There has been more food drama than usual lately, but that also means lots of tasty new things are in the works!
👋 Welcome these newcomers to the scene:
Any Day Now (Navy Yard)
Chef Tim Ma of Lucky Danger is opening this all-day restaurant with a cafe, cocktail bar, and coworking space. Dinner will be served starting in July. Until then, try their scallion pancake sandwiches. Opening June 1.
The Noodle Lady (ghost kitchen)
The chef behind the Thai street food pop-up Toh Roong just opened a ghost kitchen turning out hot bowls of Thai noodles and traditional rice dishes.
Whitlows DC (U Street)
Yet again, Whitlows is moving locations, this time to U Street and 9th Street NW. Fourth time’s the charm? Opening early June.
Met Khao (Falls Church)
The chef behind Thip Khao is expanding her tiny original joint in Falls Church to become a casual noodle spot next month. She’s also opening a brand-new Lao restaurant in Arlington in late June.
Ruta (Capitol Hill)
D.C.’s first Ukrainian restaurant had a soft opening this month with limited hours and is expected to officially open any day now. Where else are you going to get your borscht?
🪦 Wave farewell to:
Moon Rabbit (The Wharf)
This hot Vietnamese restaurant shut its doors suddenly earlier this month. Learn more about the inside drama and why it closed.
Amsterdam Falafel (Adams Morgan)
This beloved fast-casual joint closed last week after 18 years. The owner told me, “The community allowed it to grow beyond anything we could have anticipated.”
