We’re making our Maryland debut! We’re opening two new restaurants in Chevy Chase at The Collection in Friendship Heights. A new location of Open Road, our American restaurant and gathering place, is coming to 5471 Wisconsin Avenue with a twist. Alongside it will be Cove, an entirely new concept: an all-day café and wine bar. These openings mark a significant expansion for us as we grow beyond our current footprint in D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Why We Chose Friendship Heights

“We have been thoughtful about where and how MHG would make its first move into Maryland, and Friendship Heights immediately stood out,” said Matthew Carlin, our President. “It is an established community with a strong sense of place, excellent connectivity and residents who value quality dining and genuine hospitality.”

In CCLC, formerly The Chevy Chase Land Company, we found a partner that shares our belief that restaurants should do more than fill a space. They should create energy, connection and a lasting relationship with the neighborhood.

“MHG has built an extraordinary reputation for creating restaurants that become genuine neighborhood gathering places, making the group an ideal partner for The Collection and the Friendship Heights community,” said John Ziegenhein, President and CEO of CCLC. “These two concepts will bring new energy, new experiences and more reasons for people to spend time at The Collection.”

Two Distinctly Different Experiences

Open Road Chevy Chase brings our popular American restaurant and gathering place to Maryland for the first time, with a twist. Alongside it, Cove, our all-day café and wine bar, makes its debut at The Collection.

“Bringing both Open Road and an entirely new concept to The Collection gives us an exciting opportunity to introduce the full range of what MHG can offer,” said Carlin.

Who We Are

We founded Metropolitan Hospitality Group in 2005 and opened our first restaurant, CIRCA at Dupont, in 2007. Today, we’re an award-winning, locally owned and operated restaurant group with a portfolio that includes CIRCA, Open Road, Él Bebe, TRIO Grill, SALT, Heirloom and Open Road Distilling Co. Our restaurants range from energetic American bistros and gathering places to Latin-inspired dining, refined cocktail experiences and an in-house distillery. Across every concept, we’re known for seasonal menus, fresh ingredients, handcrafted cocktails and warm, thoughtful hospitality.

For more information on our new restaurants in Chevy Chase and happenings at The Collection, visit collectionchevychase.com.