Chef Kevin Tien is opening Chao Ban, a 36-seat Vietnamese spot at Tysons Galleria on March 7. Expect banh mi, pho and rice plates in a compact dining room.

New NRA data shows 42% of U.S. restaurants weren't profitable in 2025 as rising costs and skittish diners squeeze margins across the industry.

DC Al Toque, a Venezuelan bakery-café and bar, is targeting a weekend opening at 3910 14th Street NW pending inspection. The liquor-license placard lists seating for 95 and a 44-seat sidewalk café.

Wushiland Boba's coming‑soon signs are up at Federal Plaza in Rockville, where the Taiwan‑born chain will take over the former Tiger Sugar unit.

Wilmer Valderrama’s Elegancia quietly opened at Union Market’s La Cosecha with Latin small plates, expressive cocktails and complimentary sancocho at last call.

Fish Taco has pushed its Gaithersburg storefront toward Darnestown Road to add dining space, with the chain eyeing a spring opening.

Right Proper will close its Shaw brewpub on March 1 and relocate to a new D.C. restaurant space while Brookland remains open and Eckington is listed for 2026.

Carmen's Italian Ice plans a new Cabin John Village location in Potomac, bringing dozens of Italian-ice flavors, frozen custard and gelati this spring. The shop will join the center's restaurants and shops.

Bartaco has opened its first Maryland location at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, bringing its coastal tacos and bright citrus cocktails to Montgomery County.

Donna Faye’s Bakery has returned to Kennedy Street in Northwest DC, bringing butter cookies, bundt cakes and a March 14 grand opening to the neighborhood.

Catalyst Hot Dogs launched a Honeycomb Credit campaign to bankroll its first permanent DMV restaurant, expanding beyond its trailer and pop-up service.

Buenos Aires' Florería Atlántico opened in Georgetown with a flower-shop front and a hidden basement bar, rolling out Valentine’s specials and limited reservations.

L.A. roaster Dayglow has signed a lease for a Georgetown spot on Wisconsin Avenue NW for its first D.C.-area location. No opening date has been announced yet.