The USDA's FSIS issued a public health alert for certain Blackwing‑branded beef and pork produced without an official inspection mark; affected packages were shipped nationwide.

J&J Mex-Taqueria opened a new H Street NE storefront at 1322 H Street NE on March 23, 2026, expanding the Tovar family's D.C. taqueria with tacos, burritos and birria.

The team behind Matt and Tony’s has won city approval to open Little Birdie in Del Ray with a 10-seat outdoor patio and set evening hours. Menu and opening date remain unannounced.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls opened a Waldorf location this month, offering Maine-sourced lobster rolls, lobster mac and chowder at the Waldorf Shopping Center.

D.C.-born Timber Pizza is expanding into Virginia with planned stores in Alexandria and Richmond as it ramps up franchising across the Southeast.

Uchi, the Austin-born restaurant from Tyson Cole, will open at 1150 17th St NW with a 185-seat dining room, sushi counter and private rooms later this spring. The project will occupy ground-floor space in the 17xM tower.

Polymarket plans a D.C. "situation monitoring" bar with live market screens, flight tracking and financial displays. The location hasn’t been revealed and regulators are watching.

Bazaar Meat opened March 19 at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, bringing theatrical steaks, Japanese wagyu and a $540 whole Spanish suckling pig to the Old Post Office.

Michael Schlow's restaurant group will take over the Royal Sonesta's vacant Dupont Circle dining space; no opening date or menu have been released.

Former teacher Alexandria Diggs turned late-night baking into Lou's Buns, a family-run cinnamon-bun shop with an L'Enfant Plaza counter and a Nationals Park vendor spot. The shop sells a tight rotation of inventive buns while navigating higher chocolate costs.

New Kitchens on the Block returns April 25 to Brookland's Mess Hall with previews of Itiyah, District Larder, Alfie's and more. Early-bird tickets are limited.

Ashok Bajaj is replacing Modena with Rosselli, a chef-led Italian near Metro Center featuring Chef Carlos Cardona and a U-shaped bar.

U.K. chain Caffè Nero won the auction for Compass Coffee, gaining D.C. cafés and the Ivy City roastery as it expands amid industry consolidation. Local operations should continue while Nero reviews the portfolio.