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Food & Drink: Nov 30, 2022

Posted on November 30, 2022   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Kaela Cote-Stemmermann

Kaela Cote-Stemmermann

Salad and pate at Le Clou, in the new Morrow Hotel

Salad and pate at Le Clou, in the new Morrow Hotel (Priyanka Tilve / City Cast DC)

Hyde– Capitol Hill’s newest speakeasy just opened above Harvest Table with a no-photography rule and password entry. (Subscribe to their listserv for the daily password.)


Rosa Mexicano– an upscale restaurant is opening in Pentagon City this week with guacamole that is made table-side, ceviche, and tacos.

Morrow Hotel – This hotel is opening by Union Market with four new dining options including a cocktail bar, all led by French chef Nicholas Stefanelli.


Buddy’s – This is going to be my new neighborhood bar. It opened last weekend in the old Room 11 space on 11th St. NW with special World Cup hours.

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