Kuro has opened on Georgia Ave near Petworth as a 100-seat listening bar built around vintage speakers, vinyl nights and Japanese-inspired small plates and cocktails.

Present Company Public House will close to the public on May 31, citing pandemic-era pressures and rising costs. Owners thanked staff and regulars in a farewell note.

Court filings say the Greene Turtle’s Navy Yard location hasn’t paid rent since October and faces a nearly $115,600 default judgment. The ruling could lead to eviction.

Giordano’s is opening its first D.C. restaurant at Hamilton Square with stuffed deep-dish pies, a bar, patio and a private Lincoln Room.

Overall staples in the DMV are mostly steady, but branded eggs, some meats and berries are pushing certain carts much higher. Store and brand choices still drive big gaps at checkout.

Owner Ted Yirdaw says Tsehay’s Adams Morgan spot honors family recipes and communal Ethiopian traditions. Expect shared plates, coffee rituals and occasional holiday feasts.

A Cerritos co‑packer has pulled dozens of powdered drink mixes after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella in milk powder. The recall touches brands sold to cafes and restaurants across 25 states.

Oribu, a 160-seat Japanese‑Mediterranean restaurant, will open in the Grand Hyatt Washington's renovated lobby, promising a warmed-up dining room and bar for locals and visitors. The hotel aims to restore street-level dining as renovations finish.

El Patio has opened a second Rockville location at Traville Village Center, bringing its bakery, market and parrillada grill closer to North Potomac neighborhoods.

Blackstone recalled three lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported; check lot codes and follow FDA guidance.

A tight Rockville dim sum spot, Corner Bites is drawing fans with made-to-order Cantonese bites from chef Zhuohuan “Joe” Zhou and owner Steven Wu.

A Chengdu-born hotpot chain quietly opened at 199 E. Montgomery Ave in Rockville in March, serving Sichuan mala and beef-tallow broths alongside handmade dumplings.

Raising Cane’s is exploring a spot beside Leesburg Premium Outlets to replace the vacant TGI Fridays. The chain says a 2028 opening is possible if permits clear.