh sesame bagels from Pop’s Bagels, which is handing out free bagels for their opening in Eckington. | Pop’s Bagels Plus, Van Leeuwen expands to Union Market, Red Hound Pizza debuts in Takoma Park, and more area arrivals to note Despite the sweltering heat and many locals on vacation, new spots to eat and drink continue to open across D.C. this summer. Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have debuted in July 2024 so far. This list will be updated weekly. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at dc@eater.com. July 26 P ..read more

El Presidente’s Wolf Spritzer cocktail caused a stir after President Joe Biden pulled out of the 2024 race. | Farrah Skeiky Where to find bratwurst specials, “Bye Bye-Biden” shot combos, and more politically-charged offerings around town British pop star Charli XCX just declared VP Kamala Harris is “brat” — a Gen Z-approved compliment that refers to her hit summer album of the same. The now-viral, lime-green meme is being fully embraced by the potential president’s campaign — as well as a few restaurants around town, via brand-new bratwurst (get it?) specials. Meanwhile, Union Market’s sausage ..read more

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Tyra Banks’ new Smize & Dream ice cream pop-up shop in D.C. on Friday, July 19. | Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images Where the now-presidential hopeful dines all over town All eyes are now on VP Kamala Harris as she looks to clinch the Democratic party’s nomination to beat Republican candidate Donald Trump this fall. And curious minds want to know more about the country’s would-be first female president — including where she likes to dine out in D.C. Whereas President Joe Biden is known to patronize popular power spots like Cafe Milano and Fiola Mare ..read more

Hen Quarter Prime offers a massive weekend brunch with all the classics, plus a ham and prime rib carving station and a stacked seafood tower. | Hen Quarter Prime The Old Town restaurant expands across the Potomac River on Tuesday, July 23 There are a multitude of restaurants with waterfront views in Navy Yard, but there are very few stationed out on the very tip of Buzzard’s Point. The Southern-style restaurant out of Old Town Alexandria adds to the options next to Audi Field with staples like fried chicken doused with an array of sauces, shrimp and grits with crawfish, and lobster mac and ch ..read more

An overview of the Rammys on Sunday, July 21. | Dan Swartz Apero, Silver Lyan, and Perry’s chef Masako Morishita take home glass trophies D.C.’s resident dining association announced the winners of the 42nd annual Rammy Awards on Sunday, July 21, providing a snapshot of the restaurant industry around the nation’s capital. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) doled out the awards during a black-tie soiree at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with a record 2,500 guests in attendance. Eater DC’s 2023 Chef of the Year Masako Morishita continues to rack up major acco ..read more

The short-term summer pies at &pizza include the hot dog-doused “Glizzy Mcguire” and burger-centric “Sun’s Out Buns Out.” | Emily Venezky/Eater DC &pizza’s new executive team is not afraid to get inked, say “Dickle,” or shake up the structure of a beloved local chain When Mike Burns took over D.C.-born pie conglomerate &pizza this March, he saw an opportunity to bring back the anti-establishment vibe of the punk pizza shop that got its start on H Street in 2012. His first order of business is to build brand loyalty, both for customers and employees. To prove his team is committed t ..read more

An elegant 16-seat bar welcomes guests upon entry. | Scott Suchman At River Club, take a trip to Italy, Lebanon, and Spain — all in one night River Club rejuvenates Georgetown waterfront’s dining scene this summer with tableside spirit service, decadent decor from Beirut, and a meze-styled menu encapsulating the far-reaching flavors of Lebanon, Italy, and Spain (3000 K Street NW). River Club’s co-founders Farid Azouri and David Nammour already know what they’re doing. They have ownership ties to Residents Cafe and Bar, Dupont’s established Mediterranean hot spot with Michelin Bib Gourmand cred ..read more

The Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was completed this month. | American Express Plus, a battle to claim the orange crush, Le Dîner en Blanc returns, and more intel A Philadelphia chef is serving some of his dishes with an Israeli twist at a new, very exclusive space in D.C.: the newest Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The nearly 12,000-square-feet American Express airport lounge will feature a menu created by James Beard Award winner Michael Solomonov, along with renowned chefs Michelle Bernstein and Ravi Kupar. Solomonov is kno ..read more

These Pulp Fiction pancakes are more than its character Fabienne could have ever expected. | La Bohème The latest prix fixe lineup at Georgetown’s La Bohème takes tips from the eccentric film producer Right after he devours another man’s juicy cheeseburger in the 30-year-old cult classic Pulp Fiction, Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic character Jules Winfield proudly proclaims: “This is a tasty burger.” If you’re a Quentin Tarantino fan and always craved that quarter-pounder “Royale with Cheese” from McDonald’s (or any other edible items from his famed films), La Bohème has you covered through the en ..read more