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The restaurant options in Friendship Heights have been paltry for years—a Cheesecake Factory here, a PF Chang’s there—as some of the neighborhood’s shopping centers have hollowed out to mostly-empty husks. So it’s understandable that Chevy Chase residents have been anxiously peering into the Heights food hall, which was originally set to open in April, whenever

The Cabin John Village shopping center, sandwiched between a busy suburban intersection and the thick woods of Cabin John Regional Park, doesn’t much resemble the Bellagio in Las Vegas or the fine dining kitchens of Madrid. But those are the former stomping grounds of chef José López-Picazo, who will open a luxe Mediterranean restaurant in

The Heights food hall in Chevy Chase, Maryland, located across the street from the Friendship Heights Metro station, will officially open on Dec. 11.

Fluffy pancakes, perfect omelets, and hangover-soothing breakfast sandwiches.

Don your dirndl or lederhosen and break out the oversized beer stein— it’s time for America’s favorite Teutonic tradition, Oktoberfest, to take over DC. Here’s where to find beery Bavarian festivities in the coming weeks. Wunder Garten 1101 First St., NE Few places in town take Oktoberfest as seriously as this roomy NoMa beer garden.

Alfresco Tap and Grill 2009 18th St., NW The spacious new indoor-outdoor bistro in Adams Morgan—from the owners of similarly cavernous Cactus Cantina and Lauriol Plaza—is now serving brunch. The offerings are as classic as they come: French toast, eggs benedict, and avocado toast can be washed down with Bloody Marys, mimosas, frozen margaritas, and

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ is taking over the backyard of Del Ray's stalwart Evening Star Cafe.

From pizza and barbecue to breakfast pastries and tasting menu stunners, here are the best things Washingtonian food critic Ann Limpert ate this year.