LoHi’s Velvet Lasso is expanding into an adjoining bar and lounge, planning to nearly double staff and add DJs, cocktails and late‑night small plates.

Florida-born Keke's Breakfast Cafe is eyeing Dayton for its first Ohio location as the chain ramps up a Midwest expansion. Local reporting marks Dayton as the brand's first Ohio stop.

Asian Food Fest returns April 25–26 to Court Street Plaza with new vendors, a third stage and an all‑Asian drag show closing Saturday night.

Coquito opened on East Seventh from DJ Sussie Ramirez and Brian Almaraz, pairing morning coffee with late-night DJs and a Latin-forward menu.

Skyline Chili says its Fountain Square restaurant will open in the summer after crews push back a planned spring launch while finishing the former March First fit‑out.

After months of repairs, Ben's Chili Bowl returns to U Street on May 1 with a noon celebration, ribbon cutting and live go‑go music. The Ali family aims to preserve the diner’s feel while upgrading systems.

Chef Erick Pineda’s Requinto pop-up at Linger Longer Lounge landed on USA Today's brunch roundup, spotlighting Phoenix’s Guerrero-style weekend brunch.

Leonardo, a glamorous Italian restaurant on Collins Avenue, opened this month even as co‑owner Igor Dze faces a federal indictment in Chicago. Authorities say the probe seized large quantities of marijuana, firearms and cash.

A tiny Shaw corner bar has become D.C.'s buzziest late-night spot thanks to a tight menu, martinis and owner Emily Brown's DIY gamble.

The Crawfish Critic and Seafood Co. will open a downtown Conroe shop on May 24 and host its Crawfish Critic Cook‑Off & Festival May 22–23, selling pots, sauces and Cajun essentials.

A downtown noodle spot from Brandon King and Galo Tenorio will open May 15, serving ceremonial matcha, ube donuts and late-night noodle bowls.

A Maryland WARN filing shows Stoney River’s Towson restaurant will close June 26, 2026, and lists 68 employees in the layoff notice.

Summer of '85 turns King Drive into a neon‑soaked '80s time capsule, pairing retro arcade games with themed cocktails, a playful menu and family hours before late‑night DJs. The two‑level spot aims to be both kid‑friendly and a late‑night draw.