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Mi Cocina plans to open in the spring of 2013 in The Collection at Chevy Chase where M Café was ...

Two longtime veterans of The Palm plan to open their own restaurant, Epic Smokehouse, in Arlington near Pentagon City Mall ...

Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is slated to open in the Georgetown space formerly occupied by Furin's at 2805 M ...

Roberto Donna, one of DC’s most famous (and infamous) chefs will reign over the kitchen at La Forchetta, a ...

The latest food news from Linda Roth! This issue: Mike Isabella's new small plate restaurant to open, Top Chef contestant Emily Sprissler's new eatery coming soon, and much, much more...

Bryan Voltaggio, chef/owner of Volt in Frederick, Md., is in high gear. In addition to his new North Market ...

Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge at 1624 Q Street NW has doubled in size with both inside and outside dining ...

Jamie Stachowski and his son, Josef, are taking over Griffin Market in Georgetown to open what Jamie calls “a rustic ...

The coffee shop revolution has hit a new front with the opening of the uber-cool (check out the gossip columns ...

Soup tends to be associated with nourishing the soul, warm and hearty. In the dead of winter, a bowl of potato soup wards off a chill and during the weakest day of an illness, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of homemade chicken soup.

This is the time of year to revel in the peak ripeness, flavor and nutrition of these springtime delicacies.

From Steve Ells and the folks that brought you the amazingly successful QSR idol, Chipotle Mexican Grill, comes a new concept in the same QSR style. It’s called Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen (a mouthful in more ways than one) and will open its first store—a test market store—in Dupont Circle on Connecticut Ave., NW near the north Metro stop. The Asian-themed concept is slated to open this summer, but the Ells’ tweaking process is known to take time. No plans to expand beyond the first store yet.

Theater was always a part of Jose Andres’ aura. Now he has a presence at the newly renovated Arena Stage ...

David Guas will launch his much anticipated bakery, Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery, in November in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington. This homey, deep south, 70-seat café will offer plenty of Louisiana favorites from the New Orleans native. Delights include muffalettas, boudin, andouille sausage, jambalaya, porKorn, beignets, chicory coffee, pralines, cakes, pies, and puddings. There will be lots of Counter Culture coffee to complement the savory and sweet all-day menu.

Union Station, the magnificent early 20th century train station that houses B. Smith’s Restaurant in Washington, DC, is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. Designed by distinguished American architect Daniel Burnham, it has been a national landmark since its completion in 1908.

What's new in D.C.'s restaurant scene?

Linda Roth Conte gives you the latest details on what restaurants are opening soon around the District and beyond.

What's new in the D.C. restaurant world this summer?

Chef Robert Wiedmaier will expand his restaurant empire into Maryland when he opens The Mussel Bar by RW sometime in ...