RusUz
RusUz, an Uzbek and Russian cuisine restaurant with existing locations in Alexandria and Arlington, is expanding to Washington DC at 2600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (formerly La Perla). Owner Ismoil Rakhmatullaev describes it as the first Uzbek restaurant in DC history. Liquor license application filed with the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. Planned capacity of 161 […]
Charcuteria
Modern Mediterranean-inspired market and wine bar opening in DC’s Shaw/U Street Corridor. Concept features charcuterie boards, small plates, sandwiches, and natural wines. Co-founded by Eugene Beckley and Katie Catalano. Liquor license application in progress. Indoor seating for 27 and summer garden seating for 26. Pre-launch to-go and catering available August 2026 per website countdown clock.
Unido
Panamanian coffee house opening its third DC location at The Stacks in Buzzard Point. 700 sq ft space offering Panamanian coffee, breakfast, lunch, and bar bites with Central American flair. Grand opening celebration June 27th with free espresso drinks for first 50 guests and ribbon-cutting at 10am.
Wagshal’s Grand Bodega
Wagshal’s Grand Bodega is a 5,000 sq ft neighborhood grocer/market concept from the historic Wagshal’s Family of Fine Foods brand (founded 1925). The new Downtown DC location will offer catering, grab-and-go dining, fresh coffee, and donuts. Construction is progressing and signage is up. Target opening is around July 1, 2026.
Joe and The Juice
Copenhagen-based juice bar and cafe opening a new location at Union Station DC, in the space previously occupied by Corner Bakery and Le Pain Quotidien. Menu includes juices, smoothies, sandwiches, breakfast bowls, coffee, and tea. No specific opening date available, but signage is up, construction is underway, and staff recruitment has begun.
Andy’s Pizza
Andy’s Pizza is slated to take over the former Sbarro space at Union Station. No opening timeline available. The location will include Andy’s bagel program. Owner Andy Brown has also implemented a custom AI-powered operating system across the chain. Andy’s currently has 14 locations in the DMV region.
Phia
Phia is a new Appalachian grassroots cuisine concept helmed by Chef Brad Feickert, named after his grandmother Sophia. Opening in the former La Mano Coffee Bar space in the Takoma neighborhood of DC. Beverage program overseen by Dylan Greer, highlighting Appalachian-sourced ingredients. Projected opening in August 2026.
Bernadette’s
Bernadette’s is an intimate piano lounge from LA-based Ten Five Hospitality, offering classic cocktails and live music in an Art Deco-inspired setting with burgundy velvet banquettes, antique mirrors, brass detailing, and a restored 1920s Steinway. Capacity is 35 seated / 50 max. Located above a sister concept, the Oak Room steakhouse, in the former El […]
Andy’s Pizza
Andy’s Pizza is slated to take over the former Sbarro space at Union Station. No opening timeline available. The location will include Andy’s bagel program. Owner Andy Brown has also implemented a custom AI-powered operating system across the chain. Andy’s currently has 14 locations in the DMV region.
Phia
Phia is a new Appalachian grassroots cuisine concept helmed by Chef Brad Feickert, named after his grandmother Sophia. Opening in the former La Mano Coffee Bar space in the Takoma neighborhood of DC. Beverage program overseen by Dylan Greer, highlighting Appalachian-sourced ingredients. Projected opening in August 2026.