Van Leeuwen signage is up at Two Liberty Center in Ballston and permits show interior work is underway, but the chain has not announced an opening date.

Rasa’s original Navy Yard shop at 1247 First St. SE is closing and filings show Panda Express plans to take the storefront near First and M Streets SE.

Chef Geoff Tracy will open a 5,500‑sq‑ft, 185‑seat Chef Geoff’s at 111 Massachusetts Ave. NW in Mount Vernon Triangle. The new outpost joins Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus hub.

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.

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.

Ryan Ratino's Ox & Olive brings a 50-seat 'petite steakhouse' to Georgetown, pairing high-end beef with playful sides and martinis.

Laud Shawarma has opened a counter at Takoma Eats in northwest Washington. The Nigerian‑style shawarmas and Agege bread are now available for pickup and catering.

James Beard–winning chef Michael Rafidi will open Bizzeria in Georgetown this fall, spinning Yellow’s experimental pies into wood‑fired Levantine “bizzas.”

New York's American Cut plans a fall opening at 1625 I St NW in downtown D.C., joining a surge of new steakhouses. Expect modern steakhouse theatrics and shareable plates.

Just Salad opened a Foggy Bottom location as it expands across D.C.; a fourth city store is reportedly on the way. Grand-opening promos and reusable-bowl perks are part of the rollout.

Chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino opened a 16-seat Kiyomi counter at 1895 L St. NW with a $40 walk-in lunch omakase; dinner and premium tastings are slated to follow.

Ala's Dupont dining room has reopened after a roughly $1.5 million renovation, expanding seating and adding new lunch and brunch deals.

D.C. plans to auction kitchen equipment, artwork and wine seized from Matt Baker’s Michele’s and Gravitas after the city closed both over unpaid taxes.